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