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Pushkar Fair Tour

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Pushkar Fair

12 - 15 November 2005
The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik (October – November). The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fairgrounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array of items that compete with each other for the visitors’ attention. But the highlight of Pushkar Fair is the trading in camels. The camels are bought, sold, decked up and paraded on the sand dunes, presenting a picturesque sight. The camel, horse and donkey races are events that draw huge attendance. Body tattooing is yet another favourite activity that attracts a large of enthusiasts.

The Pushkar fair brings together a large number of villages from different parts of the state. Some come here to sell. Some come here to buy. Others come here on a pilgrimage. Still others come here just to enjoy the festivities. The days are filled with fun and activities. The evenings are filled with music and dance. Come dusk, and the rich strains of haunting music are carried across the desert sands as the merrymaking continues deep into the night. The profusion of colours that run riot in the desert sands, the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience of every visitor.

During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event. Movies are shown and competitions are arranged. Bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and other competitions add to the attraction.

The special feature of the Pushkar fair to stay in tents which are pitched nearby to the fair ground. Normally all the modern amenities & comforts, dining space, toiletries etc. are available in these tented accommodations.