You know of this fair as Pushkar Fair, Pushkar Camel Fair, Kartik Mela or Kartik ka Mela. Names may be many but the fair has one objective – to bring people closer to the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan.

This year, the fair is from November 1-9, and the festivities have begun; if you are not already in Pushkar for the festival, you better make some travel plans. And soon.

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This year, the Pushkar Fair will be without the popular cattle fair due to the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestocks. Every year, the cattle fair used to be the highlight of the fair. Farmers from all across the state gather at this fair to trade livestock such as cattles, camels and horses.

However, this is also an important season for pilgrimage to the holy Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims from all over the country travel to Pushkar for this pilgrimage.

This year, the state tourism department has invited tourists from all over the world for the fair under the aegis of
Pushkar Chalo Abhiyan.

What to expect from Pushkar Fair?

A number of cultural events and competitions take place during the fair festivities. Fun competitions like tug of war between men and women, dance,
matka phod, and longest moustache competition are some of the most interesting ones at the fair. Camel race is another competition one should not miss out on.

1. How to reach Pushkar in Rajasthan by road?
   Pushkar is well connected by road. By bus it will be a long ride, so the best option is to take a train to Ajmer and then do a cab or bus to Pushkar.
2. How to reach Pushkar by train?
   Nearest railway station is Ajmer. There are good connections for Ajmer from all major cities in India.
3. How to reach Pushkar by air?
   The nearest airport is in Jaipur, 140 kilometres away. From Jaipur, Pushkar is almost 3 hours away.