The world-famous Pushkar Mela is ongoing currently and you have some more time left to witness it. Post that, enjoy the Pushkar’s highlights along with Ajmer as you explore the countryside.
Many tourists make a beeline to visit during the Pushkar Mela, which is ably organised by Rajasthan Tourism and District Administration every year, for celebrating the years old traditions and treasures of the state. This vibrant fest, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair or Pushkar Fair, is a colourful and vibrant display of unique exhibitions, exciting competitions and fascinating events. Besides, this fair is renowned for being one of the world’s largest cattle fair.
The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or Pushkar Mela, as it is locally known as, is an annual week-long camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar between the months of October and November. It is one of the world’s largest camel fairs. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. competitions such as the ‘matka phod’, ‘longest moustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists. An exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar Club and a team of foreign tourists is also fun to cheer for.
FROM MUMBAI & AHMEDABAD: KARNALA FORT AND SANCTUARY
Karnala Fort is a fabulous trek with easy-moderate grade. There are many groups and agencies, which offer a guided trek here. Apart from the Karnala Fort trek, we suggest you take your kids for an enjoyable walk through the moist deciduous base forest of Karnala Bird Sanctuary.
November is the perfect time to see both resident and migrant birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch, Sulphur-bellied Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, Small Sunbird, Nilgiri Flowerpecker, Rufous and Heart-spotted Woodpecker, White-bellied, Greater Racket-tailed and Bronzed Drongo, Crested Hawk-eagle, Crested Serpent-eagle, and Gold-fronted Leafbird.
You can join this guided trek by registering at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
Tour of Nilgiris (TfN), an annual event, marks its 10th edition this year. TfN, to be hosted on Dec 10 – 17, 2017, is a circuit for seasoned cyclists, covering a distance of over 1,000 kms across Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Starting from Bengaluru, Cyclists will pedal through Mysuru, Madikeri, Sultan Bathery, Ooty and finish the tour by riding back to Mysuru.
A nature lover’s and an adventure enthusiasts delight, the challenging circuit allows riders to pedal across different terrains and an opportunity to ride through three wildlife sanctuaries and splendid mountains of Western Ghats. The entire route offers breathtaking scenery and exposes riders to a great biodiversity rich in flora and fauna. TfN leverages innovative technology that has great potential to address connectivity, support and medical assistance in remote places. The tour is now completely covered through GPS tracking of every rider and medical assistance offered through a medical team and ambulance, providing a blanket of security to the riders.
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