Pushkar Camel Fair Tour
Pushkar is a vital religious place for Hindus in Rajasthan. This small city is initially famous for Pushkar Fair (the mass trading of camels), the Lord Brahma Temple, a picturesque lake and camel fair. It is situated at just 11 kms from Ajmer in Rajasthan. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats, which includes the only temple that is dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously inclined.
Pushkar, the holy town in Rajasthan is known for it's sacred lake and the only Brahma Temple in the world. Legend has it that this lake was formed where Lord Brahma - the lord of creation - dropped a lotus on the day of the full moon. Every November, the famous Pushkar Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami, finish on Kartik Poornima (Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly a gathering with thousands of camels, cattle and horses for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local folk dances, song and entertainment.
Pushkar
Fair - (Oct-Nov.)
Pushkar internationally popular for its colourful cattle fair, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of Mammoth cattle fair. A huge and wonderful cattle fair. Thousands of devotes from all faiths gather to take a dip in the holy lake. Dance, music, gaily-attired folks and various cultural events enhance the fun of the occasion. The most interesting part of the fair is camel races, cattle auction and colourful shops displaying beautiful handicrafts.
Forthcoming Pushkar Fair dates
12 - 15 November, 2005
02 - 05 November, 2006
21 - 24 November, 2007
10 - 13 November, 2008
30 October - 02 November, 2009
18 - 21 November, 2010
PLACES TO STAY
The Royal Camp:
The Royal Camp capture the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's safari and shikar camps, combined with inovative design demonstrating. The camp consists of tents, each with Verandah, bedroom and bathroom. The campfire is the local point for the evening. Entertainment programmes with cocktails and rhythms of the thar-music, dancing, magicians, puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches and camel parades.
Accommodation : 65 luxury tents.
Address :Royal Camp, Pushkar , Nagaur , Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
By road : Jaipur - 135 kms.
By rail : Ajmer - 14 kms.
The Pushkar Palace:
The palace was built about 400 years ago by the maharaja of kishangarh on theedge of the lake pushkar. The pushkar palace offers a spectacular panorama of the 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the aravalli hills. The colorful religious ceremonies conducted on the ghats of the lake, and other lively activities going on can be viewed from the palace. Well equipped to cater to all types of guests, pushkar palace is an ideal place to stay especially during the famous Pushkar fair. Other events available at the palace are jeep, horse and camel safaris which can be arranged on request.
Accommodation : 326 rooms and a restaurant.
By road : Jaipur - 135 kms.
By rail : Ajmer - 13 kms.
By air : Jaipur - 135 kms.
Pushkar, the holy town in Rajasthan is known for it's sacred lake and the only Brahma Temple in the world. Legend has it that this lake was formed where Lord Brahma - the lord of creation - dropped a lotus on the day of the full moon. Every November, the famous Pushkar Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami, finish on Kartik Poornima (Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly a gathering with thousands of camels, cattle and horses for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local folk dances, song and entertainment.
Pushkar
Fair - (Oct-Nov.)Pushkar internationally popular for its colourful cattle fair, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of Mammoth cattle fair. A huge and wonderful cattle fair. Thousands of devotes from all faiths gather to take a dip in the holy lake. Dance, music, gaily-attired folks and various cultural events enhance the fun of the occasion. The most interesting part of the fair is camel races, cattle auction and colourful shops displaying beautiful handicrafts.
Forthcoming Pushkar Fair dates
12 - 15 November, 2005
02 - 05 November, 2006
21 - 24 November, 2007
10 - 13 November, 2008
30 October - 02 November, 2009
18 - 21 November, 2010
PLACES TO STAY
The Royal Camp:
The Royal Camp capture the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's safari and shikar camps, combined with inovative design demonstrating. The camp consists of tents, each with Verandah, bedroom and bathroom. The campfire is the local point for the evening. Entertainment programmes with cocktails and rhythms of the thar-music, dancing, magicians, puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches and camel parades.
Accommodation : 65 luxury tents.
Address :Royal Camp, Pushkar , Nagaur , Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
By road : Jaipur - 135 kms.
By rail : Ajmer - 14 kms.
The Pushkar Palace:
The palace was built about 400 years ago by the maharaja of kishangarh on theedge of the lake pushkar. The pushkar palace offers a spectacular panorama of the 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the aravalli hills. The colorful religious ceremonies conducted on the ghats of the lake, and other lively activities going on can be viewed from the palace. Well equipped to cater to all types of guests, pushkar palace is an ideal place to stay especially during the famous Pushkar fair. Other events available at the palace are jeep, horse and camel safaris which can be arranged on request.
Accommodation : 326 rooms and a restaurant.
By road : Jaipur - 135 kms.
By rail : Ajmer - 13 kms.
By air : Jaipur - 135 kms.
