Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair which held in the town of Pushkar in November at the time of Kartik Purnima. This traditional carnival brings thousands of camels, cattle, and horses together. This is a seven-day colorful, unique exhibition that attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. Apart from trading the livestock the main attractions of the fiesta are camel and horse races, cultural performances, exhibitions, magic shows, longest mustache competition, bridal competition, and many more.
Besides, this fair is renowned for being one of the world’s largest cattle fairs. The Pushkar Camel fair is the world’s most genuine massive rural event. To an explore from an advanced nation, your exposure to this amazing cultural phenomenon will leave you spellbound, especially if you are guided by great guides. Photographers can’t even begin to imagine their opportunities, with the desert backdrop, the colorful clothing, headgear, and lifestyles of the Rajasthani villagers, and most of all , by the amazing activities that are always going on.
The Pushkar Fair dates are 4 th November – 12 th November 2019
November 4 th -8 th (Cattle Fair) = This is when all the activities with camels and other cattle will take place- the cattle trading, camel races, as well as various shows and competitions etc.
November 9 th -12 th (Cultural Fair) = This is when all the government sponsored cultural activities will take place. There will be folk dance shows, music performances, and other similar activities.
Plan your Pushkar Fair Tour with this 7-day package:
Pushkar Camel Fair Entry Fee: No entry fees. Pushkar Camel Fair Timings: From 9:00 A.M to 5 P. M is suggested for
bookings.
Interesting things you can do at the Pushkar Camel fair:
Camel Safari - It is estimated that the Camel Fair in Pushkar attracts more than 50,000 camels, livestock and horses. Basically, it is all about watching these beautiful creatures of nature. Apart from camel trading, camel decoration contest and camel dance contest,
the Camel Safari is a must thing to do during the Pushkar camel fair festival.This sunset camel safari is likely to stay with you long after the magical experience of this fair ends.
Camping at the Pushkar Fair - Like mentioned above, the town of Pushkar is close to the city of Ajmer. So, while there are a lot of hotels in Ajmer that you can book for this trip, for an authentic experience staying at one of the luxury or old-style camp is highly recommended. By camping at the Pushkar Mela grounds, you’d be at the heart of all the actions. This will ensure you
don’t miss out on a single moment of this amazing trip.
Hot Air Balloon Ride - At the Pushkar camel fair, a hot air balloon ride is another popular thing to do. It gives you an aerial view of the entire fair and if you have never done it before, then you can do it right here and cross this activity from your bucket list.
Enjoy Host of Competitions - From moustache competition and turban tying & tilak contest to a football match with foreigners and kabaddi, one can watch or take part in a host of competitions when attending the Pushkar Mela. There are also other adventurous activities like the camel and horse race, Matka race, tug-of-war, ‘Lagaan’ style cricket match, quad biking and much much
more.
Enjoy Folklore and Live Music & Dance Performance - Be mesmerised by Rajasthani folk music or grove along with the fusion bands, there is no dearth to entertainment when it comes to the world-renowned Pushkar camel fair in India. There are also mega cultural performances, Sufi & Bollywood fusion dance and live music to keep you thoroughly riveted throughout your stay here.
Feast on Scrumptious Cuisine - The cuisine of Rajasthan includes mouth- watering dishes that you ought to try out! During the annual Pushkar Mela, you get to feast on a wide range of delicacies such as dal bati churma, laal maas, various types of pooris and kachoris, gujia, ghevar and much much more. So,if you love to try out new cuisines, then you ought to visit the Pushkar fair.
Go on a Shopping Spree - Shopping in Pushkar during the fair is one of the other things to do. Rajasthan is famous for its colour bazaars and during the fair, the Pushkar market is filled with a number of stalls that sells everything from handicrafts and spices to leather goods, jewellery, trinkets, pottery, flavoured-teas, clothes (bandhani), home décor items, antiques etc. You can, literally, shop-till-you-drop that too at best prices.
Attend the Maha Aarti at the Ghat - Each day during this annual fair, there are pooja/aarti’s performed at various ghats. For a cultural experience, you can be a part of this. However, the Maha Aarti at Pushkar Sarovar during the last day of the fair is one that you truly can’t miss as it is a visually stunning display of praising God for all its kindness.
Take a Holy Dip at the Pushkar Lake - Here’s a fun fact; the Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats. During the annual fair, a huge number of devotees throng alongside this lake for a scared bath. You, too, can be a part of this ritual as it is commonly believed that a dip into the holy Pushkar lake will wash away your sins and cure skin diseases.
Pushkar Glamping Experience - One of the best thing to do in Pushkar camel Fair is the Pushkar Glamping Experience. These camps combine the pleasures of camping amidst luxury. An example of this is the tented accommodation at the Sky Waltz Camp which offers a choice of air conditioned and non-air conditioned options of glamping stay in Pushkar Fair.The other major attraction is the stunning performances by eminent fusion maestros from around the world.
Cattle Trading - The Pushkar Fair is synonymous to the cattle fair. So there are camels, horses, cows, and all decked up to be sold and purchased. The proud cattle owners throng Pushkar , traveling across the golden sands of the various places in Rajasthan. There is bargaining, presence of several popular breeds and the parading of the well bred, highly decorated cattle. As is believed about Pushkar fair is the world’s largest camel fair.
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