Pushkar Fair, or Pushkar mela, as it’s locally known, is an annual fair in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan where camel and other livestock are traded among the local communities. The fair goes for about five days from Karthik Ekadashi to Karthik Poornima, but the festivity remains in the air for much longer. There is a belief that on the fifth day lord Brahma sprung from the Pushkar lake, and so it’s an important day for Hindus to come and take a holy dip in the temple lake.

Reflecting the vibrant culture of Rajasthan through sparkling activities and events, the 100 years old Pushkar Mela is definitely one of the most famous and largest camel fairs in the world. From letting you witness the beauty of the golden sand to embracing the vibes of Rajasthani culture, this fair is a land of colors you must visit.

With multiple reasons for why you should attend the Pushkar Mela Rajasthan at least once in your life, here’s all the essential information about this popular fair and why you need to book your Rajasthan trip right away!

Why should you visit the Pushkar Fair?

• It helps you witness the beauty of Rajasthan like a local
• Let’s you be a part of entertaining competitions and events
• You get to listen and watch the most famous fusion bands of India
• It lets you experience the fun of staying in luxury and old-school style camps
• You get to witness the trading of camels
• Helps calm the adventurer in you with a range of pulsating activities
• It lets you witness the magical desert from up in the air

What are the highlights of the Pushkar Fair

While every day of the Pushkar Camel Festival is loaded with fun and cultural events, each day has a specialty, which will add onto your experiences. The true beauty of Rajasthan’s culture is best reflected through every bit of this fair, and so it’s essential for you to make a note of all the following highlights of all the events happening every day so that you don’t miss out on anything.

Day 1: Harmony Marathon, Hot Air Balloon Flights, and a renowned band (preferable Indian Ocean) will be playing to call the day off

Day 2: Langri Taang with foreigners, Camel decoration and dance contest, and sunset safari at the dunes

Day 3: Horse dance contest, Shilpgram Handicrafts Bazaar, and cultural evening

Day 4: Spiritual Walk from Gurudwara to Mela Ground and cultural performances on the ground

Day 5: Lagaan style cricket match, Mustache competition, turban tying, and kite flying

Day 6: Matka race, musical chair, and best of Rajasthan

Day 7: Adventure activities on the adventure zone

Day 8: Mega cultural event & closing ceremony, Matka race, Camel race, and Kala Jattha

The dates of the Pushkar Camel Fair are linked to the Hindu lunar calendar. The Fair has two components — camel trading and religious rituals. The camel trading, which is the main attraction for tourists, happens at the commencement of the festival and then winds up as the focus shifts to the religious aspect.