One of the most colorful festivals on the planet, the Pushkar Mela (or Camel Fair), in the small town of Pushkar in eastern Rajasthan, a 3-hour drive from Jaipur, is not only one of the world's largest camel fairs but also a Hindu religious festival celebrating the sanctity and richness of the town of Pushkar.
During the festival, this picturesque little town swells in population from 14,000 to 200,000, while 50,000 camels are sold, decorated, shaved, raced, and performed. You can join in the cultural competitions and don’t miss out on shopping for bargains on traditional clothing, beaded jewelry, woolen blankets, colorful textiles, and other locally-made items.
