| A trip to Pushkar is one worth taking, especially | | | | accessories meant for camels include jewelry made |
| during the Pushkar Camel Fair. This extraordinary fair | | | | of silver and beads such as silver bells and bangles |
| showcases the best of camels and cattle in the | | | | around their ankles. |
| northern states of India. Not only can one see these | | | | Part of the revelry at the Pushkar Camel Fair in |
| fine creatures but also buy them at this livestock fair. | | | | Rajasthan is the camel races and competitions that |
| In addition to camels, one can also spot a large | | | | are organized here every year. Yet another exciting |
| number of cows, horses and ponies. And you | | | | event is the camel beauty contest. In this one of a |
| thought Pushkar was only about camels! | | | | kind contest, visitors can enjoy the sight of camels |
| Several activities and competitions are organized | | | | being lovingly adorned and paraded. The camels strut |
| during the fair. While the first two days are reserved | | | | before their ardent admirers and enjoy every |
| exclusively for camel trading, the rest are laden with | | | | moment in the limelight. The horses though slightly |
| fun for all visitors as the traders take a back seat. | | | | neglected, also receive their fair share of attention as |
| Needless to say, cattle and other livestock are also | | | | they too are groomed and accessorized. The finest |
| traded, but it's camels that hold the spotlight at the | | | | quality saddles can also be purchased her for horses. |
| Pushkar fair. Camel traders and villagers from cities | | | | Apart from admiring the Pushkar camels and cattle, |
| and states miles away join at Pushkar to show off | | | | one can enjoy the riot of colors that swarms the |
| their prized beasts. | | | | Pushkar Fair. Visitors can buy knick-knacks from all |
| All cows, horses and camels are groomed and | | | | across Rajasthan at this fair. Turbans, women's |
| preened to look their best. Some camels are even | | | | jewelry and trinkets are just few of the many things |
| shaved to form different kind of patterns. These | | | | one can buy. One can also sample the delicious but |
| camels are also accessorized interestingly. The | | | | strictly vegetarian cuisine here. Bon Voyage! |