Pushkar Fair Tour.com How to Reach Pushkar

How to Reach Pushkar

By Air:
Jaipur at 146-km is the nearest airport.

By Rail:
Ajmer at 11-km is the nearest railhead from Pushkar.

By Road:
Pushkar is well connected by road and is 11-km from Ajmer.

Timings:
There is a steady flow of pilgrims throughout the year to Pushkar, which is among the five principal places of Hindu pilgrimage. It is, however transformed into a bustling fair-ground in the month of Kartik (October-November) when the annual Pushkar Fair and a cattle fair are held simultaneously. The fair starts from Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and goes on for 12 days, till Kartik Purnima. Both the religious fair and the cattle fair are now internationally renowned tourist attractions. A small fair is held in the month of Baisakh, which is primarily a local event.

Location:
11km North-West of Ajmer, Rajasthan.

Unique Features
Hindu Pilgrimage.

Main Attraction:
Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Cattle Fair.

Recreation Centers
A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organised to enliven the event. Movies are shown and competitions are arranged. Bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and other competitions add to the attraction.