Thursday, February 03, 2011
Anushka Sharma
There are many places in this world which honor animals, but not many consider them as deities. In a country which considers many animals as reflections of God, lies Pushkar, a sleepy town in Rajasthan, India which is like any other small city of south Asia, but what makes it different is the 5 day long camel and other livestock fair held once a year.
It is called ‘pushkar ka mela’ in native la
nguage here, which literary means the town of Pushkar’s fair.
Why is Pushkar Fair Special?
It is one of the largest Camel Safari Tour in the world and has many other attractions as follows:
• Bridal competition
• Longest moustache competition
• Breaking a pot competition
• Exhibition cricket match between locals and foreign tourists
Apart from Forts & Palaces Tours, you can combine a trip to Pushkar to witness this fair along the banks of the city’s namesake river.
What Happens during the Pushkar Fair?
Not only camels, but people buy and sell other livestock like cows, sheep and goats. The famed camel race kicks off the festival which displays art combined with music, local dance and exhibitions. Various fun games involving camels are held during the fair. Pictures of these fairs are splashed across many national and international newspapers.
How Should you Plan a Trip Here?
Many foreign tourists have enjoyed the Golden Triangle Tours or plain Rajasthan Tours but haven’t witnessed the Pushkar fair. As it is an annual event, Rajasthan tours can only include a trip to the fair if you happen to travel to India during year end. According to the Hindu calendar, the event is mostly held during the months of November or December (dates change every year).
If you are planning to celebrate the New Year in India, then witnessing the immensely popular Pushkar tour is highly recommended.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
The World Famous Camel Fair - Highlight of Many Rajasthan Tours
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