Pushkar Fair Tour

One-its-kind experience, the annual cattle fair at Pushkar is a blend of cultural, commercial, and religious activities. This small town in Rajasthan, far away from the palaces & forts, comes alive with tinkling of cattle bells as thousands of people converge here with their livestock to be a part of the famous cattle fair in Pushkar.

Organized in the lunar month of Karthik (October/November), Pushkar fair offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the rustic culture of Rajasthan. Traders from distant villages in the Thar Desert gather here with their colorfully bedecked camels and other cattle. The state government oversees the arrangement for the fair and this grand carnival unfurls in a vibrant flurry of activities.

Major Attractions of Pushkar Fair

Tent city
The region of Thar is transformed into a tent city with luxury tents springing up in the desert, the yellow sands are sprayed with myriad colors and an aura of excitement permeates the bustling fairground.

Cattle Trading
Witness the cattle trading on the dunes of Thar and watch the haggling match between the local cameleers.

Unique Competitions
The camels are shaved, bedecked, paraded, raced and traded. The highlight of the fair are the camel races where flamboyantly decorated camels and their equally flashy riders compete against each other. Camel Beauty Contests, where shaven-smooth camel model like beauty queens, are quite amusing. Turban Tying Competition, and the most cherished ?Longest Moustache Competition?, unique to the culture of Rajasthan, can be witnessed here.

The tourists are encouraged to participate in the revelry by enrolling into various competitions like the Bride & Groom Competition where you dress-up in traditional bridal finery, run the Pushkar Half Marathon, or take part in cricket and football matches against the local teams.

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Go for exhilarating hot air balloon rides for bird?s eye view of the fairgrounds and the majestic sand dunes of Thar.

Camel Safari
Watch the sun setting on the dunes of Thar on a camel safari in the desert or try short camel cart rides for a rustic experience.

Art & Craft at Shilpgram Bazaar
Traditional silver ornaments, patchwork garments, embroidered footwear, printed textiles, bead necklaces, wooden ornaments, cattle bells, ethnic jewelry, colorful puppets, Rajasthani paintings and, camel leather ware are some of collectibles from Shilpgram Bazaar in Pushkar Fair.

Tickle your Taste Buds
Try the local delicacies like Daal Baati Churma, Pyaz Kachori and Mirchi Vada for a mouthwatering experience.

Other Activities
The fairground turns into a huge carnival with an array of musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, puppet shows, and carousel rides to entertain the crowd. Enjoy folk dance performances by various troupes, folk & fusion music concerts, and cultural & heritage walks for a wholesome Pushkar experience. The daredevils may try their hands at para-motoring, quad biking and horse riding.

A Dip in the Holy Lake
The fair culminates with a holy bath and lamp lightning in the sacred Pushkar Lake. It is believed that a dip in this lake, during the auspicious full moon days, absolves you of all your sins and brings you good fortune.

Best Time to Visit
Pushkar Fair is celebrated annually for a week in the month of October/November, depending on the lunar calendar.

How to Reach
By Air- Jaipur Airport is the closest airport at around 150kms from Pushkar.
By Rail- The closest railhead at Ajmer, around 10kms from Pushkar, is connected to all major cities in the country.
By Road- Pushkar is well-connected with major cities in India through a good network of roads & highways.

Join our Pushkar Tour Packages and immerse yourselves in the contagious enthusiasm of the village folks as this wonderful cattle carnival sprinkles vivid hues on the pale desert sands.