The world's largest camel fair takes place every year on the edge of Pushkar Lake in the Rajasthan state of India. It's one of the most colourful fairs, with over 25,000 camels and five days of merry making. You'll see the arid desert landscape brought alive by the colourful veils and skirts of the women and the turbans of the men, as large crowds of devotees flock to the lake during a time when it is believed all the gods visit Pushkar and bless the devout.
Camels are brought from miles around and trading is brisk. The camels are washed and adorned, with some shorn in interesting patterns. Stalls sell finery and jewelry for camels, which may offer you a unique souvenier.
This year, the fair will run from November 10 to 13. This is a great time to experience a true rural bazaar, with stalls of all kind selling a cornucopia of goods and crowds milling about. The sounds of holy scriptures fills the air and camels race.
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