| Do you wish to get a feel of the vibrant | | | | delicacies in the fair. You will enjoy |
| tradition and culture of India? Then visit | | | | various Rajasthani snacks and refreshing |
| the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan with One of | | | | beverages that are served in the food joints |
| the most colorful and charming fairs in | | | | in the fair. |
| India, Pushkar is a fine example of the | | | | |
| diversity of culture and tradition in the | | | | A major attraction of the Pushkar Fair is the |
| country. A visit to this fair is simply an | | | | camel festival. Around 50,000 camels |
| unforgettable experience. | | | | participate in the camel race. The camels are |
| | | | decorated with colorful garments and |
| The Pushkar Fair is held every year in the | | | | jewelries. There is also a well known camel |
| small town of Pushkar in the state of | | | | market in Rajasthan where various types of |
| Rajasthan. Located in the Thar Desert around | | | | camels are sold at moderate rates. Other than |
| 14 km from Ajmer, this small town is | | | | camels, domestic animals like bulls, cows and |
| surrounded by mountains and sand dunes. The | | | | horses are also sold at affordable rates. |
| fair takes place between the months of | | | | |
| October and November during Kartik Shukla | | | | There are also some attractions around |
| Ekadashi. The fair goes on for a period of 5 | | | | Pushkar which you can visit. Popular tourist |
| days and ends on Kartik Purnima. | | | | attractions like Pushkar Lake and Brahma |
| | | | Temple draw plenty of tourists. |
| Coming to Pushkar is also easy. You can hire | | | | |
| buses, cars of taxis for coming to the town. | | | | Various tours and packages are offered by the |
| It takes around 30 minutes to come to Pushkar | | | | tourist board and travel agencies for the |
| from Ajmer. The nearest airport is located in | | | | Pushkar fair. Some of the popular tours are |
| the city of Jaipur. Buses and cars ply | | | | Colorful Pushkar tour, Pushkar Village tour, |
| between Pushkar and Jaipur. | | | | Pushkar Delight, Pushkar Special, Pushkar |
| | | | Splendor and lots more. |
| Wide spread celebration takes place during | | | | |
| the Pushkar Fair. You will simply be awe | | | | There are plenty of lodges, resorts and |
| inspired by the intensity of fun and frolic | | | | hotels in Pushkar which cater to the booming |
| during these 5 days. Around 20,000 people | | | | tourist inflow during the fair. Discounts and |
| participate in the fair on average. Thousands | | | | packages are offered during this season to |
| of tourists from all over the world come here | | | | lure more visitors. The hotels and resorts |
| to have an experience of the rich Indian | | | | are equipped with contemporary facilities and |
| culture and tradition. | | | | services and offer you high degree of comfort |
| | | | and satisfaction. |
| Pushkar Fair is an ideal shopping destination | | | | |
| if you wish to buy beautiful Rajasthani | | | | The Pushkar Fair is a blend of culture and |
| handicrafts and local artifacts. From | | | | heritage. A tour to the fair will surely |
| colorful turbans and ghagaras to local | | | | provide you quality enjoyment. |
| jewelry, you can pick up almost everything | | | | |
| here at reasonable rates. You can also shop | | | | BIO:The author is a hobbyist traveler who has |
| for woolen textiles and garments from the | | | | written various articles on the subject of a |
| shops and markets. Food lovers can have a | | | | wide range of fairs, festivals and tour |
| taste of mouth watering local and Indian | | | | packages in India. |