A major tourist attraction, is one of India’s most fascinating and a typical traditional travel experience. Held in the month of November every year around the full moon in the Hindu lunar month of Kartika, in Pushkar a small desert town in Rajasthan, India this is a spectacular event. It is also believed to be the world's largest camel fair. It is also an occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge for a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake to "wash away the sins of a lifetime".
This fair was originally held for business purpose by attracting local camel and cattle traders. It’s a treat to the eyes of the visitor as one gets to witness colorfully dressed up and shaved Camels being paraded, raced, and traded. One can treat their taste buds with traditional food and can also buy typical and traditional Rajasthani garments, handicrafts items, jewellery etc. There are also other entertainments in store with a throng of puppet shows, cattle auctions, dancers, acrobats, musicians, magicians, carousel rides and snake charmers this fair captures the vibrancy of the colorful Rajasthan and also guarantees its visitors an unforgettable experience.
The Pushkar Camel Fair 2011 will be held on 7th, 8th and 9th November the activities and preparation will be started from 31st October 2011 onwards.
For more information about how to get to Pushkar, Accomodation etc. please visit the website : http://www.pushkarcamelfair.com/
