Pushkar wears a festive look as tourists pour in for annual cattle fair

20 Nov 2015 12:01 PM IST

Earning the tag of largest camel fair in Asia, Pushkar fair is held annually around October-November in the lake town.
Other animals like donkeys, horses too are traded.
Camels are bred by the local villagers and traded between buyers and owners that come from different districts and villages.
A man cuts the hair of a camel, grooming the animal in preparation for the annual cattle fair in Pushkar.
The festival is complete with camel race, tug of war (between different villages), competition to find the man with longest moustache, strongest moustache, best violin player and many more.
Foreign tourists enjoying camel ride during the Annual cattle fair.
Foreigners flock to catch a glimpse of the grandiose and intricacies of Rajasthani culture during the 5-day festival.
The town of Pushkar becomes vibrant during the festival time, offering the true essence and culture of Rajasthan to the visitors.

Earning the tag of largest camel fair in Asia, Pushkar fair is held annually around October-November in the lake town.