Pushkar Camel Fair
Overview
Pushkar Camel Fair India 2024 is a must-see festival for tourists visiting Rajasthan, India. The Pushkar Camel Fair also known as Pushkar Fair or Pushkar Mela, started mainly as a cattle trade fair, where people brought their cattle, Camels, and Horses for trading in the market. About a century old, the Pushkar Fair has developed from a cattle trade fair to a grand spectacle of vibrant colors and the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. Pushkar Mela is organized in the holy city of Pushkar which starts in the month of Kartik (acc. to the Hindu Lunar Calendar) and ends at Holy Kartik Purnima. This Fair begins between October and November. Pushkar festival Mela is one of the main tourist attractions for international tourists to visit the state of Rajasthan during this season. The Pushkar festival in Rajasthan starts in the colder season which attracts over 200,000 visitors per year.
You can also plan your visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair happening from November 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th November, and immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities. Book your private trip in advance during May or June to avail a 10% discount on our exclusive tour package. Experience the rich culture, bustling markets, and camel trading tradition of Pushkar on this unforgettable journey tailored to your preferences.
Pushkar Camel Festival is one of the world’s largest camel trade fairs. More than 30,000 camels are traded during the Pushkar Camel Fair every year.
Apart from cattle and camel trading, the Pushkar Camel Fair in parallel holds a festival of folk music and dances, Ferris wheels, magic shows, cultural events, and competitions. Such as Tug of War– games for women’s teams and men’s teams, Longest Moustache – a competition for Moustache Lovers, Matka Phod, a Bridal competition, Rajasthani Group Dance, Camel Race, Camel Decoration (Gorband), Camel Dance Competition, Wrestling Competition, Matka Race for women.
There are many Indian sports competitions (e.g. Kabadi) where locals play against visitors (mainly tourists). Tourists also can take part in other competitions like Turban Tying and Tilak Competitions. There is also an Indian Bride and groom Competition (for Foreigners) organized by Rajasthan Tourism. The environment of Pushkar becomes colorful and vibrant during the fair as many tourist visits to experience the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Pushkar is the home to the only Brahma Temple in the world. It is one of the sacred Hindu pilgrimages where people come for salvation.
Acc. to Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma one of the gods in the Hindu Trinity (others are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva) who is believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus flower here and thus named it “Pushkar” which means “Blue Lotus flower”.
On the Eve of Holy Kartik Purnima, hundreds of pilgrims around the world come to take a dip in Pushkar Lake to remove their sins.
06 Nov:- Delhi
07 Nov:- Delhi
08 Nov:- Delhi – Agra (Taj Mahal)
09 Nov:- Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
10 Nov:- Jaipur
11 Nov:- Jaipur – Pushkar
12 Nov:- Pushkar
13 Nov:- Depart Pushkar
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