{"id":1,"date":"2017-07-17T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/?p=1"},"modified":"2017-07-17T15:35:48","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:35:48","slug":"pushkar-mela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/pushkar-mela\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Camels, Colours and Culture\u2019-Pushkar Mela"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A five- day journey of fervor, festivity and frolic, the Pushkar Mela reflects the vibrancy and diversity of Rajasthan. Originally intended to increase cattle and livestock trade between the locals, today the Pushkar Mela plays a host to millions of tourists from across the globe. People come all the way to witness its ecstatic beauty, complimented by the cultural richness of its events. As the days approach the winter season, zeal and enthusiasm for the Pushkar Mela kicks in. With a plethora of attractions for one explore the cultural heritage of the city. Giving you the giving experience of a lifetime, the Pushkar Mela is not to be missed, as it holds a special something for everyone-<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>For the Beautiful Ladies<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Housing souvenirs and handicrafts from Rajasthan, the Pushkar Mela is a shopaholic\u2019s paradise. Right from traditional jewelry and mirrored Rajasthani dresses to the handcrafts bags and accessories, everything will steal your heart away.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55\" style=\"width: 298px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-55\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/jewerelly-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/jewerelly-300x251.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/jewerelly-768x641.jpg 768w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/jewerelly.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rajasthani oxidized jewellery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Travel Explorers-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those who enjoy the scenic beauty will get an instant high witnessing the sprawling colours and festivities that paint the Pushkar Mela. Being one of the biggest cattle fairs, it is on the bucket list of almost all travel explorers, adding vibrancy to their trip. Camping on the colourful desert is a cherry on top of the cake.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_56\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56\" style=\"width: 345px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/travellers-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-56\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Decked up Camels ready to perform with their \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Maters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For the Food Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57\" style=\"width: 417px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food-300x177.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/food.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Famous Dal bati churma, Lal Maas, Milk Cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rajasthani cuisine is to die for. The aroma of the preparations complimented by the flavor of the spices will leave you salivating until you taste their sumptuous dishes. The authentic Rajasthani seasonings and the spicy dash to their meals will leave you craving for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Art Appreciators<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to food and shopping, the entertainment at the Pushkar Mela will win your heart. The Folk Dances, the desert music, the traditional acrobatic performances are a treat to watch. The\u00a0cultural richness that reflects in each performance will force you to delve deeper into this vibrant culture.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cultural-Tours-of-Rajasthan-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cultural-Tours-of-Rajasthan-300x185.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cultural-Tours-of-Rajasthan.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Kalbelia Dancers showing their moves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For the Fun Enthusiasts-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides local performing arts, the Pushkar Mela also showcases and conducts a series of bizarre competitions like the Matka Phod, the biggest Moustache, turban tying, and the like. These events are exclusive to the Rajasthani heritage and only at the Pushkar Mela can you experience them with zest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/moustache-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/moustache-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/moustache-768x510.jpg 768w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/moustache-1024x680.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/moustache.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bizzare competitions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>For the Camel Rides-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that a Camel Fair will have a plenty of Camel rides across the desert to increase the fun and frolic of the Mela. A unique experience to savor forever, a camel ride at the Pushkar Mela will be the highlight of your trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60\" src=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/camel-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"321\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/camel-300x101.jpg 300w, http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/camel.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-60\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Camel Rides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Besides what is mentioned above, the Pushkar Mela is also the prime site to witness the beauty of large hot air balloons and take a dip in the Holy Pushkar Lake to fight away the negative vibes. In a nutshell, the Pushkar Mela is a full package of fun, enjoyment, festivity adding to ones cultural and religious enrichment.<\/p>\n<p>Come join Walkathon Tours this October and Enjoy Pushkar Mela with us .<\/p>\n<p>Contact : <a href=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/\">http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mail : \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0info@walkathontours.com<\/p>\n<p>Call: 91-8588850810<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A five- day journey of fervor, festivity and frolic, the Pushkar Mela reflects the vibrancy and diversity of Rajasthan. Originally intended to increase cattle and livestock trade between the locals, today the Pushkar Mela plays a host to millions of tourists from across the globe. People come all the way to witness &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/pushkar-mela\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u2018Camels, Colours and Culture\u2019-Pushkar Mela<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[10,19,14,24,9,17,23,20,8,16,18,22,11,7,13,12,6,15,21,4,5,25],"class_list":["post-1","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-adventure","tag-artlovers","tag-camel","tag-camel-rides","tag-camping","tag-colours","tag-competition","tag-culture","tag-dance","tag-desert","tag-food","tag-fun","tag-handicrafts","tag-photography","tag-pushkar","tag-rajasthan","tag-shopping","tag-trade","tag-tradition","tag-travel","tag-travellers","tag-walkathontours"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1\/revisions\/62"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/walkathontours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}