The annual Pushkar Fair festival of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and remarkable congregations that attracts millions of visitors from all over the globe. It is usually held in Ajmer, Rajasthan at the time of Kartik Purnima near the famous Pushkar Lake. For about a week, the dusty sleepy town of Ajmer turns lively with endless celebrations, colorful attires, cheerful camels, animated horses, decorated cattle, and chirpy villagers.
- The Pushkar Fair Dates Held on This 11th November - 19th November 2021.
Pushkar Fair Highlights
The Pushkar Fair Festival is a camel fair where villagers showcase and trade their cattle. However, the festival is loaded with an endless dose of entertainment. You can enjoy a ride on a giant Ferris wheel, watch the camel race, spectate the longest mustache competition, and enjoy remarkable presentations by acrobats, jugglers, and fire eaters. How about picking a bright and beautiful handicraft on sale by the local artisans? Hey! Not to miss, the mouth-watering local delights of Rajasthan. Even the nights of the Pushkar Fair Festival are equally amazing. Cuddle around a bonfire and enjoy beautiful Rajasthani folk songs and dances. The dancers all dressed in ceremonial attire and decorated with traditional jewelry enrapture and captivate the audience for hours. The festival winds up with a series of religious ceremonies. Visitors take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake and float thousands of diyas on the lake during the Deepdan Ceremony once the sun goes down. The festival is indeed a delight for the wanderers. It provides a perfect backstage for photocalls and photojournalism.
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Special Attractions Of The Pushkar Fair Festival
The entire carnival involving camel parades and camel dances with an array of traditional dancers, musicians, magicians, snake charmers, jugglers, acrobats, and carousal rides is extremely fascinating. However, you can take the amusement to the next level by witnessing the entire spectacle of the Pushkar Fair festival from the sky in a hot air balloon. Catch an exhilarating balloon flight over Pushkar during early mornings and evenings.
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Get a walking tour of Pushkar Fair during the morning or evening to take a glimpse of the highlights. Watch thousands of pilgrims taking a dip in the holy waters of the sacred Pushkar Lake. Capture the prime apogee during the evening tour as the festival in the bustling fairground reaches its pinnacle. You can also buy genuine, organic, handmade camel products from different stalls in the Pushkar Mela. Remember to be a part of the evocative evening maha aarti held alongside the lake.
Where to Stay For the Pushkar Fair?
You can find plenty of options to stay in Pushkar, from a simple guesthouse to a well-accommodated luxurious tent set up in the desert camps. You can also stay in heritage hotels and farmhouses. Rajasthan often swarms with hundreds and thousands of local and foreign visitors during the Pushkar Fair Festival. Therefore, it is a good idea to arrive a couple of days before the festival and find cheaper accommodation well in advance. Alternatively, you can make your bookings in advance to avoid inconvenience. Otherwise, you may end up paying more for the same place as the demand go high and prices increase accordingly.
Beyond Cultural Extravaganza
Pushkar is a magnificent city adorned with spectacular, famous temples. It has the only temple of India dedicated to Lord Brahma. You can make the most of your stay in Pushkar by visiting these ancient divine temples, including the Varaha Temple, Apteshwar Mahadev Temple, Savitri Temple, and Man Mahal. Take a bird’s eye view of the festival with a hot air balloon ride. Enjoy the essence of Rajasthan with camel safaris, delicious local cuisines, and extravagant shopping of colorful handicrafts at the Pushkar Fair Festival.
How to Reach for the Pushkar Fair Festival?
If you are getting into the mood for a carnival and want to witness the grandeur of the Pushkar Fair Festival, you can book a tour from Japji Travel. Get a comfortable ride at pocket-friendly prices. Also, check the other tours of Rajasthan on the listings. Some other rural-style less-commercial fairs held in Rajasthan include the Chandrabhaga Fair (Jhalawar) and the Kolayat Fair (Bikaner). Delve into the rich history, flamboyant culture, thriving heritage, and incredible mythology of Rajasthan at the Pushkar Fair Festival.
