THE PUSHKAR FAIR

Pushkar is a small town in the state of Rajasthan about 11kms North West of Ajmer. This town is transformed into a spectacular fair ground for twelve days during the month of October- November. This event becomes a cultural phenomenon where one can find colourfully dressed locales, musicians, traders in livestock, comedians, sadhus - all at one place and thus becomes the right place to witness the culture of the state of Rajasthan. As this fair started with trade in camels it is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair. The camel and cattle trading is in its peak during the first half of the festival period.

This fair has religious importance too. Pushkar has the only temple of Lord Brahma. Thus sadhus and the devotees come to the fair in the later half of the fair as religious activities dominate during that time. Devotees take dip into the holy lake in Pushkar. It is believed that the sacred water of the lake bestows salvation.

Apart from it folk dances of Rajasthan are also held in the evenings along with the folk songs which are enjoyed by all. Arts and crafts exhibition are also held where crafts persons and artisans from all over the state and adjoining states participate.

Where to stay -

Tourist hotels are available in Ajmer and Pushkar town is only 11kms from here and thus easily accessible. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation(R.T.D.C.) and also private operators arrange for a comfortable stay in luxury tents in Tourist village in Pushkar during the Fair.

How to reach -

The nearest airport is Jaipur at about 135kms . Jaipur is well connected to most of the domestic airlines. As the city of Ajmer is in the vicinity , all rail and roadways connected to it can be utilized for reaching comfortably to Pushkar town.