PUSHKAR FAIR (OCTOBER - NOVEMBER)
Duration- 2N/3 Days
The world-famous Fair is held in the
sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar, 11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms
into a spectacular fair ground for twelve days during the month of Kartik
(Oct-Nov).
Rajasthan's most famou
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fair, it brings together camel traders, pilgrims visitors, and those who're
here simply to participate in one of the season's most colorful social events,
Besides tented camps, there are hundreds of shops selling everything from
handicrafts to spices, foodstuff and jewellery, for visitors a number of
activities are also arranged but most simply with to stay within fair
grounds to watch the fascinating Rajasthani village metamorphose before
their eyes.
The Pushkar Fair, a major tourist attraction draws people from all over
the globe to the ancient and secluded environment of Pushkar town. Pushkar
Fair is perhaps the largest cattle fair in the world. Rajasthan which is
enriched by cattle wealth is the home to many recognized breeds of cattle
Day 1 : Arrive at Delhi and drive to pushkar and evening stay in
tents.
Day 2 : Back to the fair, camel
rides,
visit the Bramba lake and temples on its banks, This lake soon become a
favorite resort of pilgrims, and during the midlle Ages temples and cenotaphs.
Gradually quite a town of religious buildings sprang up, peopled by Brahmins.
The wealthy pilgrims from all parts of India brought untold riches to Pushkar,
and the princes spared no expense to enrich the holy inhabitations of the
sacred town. and simply keep going with the flow of the people.
Day 3 : Proceed to next destination.
