Pushkar Fair 2016

The Pushkar Fair also is known as Pushkar ka Mela is an annual 5-day camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the largest camel fairs in the world. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction for tourist across the world. Other than this various competitions are held in that mela.

Competitions such as the "matka phod", "longest moustache", and "bridal competition" are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists.In recent years the fair has also included an exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar club and a team of random foreign tourists.

The fair takes place at the bank of Pushkar lake. Men buy and sell their livestock, which includes camels, cows, sheep and goats.The women go to the stalls, full of bracelets, clothes, textiles and fabrics. A camel race starts off the festival, with music, songs and exhibitions to follow.
Pushkar Fair 2016 dates are ranging from 8 Nov 2016 -15 Nov 2016. For your comfort stay, we have a resort for you in Pushkar  naming Pushkar Fort Resort