Yes, pure economy - nothing to be bitter about. But it's also a mental issue - skipping a famous destination (or an event) is difficult even for me, a guy who lived in Asia for at least 6 years altogether and visited enough famous waterfalls and temples lol. For example, I didn't go to Jaisalmer as I just assumed the experience wouldn't be completely positive to me (despite it's a cute sandstone town and private rooms from $3). But it was hard to say "no", it was a pain despite the fact that Rajasthan is full of everything any traveler would dream about - no matter what direction you go.

By the way, I visited Ajmer - 40 minutes by bus. Real India - super overcrowded, noisy, polluted, adorable, lol. Pushkar and Ajmer are a super combo as a result. Pushkar is totally peaceful place to rest from the Indian urban hell in cheap hotels, lol, while Ajmer is a place to go for madness. Some cool attractions there, either.