About Location: Pushkar

About the Pushkar Fair

Rajasthan is for its numerous colorful festivals, Pushkar Fair or Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the most popular activities of Pushkar. Every year lakh tourists witness the country's biggest camel fair. Organized during the inalienable full moon day, the Pushkar fair entices a lot of international visitors who are intrigued to watch the cattle exchange on a very vast scale. Also, Entertainment events like Rajasthani art, dance, melody executed by the turbaned men and women wearing their traditional dress like women's in colorful skirts amplify the beauty of the fair. Pushkar fair is moreover recognized for its spiritual significance. Pushkar Lake is one of India’s holy lakes. Each year during the sacred month of Kartik various pilgrims &  priests visit this lake to reimburse their admiration to Lord Brahma. According to the belief of the local people of Pushkar that a dive in the Lake wipes away all the sins. The commencement ceremony celebrated by the parade of these royal glimpsing camels and horses is a memorable experience in itself. Numerous tremendous events are held during the fair which contains tug of wars, the longest mustache competition, camel races competition camel beauty exhibition, etc. The fair also gives a remarkable stay experience in the tent, camps. Adventurous recreations like hot air ballooning, horse riding, quad biking are also offered. Tourists can buy beautiful handicrafts, traditional silver jewels, souvenirs, printed materials, traditional footwear, etc.

Best Time To Visit in Pushkar

• You can visit Pushkar anytime in the year, but during November month Pushkar temperature is pleasant to explore the destination.

Pushkar Mela Timing

• Pushkar Mela is held yearly in November from Karthik Ekadashi to Karthik Purnima as per the Hindu calendar.
• The best time to visit Pushkar is the winter season, this season is feasible to explore the destination.
• The climate of Pushkar is generally dry with the nights being cool and days being quite hotter. There is periodic rainfall since this is a desert area and visit in each season will perceive numerous aspects of the city. Therefore, the Summers and Monsoons in Pushkar can constantly be drying and unbearable.
• Winter (November - February) the nicest time to visit this fascinating city. 

   Pushkar Weather

• Pushkar in Summer: Summers in Pushkar lasts from March to June, the climate is almost always dry and relentlessly hot with temperatures rising to 45-degree Celsius, which brings it the slightest ideal season to visit, which means that require to take adequate protection to prevent sunburn and dehydration.
• Pushkar in Monsoon: The monsoons in Pushkar are quite comparable to the summers with the normal temperature which is steadily high. The temperature from July to September is humid and drying for exploring.
• Pushkar in Winter: Pushkar’s hardly respite from the heat appears in the winter months of October to March. During this period the temperature in Pushkar is moderately cooler, and the temperatures vary from 8 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius, which is the lowest in the entire year.

How To Reach Pushkar

Pushkar by Air: The nearest airport is 151 km away that is Sanganer airport(JAI) in Jaipur, from there you can take a taxi to Pushkar.

Pushkar by Train: The nearest railway station to Pushkar is Ajmer junction(AII) which is approx 15km, you can hire a taxi from Ajmer to reach Pushkar.

Pushkar by Road: Pushkar is very well connected by roads to various cities and it is approx 149KMs from the capital of the state i.e Jaipur.

                                From Delhi to Pushkar approx 415KMs, Jaisalmer to Pushkar approx 450KMs, etc.

Things to Carry in Pushkar

• ​ID Proof: Valid ID card issued by Government.
• Clothing: Winter: Warm clothing (Fleece jacket, Woolen cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton towels, Regular Footwear or Shoes                               
• Summer: Regular comfortable clothes according to summer, Regular pair of Shoes or any Slipper in which you are comfortable.
• Toiletries: Lip balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration Salt.
• Other Optional: Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do's & Don'ts in Pushkar

Do's                                                                                                                               

• Do keep yourself hydrated throughout the journey.                                                   
• Do wear comfortable cloth during a visit to the Pushkar Fair.                                                    
• Do exchange the money in authorized money exchange centers.                              
• Do carry sun protection cream, water bottles, and caps to avoid sunburn.       

 Don’ts                                     

• Do not misbehave with villagers.
• Don`t forget to click on good pictures.
• Do not eat non-veg or drink alcohol in Pushkar.  
• Do not throw waste in Pushkar fair.