Rajasthan is the land of fairs and festivals. Throughout the year, it hosts several festivals depicting the colorful culture and vibrant customs of the region. These fairs and festivals are organized at various locations. Pushkar is one of those places and it hosts the worldâs largest cattle fair known as Pushkar Camel Fair. This fair lets the tourists dive into the culture of Rajasthan in detail with the help of various entertaining events and competitions. This fair can be visited by the shopaholics to shop for traditional dresses of Rajasthan and dĂ©cor items and sumptuous dishes are the best to satisfy the foodie inside you. This fair attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world portraying the colors of Rajasthan set against the backdrop of sand dunes and hills.
As the name of the fair suggests, it is observed in the town of Pushkar, located in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. This fair is held on an annual basis in the month of November. The celebrations of this fair start from the day of Kartik Ekadashi and continues till the day of Kartik Purnima full moon. The day of the full moon is the core of the fair. Pushkar Camel Fair 2019 will be consecrated from 4 to 12 November 2019.
The primary motive of Pushkar Mela is to encourage local traders to deal in the livestock in the Hindu month of Kartik. Apart from this, the Pushkar event brings together thousands of cows, sheep, camels, etc. This fair is a must-visit to glance at the interesting rituals and varied culture of Rajasthan.
The fair is celebrated with great pomp and show. In this event, the camels are shaved and decorated beautifully for the exhibition. These camels participate in the camel races, beauty contests and are even used for the camel rides. The negotiation skills of the dealers trading in camels come to notice. In distinction to all this, many talented musicians, snake charmers, magicians, dancers, etc. grace the occasion.
Pushkar offers its guests a plethora of activities to choose from. It has activities for people from all walks of life. Some of the famous things to do are discussed below:
As the Pushkar Mela is famous all across the world, Pushkar receives huge no. of tourists on this occasion. Therefore, a wide range of options is available for the hassle-free experience of the tourists. You can make yourself comfortable in the deluxe non AC rooms or rooms equipped with all luxuries. But, it is advised to stay in the tents for the best experience during your Pushkar Holiday Tour. These tents are made available by the Skywaltz Pushkar Camp. If you wish to avail all the luxuries in tents, that can also be done.
Gear up for the unforgettable experience of Pushkar Camel Fair and lose yourself in the colors and festive vibes of the event. Interact with the locals and take home a bunch of lovely memories!
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