Pushkar Fair 2019

To be part of a vibrant Rajasthan, you need to participate in its fairs and festivals. Fortunately, there are several of them through the year, one of which is the most famous Pushkar Camel Fair. It begins on Kartik Shukla Ekadashiand extends to five days till KartikPurnima in October-November. This fair is considered to be the largest traditional fair in India. It is well worth a visit, so why not try to make it to this year’s Pushkar Fair?

Location: The town of Pushkar in Rajasthan is situated about 14 km from Ajmer, and is considered to be one of the top five pilgrim towns for the Hindus. There are 400 temples here, but the most important is the one dedicated to Lord Brahma.

About 11 km northwest of Ajmer is Lake Pushkar, a serene lake bounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth. It is a fascinating spot for the annual Pushkar Cattle Fair where turbaned men bring their camels for sale. The lake is bounded by 52 ghats and during the mela, this lake is the scene of much religious fervour with many people taking a dip in its waters.

Pushkar Fair: There’s a lot of activity in the fairgrounds as camel owners bring in their camels and parade them here. Apart from camels, horses and cows are also paraded and raced here. This fair is the grounds for buying and selling camels. It is said that during this five-day Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan festival, at least 25,000 camels are traded here, making this the world’s largest camel fair.

The paraded animals are decked up in fine jewellery including silver bells and anklets. During the festival, competitions are held where camels run across the sands; beauty contests for camels are held where they preen before the crowds and lap up all the attention. Other competitions held here include the Longest Moustache, Bridal Competition, MatkaPhod and Cricket Matches. On either side of the road are various stalls selling household items and other products. Since it is so crowded on these days, it is advisable to walk or hire a camel. People buy jewellery, patchwork garments, food and other useful items for the house.

Considering this fair is widely visited, it means that boarding and lodging facilities will have to be made well in advance if you want to make a visit here. To have an enjoyable and successful visit at the Pushkar Fair Festival 2019, you need to have a local person who is adequately experienced in this field to give you the right kind of arrangements.

A travel agency with the right kind of experience in this field would be just right to suit your purpose. Whether you come here solo or are in a large group, your arrangements can be well taken care by the travel agency, Optima Travels. We will take care of any of your special requests and plan a wonderful itinerary which will cover all the highlights of the fair and surrounding important areas of interest. If you are interested in holidaying with us, speak us today and make your plans. After all, the earlier you book, the likelier you are to swing hefty discounts. So, get in touch with Optimatravels.com, call at +00-91-9810222172 or email at tours@optimatravels.com , optimatravels@gmail.com.