When we heard that we were close to a little town called Pushkar during their Camel Fair, we figured we HAD to go - what the heck was a camel fair?
This is what we found out:
Every year for about a week, a tent city is build in the desert outside of Pushkar where 50 000 camels and horses are brought from all over the state to do business, compete and perform. There are camel races, camel dance contests and camel competitions for height/size/capabilities etc. We found out an adult camel costs the equivalent of $400! ...and we figure that in camel families, it would be a big deal to give/receive a camel as part of a bride dowry. Picture it... "Marry my daughter, give her a good life, I give your family my 10 best camels." HA.
So this town is buzzing right now: 200 000 people, both Indian and foreigner come every year - this means busy streets, guesthouse prices are 5x more and shop owners won't settle for regular prices. Other than that, this town is super chilled out, on a holy lake and full of hippie garb. It is strictly vegetarian - town rules. Not even eggs are allowed. There is even a sign that says "No Smooching, No Hugging". Ooooh Pushkar!
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| The tent city |
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| Camels!... chillin'. |
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| Soooo many! |
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| The camel dancing competition |
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| Screwing in the Bollywood lightbulbs, on his camel. |
Three more days til we ride these guys across a desert!
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