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Every November, the sleepy little town of Pushkar (145 kms from Jaipur) comes alive with a riot of colours and joyous celebrations.

Held for five days and culminating on the auspicious Purnima (Full moon) day of the Hindu month of Kartik, the Pushkar Fair means different things to different people...

The ultimate pilgrimage for the religious minded...
a mega-bazaar for camel-traders...
an opportunity for villagers around to rejoice together with festive abandon...
an unforgettable and simply-not-to-be-missed experience for tourists... 

But the Pushkar Fair is much more than that - no one is untouched by its magical spell. It's not unusual to hear of tourists overstaying their visit by months, non-vegetarians and alcoholics turning herbivore, foreigners shunning their western garb for rustic clothes....

Over two dozen thumbnails await you in the sections ahead:

	Arriving in Pushkar In camel carts, tractors, mo'bikes, atop crammed buses...
	Sporting events Camel races, Tug-of-war, Decked-up camels...
	Camel Trading The World's Largest Camel Trading Zone
	Spiritual Nirvaana Holy dip, Colourful Sadhus...
	Other Glimpses Candid shots, shopping...