Every autumn the small temple town of Pushkar hosts the Pushkar Mela, a livestock and cultural fair held around Kartik Purnima. Herders arrive from across Rajasthan with camels, horses and cattle, and the town fills with music, competitions and pilgrims who come to bathe in the sacred lake beside one of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma.
Fair dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and change each year – we confirm exact dates when you enquire. Camp rooms fill fast, so early booking is recommended.
Best time to travel: October – November (around Kartik Purnima)
Tour Highlights
- Camel and livestock trading grounds at dawn
- Folk music, dance and fair competitions
- Evening aarti at the Pushkar ghats
- Brahma Temple and Savitri Temple hill
- Stay in a deluxe festival camp
- Jaipur sightseeing en route
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Jaipur
Transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure in the Pink City.
Day 2 Jaipur to Pushkar
Morning visit to Amber Fort, then drive to Pushkar (approx. 3 hrs). Check in to the festival camp and attend evening aarti at the ghats.
Day 3 Pushkar Fair
Sunrise at the camel grounds with a photographer guide, the Brahma Temple, the fair stalls and cultural events.
Day 4 Pushkar Fair & Savitri hill
Free morning at the fair, afternoon hike or ropeway to Savitri Temple for sunset views over the fairground.
Day 5 Depart
Drive to Jaipur or Ajmer for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 1 night in a Jaipur hotel and 3 nights in a deluxe festival camp
- Breakfast and dinner at the camp
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Local guide at the fair and in Jaipur
- Camel-cart ride around the fairground
Exclusions
- × International / domestic airfare
- × Monument entry & camera fees unless stated
- × Lunches unless stated
- × Tips, laundry and personal expenses
- × Travel insurance
- × Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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