Pushkar, the holy town in Rajasthan is known for it's sacred lake
and the only Brahma Temple in the world. Legend has it that this
lake was formed where Lord Brahma - the lord of creation - dropped
a lotus on the day of the full moon. Every November, the famous Pushkar
Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami, finish on Kartik Poornima
(Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly a gathering with thousands
of camels, cattle and horses for trade, with added attractions of
games, races, local folk dances, song and entertainment.
The tourist village is self sufficient and is specially designed
to complement the natural beauty of the site. The village is arranged
in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, being named after
the famous dances of Rajasthan. The village also has huts (all double
bedded) with attached western style toilets, and running hot water.
CUISINE
Due to the religious significance of the fair, food served is strictly
vegetarian. There is a choice of Indian and Continental delicacies.
FACILITIES
» Western style toilets with running water.
» Attached Bathroom (hot
water available separately).
» Foreign Currency Exchange
Counter.
» Post Office with ISD
/ STD/ Fax, Medical Aid, Safe Deposit, Shopping Arcade and Fire Preventing
arrangements.
» Tourist
Information Counter.
» Round-the-clock Coffee
Shop.
» Rajasthani folk dances,
music and artisans at-work.
» Camel ride and parking
facilities.