The Pushkar Camel Fair (Pushkar Mela) is held annually in November, coinciding with Kartik Purnima (full moon). In 2025 it falls around 5–9 November. The fair is one of the world's largest and oldest camel fairs with over 200,000 visitors. It includes camel trading, cultural events, folk music, and the famous turban-tying competition. From Delhi, Pushkar is 400 km (7–8 hours) via NH48 and Ajmer. EZPZ Taxi offers Delhi-Pushkar taxis during the fair period — book at least 2 weeks in advance as demand is very high. Call +91-9871121217 or visit ezpztaxi.com.
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The Pushkar Camel Fair (Pushkar Mela) is one of the world's most extraordinary events — a 5-day livestock fair combining 200,000 camels, horses, and cattle with folk music, competitions, and religious festivities. It draws both Indian pilgrims and international visitors.
Pushkar Camel Fair 2026 Dates
The fair is held on the Kartik Purnima (full moon in the month of Kartik) — the dates vary each year by the Hindu lunar calendar.
2026 Pushkar Mela: approximately November 19–23, 2026 (Kartik Purnima: November 23)
The fair peaks on the full moon night — that's when the main camel races, folk performances, and the holy bath at Pushkar Lake happen.
How to Reach Pushkar by Taxi from Delhi
Delhi → Pushkar: 400 km, 6–7 hours via NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur Expressway) and then NH-58 to Ajmer, then 14 km to Pushkar.
| Vehicle | Fare |
|---|---|
| 🚙 Sedan (Dzire) | ₹5,800 |
| 🚕 SUV (Ertiga) | ₹7,300 |
| 🚐 Tempo Traveller (12-seat) | ₹12,100 |
Fair Week Booking — Critical Advice
Book your taxi 4–6 weeks ahead for fair week. EZPZ Taxi availability fills up quickly during the Pushkar Mela period. If you're coming from Jaipur, fares to Pushkar also increase — the fixed EZPZ fare is your protection against this.
During the Fair: Vehicle Access in Pushkar
During fair week, vehicle access to Pushkar town is restricted to designated parking areas — your driver drops you at the mela ground parking (1.5–2 km from town centre). Plan for walking. EZPZ drivers know the drill.
What to Expect at the Fair
- Camel races: Early morning, best on Day 1–2
- Folk music and dance: Evenings at the mela grounds
- Hot air balloon rides: Available over the fair grounds and sand dunes — book separately
- Kartik Purnima holy bath: Thousands of pilgrims bathing simultaneously at the ghats at dawn on the full moon day
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