This festival of vivid colours attracts visitors from across the globe. Besides livestock trading, folk performances, handicraft stalls and competitions add to the atmosphere. The programme and scale vary each year; check the current schedule rather than expecting a fixed number of animals or visitors.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0flickr<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Pushkar Fair has two overlapping sides: livestock trading and religious observances. Trading activity is usually concentrated earlier, while pilgrimage builds towards Kartik Purnima. Ask locally about the livestock programme if photography or trading is your main interest; it may not match the dates of every cultural event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pushkar is a small religious town near Ajmer in Rajasthan. Its Brahma Temple and sacred lake are central to a visit. The temple is one of the best-known temples dedicated to Brahma, rather than the only one in the world. The lake\u2019s ghats are active places of worship, so ask before photographing rituals and respect any local restrictions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pushkar Mela follows the Hindu month of Kartik, usually in October or November. Rajasthan Tourism\u2019s published calendar lists 17\u201324 November 2026<\/strong>. Livestock arrivals, trading and cultural programmes can have different schedules, so reconfirm the final daily programme before booking. See the official Rajasthan fairs calendar<\/a> and Pushkar Fair visitor page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n State of Rajasthan being in north western part of the country and much of it falling in the Thar Desert, it gets pretty hot during the summers; winter nights can be cool. November to February is the ideal time to visit most of Rajasthan including Pushkar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n source:\u00a0flickr<\/a><\/p>\n A huge carnival mostly concentrated on the road along the Pushkar Lake takes place. Camels are dressed nicely and decorated, entered into races, paraded in beauty contents and traded. Carnival attracts wonderful mix of musicians, folk dancers, magicians, snake charmers and other artists who entertain visitors at this marvelous celebration.<\/p>\n The fairgrounds can be busy, especially around major events and the final pilgrimage days. Allow time to walk between the town, lake and fairground; avoid crowd bottlenecks and agree on a meeting place if travelling together. Not every event runs daily.<\/p>\n source:\u00a0flickr<\/a><\/p>\n Choose accommodation using recent reviews, a clear location and a written booking confirmation. Ask about the walk or transfer to the fairground, bathroom facilities, hot water and late-evening access. A tented camp can be atmospheric, but its facilities and distance from the centre vary considerably.<\/p>\n Demand rises during the fair, so book well in advance and compare the complete stay price, including meals, taxes and transfers. Accommodation ranges from basic guest houses and ordinary hotels to heritage properties and temporary tourist camps. Do not use old room-rate ranges as a current budget.<\/p>\n Packages may include accommodation, meals or selected activities; check each inclusion before paying. Some visitors stay in Ajmer and travel to Pushkar by road, but allow for fair traffic and the return journey after evening events.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For a small town, Pushkar has plenty for the food lover: vegetarian Indian meals, caf\u00e9s and international dishes reflecting its long history of visiting travellers. Restaurant ownership, menus and opening hours change. Choose somewhere that is open, busy and preparing food freshly, and check recent information rather than treating an old restaurant list as a current recommendation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Holy Pushkar Lake along which the whole town transforms into a marvelous carnival<\/em><\/p>\n Source:\u00a0flickr<\/p>\n Pushkar Travel Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Team Trodly<\/p>\n Ajmer is the main rail gateway for many visitors, with an onward road transfer to Pushkar. Jaipur is another useful arrival point, followed by a longer road journey. Check your actual train or flight and book the final transfer separately if it is not included in your stay. Rajasthan Tourism\u2019s Pushkar guide<\/a> explains the transport options.<\/p>\n Use one day for the fairground and another for the lake, Brahma Temple and bazaars. Compare the timing with our guide to festivals across India<\/a> or combine a Rajasthan trip with the Jaipur Literature Festival guide<\/a> when the dates suit.<\/p>\n No. Livestock trading, cultural activities and pilgrimage overlap. Choose dates according to what you want to experience.<\/p>\n Do not assume so. A performance, activity, museum or balloon flight may have its own admission or booking arrangement. Check the current programme and provider.<\/p>\n This post was originally published on\u00a0Trodly<\/a>\u00a0travel blog.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Featured image by\u00a0dobs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last updated:<\/strong> ![\"Camel](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/pushkar_mela\/pushkar_mela_camel.jpg\" "\\"Camel")
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When is the Pushkar Camel Fair held<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When to visit Pushkar otherwise<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What happens at the fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Where to stay at Pushkar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What and Where to Eat in Pushkar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Things to do in Pushkar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Getting to Pushkar and planning your days<\/h2>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Is Pushkar Mela only a camel fair?<\/h3>\n
Is everything included in one fair ticket?<\/h3>\n
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