Pushkar - 11-kms from Ajmer (132 kms
from Jaipur) on the edge of the desert lies the tiny tranquil town of
Pushkar along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake.This is an important
pilgrimage spot for the Hindus, which has the only temple of Lord Brahma in
the country and one of the few in the world. Lord Brahma is known as the
creator of the world as per the Hindu mythology. It's marked by red spire,
and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who
is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site.
Every year, Pushkar comes alive in the joyous festivities, cultural
extravaganza and the cattle marketing of the famous Pushkar Fair.This fair
is one of the major cultural reflectors of the state of Rajasthan and people
from different parts of India gather on the fair ground to participate in
the various entertaining events there. Pushkar pulsates with vibrant energy
and activity during the fair held on the Kartik Purnima which falls on the
month of October or November and usually continues for about five days. The
Pushkar Lake is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in
India, the only one in the country associated with Lord Brahma. The place
simply teems with the devotees and the holy men or sages in various garbs
who come to the temple (Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir) to pray and take a
holy dip in the sacred waters of the Pushkar Lake. Apart from the religious
rituals and festivities, people participate in a number of cultural and
sporting events. The variety of folk dances and songs lend vivid splashes of
colour and music to the atmosphere that is already charged with excitement
of the camel races and the cattle fair. The bargaining process, which
involves a great deal of haggling between the camel traders and the buyers,
add to the spirit of the fair. This fair attracts people not only from India
but a large number of tourists from other countries as well.
Know
about the Rates
| Year |
Dates |
| 2006 |
November 2 - 5, 2006. |
| 2007 |
November 21 - 24, 2007. |
| 2008 |
November 10 - 13, 2008. |
| 2009 |
October 30 - November 02, 2009. |
| 2010 |
November 18 - 21, 2010. |
Fix departure for 2006
1/11/2006 Arrive Delhi
- Upon arrival met and transfer to your pre
booked Hotel
- After noon city tour of Delhi.
2/11/2006 Delhi to Ajmer ( by shatabdi express )
- Upon arrival met and transfer to Pushkar
3/11/2006 Pushkar
4/11/2006 Pushkar
5/11/2006 Pushkar to Delhi ( by Shatabdi express )
Suggested Itineraries
1.
Exclusive Rajasthan
15NIGHTS/ 16DAYS - DELHI - MANDAWA- PUSHKAR - JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - MT. ABU-
UDAIPUR - KOTA- JAIPUR - AGRA - DELHI
2.
Rajasthan with Camel Safari
18 NIGHTS/ 19 DAYS - DELHI - MANDAWA - BIKANER - JAISALMER - JODHPUR -
RANAKPUR - KUMBALGARH - UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR- JAIPUR - BHARATPUR -
FATEHPURSIKIRI - AGRA - DELHI
3. 09NIGHT/10 DAYS DELHI - VARANASI - AGRA - JAIPUR - PUSHKAR - AJMER
DELHI
4. 11NIGHTS/ 12 DAYS - DELHI - AGRA - RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR - PUSHKAR -
JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - DELHI .
