7 Stuffs To Do In Pushkar Fair

Pushkar is one of the most sacred and holy places in Hinduism which is considered as one of the five dhams. The celebration of pushkar festival lies back deep in the history; it is the day when thousands of pilgrims visit the lake there for the holy bath. Records also mention the existence of trading fair where camels, horses, bulls, cows etc are traded and also various races are organized. The same fair has grown so big to spot the camel race and cattle trading alongwith whopping tourists group both Indian as well as of foreign. Not only it is the fair of camel and cattle but also a celebration of photography; number of photographs are spotted at the festival capturing their desired clicks.

1. Camel Ride

It’s unimaginable to skip the thrill of a camel safari when touring the majestic state of Rajasthan. Second to Jaisalmer, Pushkar is well known for its camel safari mainly during the celebration of Pushkar Fair. Riding a camel is in itself a lifetime memorable thing to do which can last as minimum as few hours and as long as one or two weeks while camping overnight in the desert. Booking a camel safari is not at all a hectic task; u can book as early as weeks ago or as late as closing time the night before!

2. Balloon Safari

One can also enjoy Camping overnight in a tent which is designed all in typical rajasthani flavour. Tent comes in different categories depending on the facilities a tourist wants to avail. Cost per person differs depending on the add ons. Taking a tent and staying in there is in itself a thrilling stuff to do in Pushkar.

3. Royal Tent

One can also enjoy Camping overnight in a tent which is designed all in typical rajasthani flavour. Tent comes in different categories depending on the facilities a tourist wants to avail. Cost per person differs depending on the add ons. Taking a tent and staying in there is in itself a thrilling stuff to do in Pushkar.

4. Brahma Temple

One and only temple of Lord brahma is in Pushkar. The temple has it’s own importance and is widely famous & known becauseof thousands and lakhs of pilgrimage wander every year. Brahma temple is one of its kind, its uniqueness and its essentialness as a sacred place adds to the delightfulness of it as a tourist spot.

5. Pushkar Lake

Pushkar lake or Pushkar sarovar is a sacred lake of Hindus in which dipping in is believed to cleanse sins and cure skin related diseases. At the time when Pushkar fair is held, pilgrims in large numbers are gathered to take a sacred bath in the lake. The lake is surrounded by 52 bathing Ghats where pilgrims are used to take bath. Pushkar lake is related with the mythology of Brahma, the God of creation.

6. Puskhkar Resorts

For a certain long period, Pushkar has been a hub of fair, camel race and safari etc which has given a boom to the tourist attractions and as a result the need for accommodation has raised in multiples. Tourists’ interest to the fair and lake leads to occurrence of resorts and hotels there. Pushkar resorts was soon established as a heaven amidst nature, with all the modern amenities required for the comfortable and memorable stay. Resorts here consists of various types of room i.e. Standard, Deluxe and Superior depending on the facilities desired.

7. Puskar Food

Pushkar is a paradise for the veggie foodies. Although most of the tourists visiting Pushkar are foreigners but as Pushkar is a place of temples all around hence non-veg foods and alcohol is strictly prohibited. Town is small and still all forms of cuisines are available in 100% vegetarian avatar and the same at real cheap rates. One can find real pilgrims of food here exploring the real taste of vegetarian food in the town of temples. Each and every food or drink item has its own taste which is mind boggling.