Journey to the picturesque town of Pushkar in the Aravalli Hills of Rajasthan

RAJASTHAN'S PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR (November)
Experience one of India’s most fascinating festivals, the annual Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan. Every year, thousands of Rajasthani village converge in this picturesque town to buy and sell camels and other cattle. They come for the entertaining camel-races and local circuses. Crowds of village folk also browse the local markets for camel saddles, textiles, glass bangles, and silver jewelry. They wash away the day’s fatigue at the Pushkar Lake. Beyond the bustle of the market is the sweeping expanse of desert, dotted with thousands of camping families. All around, there is a riot of color and throng of warm, joyous faces.

Pushkar is located on the edge of the desert, 11km away from Ajmer but in between lies Nag Pahar, the Snake Mountain, and the road passes through the Aravalli hills. Situated near the Pushkar Lake, the city as the lake are considered to be a sacred by the Hindus from all over the world. Often referred to as Tirth Raj (the king of all pilgrimages), Pushkar Lake is said to have been formed when Brahma dropped a lotus from heaven. The lake is consecrated to him, as is a nearby temple once thought to be the only temple of Lord Brahma in India. In terms of sanctity the lake is second only to Mansarovar on the Tibetan plateau, and it is a major pilgrimage destination throughout the year. There are many bathing Ghats as it is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus.

The Camel Fair takes place every year in the picturesque town of Pushkar. Pushkar is located 150 km from Jaipur and is a 3 hour 30 minutes drive on a comfortable highway.

Tented Camps are erected during the Pushkar Fair as the town does not have enough hotels to accommodate the large number of tourists who visit the festival.

How to include Pushkar Fair experience into your Magic Rajasthan tour itinerary:

Day-4 Jaipur to Pushkar, Day-5 Day in Pushkar, Day – 6 Pushkar to Jodhpur.

You can add Pushkar Camel Fair also to the Royal  Rajasthan tour itinerary!

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