A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pushkar vs. Zagora for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pushkar or Zagora?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pushkar and Zagora can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Pushkar or Zagora?

Pushkar

Pushkar is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city is considered a holy one; it's famous for its Brahma temple. It is also known for its ghats, its lake, and bazaar. Brahma is one part of the holy Hindu trinity and is known sit on a lotus flower (which is what 'Pushkar' translates to). In Hindu religion, Brahma is believed to be the creator of this world and Pushkar is the most important temple.

Zagora

A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Zagora or Pushkar?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Pushkar is $28, while the average daily cost in Zagora is $50. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Pushkar and Zagora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pushkar $12
    Zagora $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pushkar $24
    Zagora $72
Compare Hotels in Pushkar and Zagora

Looking for a hotel in Pushkar or Zagora? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Pushkar


Hotels in Zagora


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Pushkar Hotel Prices and Zagora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pushkar $4.95
    Zagora $1.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:

  • From Private Transfer to Jaipur: $30
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Jodhpur: $30
  • One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur: $36
  • Private Transfer from Pushkar to Jaipur: $43
  • Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Jodhpur Drop: $49
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To Udaipur Drop: $49
  • Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $50
  • Private Transfers Pushkar To New Delhi Drop: $61
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $65
  • Private Transfer From Jaipur To Jodhpur Via Pushkar: $66
  • From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Ranthambore: $70

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagora

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagora:

  • Airport Private Transfer: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Pushkar or Zagora?

Prices for flights to both Zagora and Pushkar change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pushkar $10
    Zagora $13
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar

Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:


  • Lunch
    $2.39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pushkar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pushkar.

  • Taste of Pushkar (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pushkar $8.22
    Zagora $2.85

Tours and Activities in Pushkar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pushkar are as follows:

  • Walking Sightseeing Tour With The Shine Pushkar: $6.26
  • City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
  • Spiritual City Walking tour -The Pushkar Route: $6.96
  • Temples Walk around 52 Ghats ( Spiritual Tour )-The Pushkar Route: $7.00
  • Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route : $7.00
  • Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $7.20
  • Afternoon Walking tour with Sunset & Arti -The Pushkar Route: $7.20
  • Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route : $8.00
  • Walking Sightseeing Tour - The Shine Pushkar: $8.23
  • Private Historical Walking Tour in Nasiyan Jain Temple: $9.82
  • Pushkar City Walking Tour : $9.83
  • Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13

Tours and Activities in Zagora

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:

  • Marrakech: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour Zagora & BenHaddou: $112
  • 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $137
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 (All-inclusive) 2-Days: $164
  • Private Day Camel Trekking Tour in Draa Valley from Zagora: $215
  • From 2-Day Desert Tour to Erg Chegaga: $290
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $355
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $357
  • From Agadir or Taghazout: 2-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Zagora: $377
  • From Agadir 4 Days 3 night Désert Tours to Marrakech: $1,335

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pushkar $6.68
    Zagora -


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pushkar and Zagora, we can see that Zagora is more expensive. And not only is Pushkar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pushkar is in Asia and Zagora is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Pushkar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pushkar and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Zagora would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagora than you might in Pushkar.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pushkar Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Pushkar or Zagora?

Zagora has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Pushkar and Zagora, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.