Which place is cheaper, Pushkar or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Pushkar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Pushkar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Pushkar?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $39Pushkar $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, while the average daily cost in Pushkar is $31. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Pushkar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh $14Pushkar $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Pushkar $22
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Pushkar
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Pushkar? 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.
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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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uttar Pradesh $6.80Pushkar $4.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $7.94
- Lucknow Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $7.95
- Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $10
- Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi Airport drop: Private Transfers: $11
- Varanasi Airport Transfer: $14
- From Agra: Elephant Rescue Center Visits by AC Vehicle transfers: $16
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $20
- Private Transfer Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri OR Stepwell: $21
- Private Transfer From Agra to New Delhi: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pushkar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pushkar:
- From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Jodhpur: $30
- From Pushkar : Private Transfer To Udaipur: $65
- From Chittorgarh Fort Day Trip with Transfers: $69
- From Private Transfer to Jaipur: $30
- One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur: $32
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Agra In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jaipur In AC Vehicle: $45
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Jodhpur In AC Vehicle: $71
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Mount Abu In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To New Delhi In AC Vehicle: $112
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Ranthambore In AC Vehicle: $117
- Private One Way Transfer From Pushkar To Udaipur In AC Vehicle: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Pushkar?
Prices for flights to both Pushkar and Uttar Pradesh 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
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Food Meals for one dayUttar Pradesh $17Pushkar $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $37
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $39
- Indian Cooking Class and Dine with a Local Family in Agra: $40
- Varanasi: Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
Typical Food Prices in Pushkar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pushkar are as follows:
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Lunch$2.08
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pushkar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pushkar.
- Traditional Rajasthani Cooking Class with Local Family in Pushkar: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Pushkar $7.13
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.43
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Lucknow Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line: $5.00
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Agra The Laborers Labyrinth: $5.48
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Local Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $6.40
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $6.40
- Private Taj Mahal Agra Heritage Tour with Optional Sunrise Visit: $7.00
- Skip-the-Line: Agra Fort Entrance Ticket with Guided Tour: $8.00
- Agra Shopping Tour with car and Guide: $8.00
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour with Tickets: $8.00
Tours and Activities in Pushkar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pushkar are as follows:
- Walking Sightseeing Tour - The Shine Pushkar: $5.30
- Pushkar : Explore Pushkar Walking Tour With Guide: $5.82
- Spiritual Walking tour with Puja Ceremony -The Pushkar Route: $6.13
- Afternoon Walking tour -The Pushkar Route: $6.34
- Evening Walking Tour with Fire Rituals-The Pushkar Route: $6.34
- Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route: $6.76
- Pushkar Ghats Spiritual Walking Tour: $7.00
- Afternoon Walk Tour with Sunset & Fire Ritual -The Pushkar Route: $7.00
- Evening Walking tour with Fire Ceremony - The Pushkar Route: $8.00
- Private Historical Walking Tour in Nasiyan Jain Temple: $8.50
- Cultural Walk of Pushkar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- 2-Hour Walking Tour with Guide: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.57Pushkar $5.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Pushkar, we can see that Uttar Pradesh is more expensive. And not only is Pushkar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Uttar Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Pushkar Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Pushkar?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 10270 times larger than the population of Pushkar. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Pushkar, 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.
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