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Royal Camp, Pushkar
The Royal Camp at Pushkar takes place at the same time as the famous Pushkar Horse and Camel Fair and the Festival of Brahma, which takes place during the full moon every autumn. The Shikar-like Camp consists of a large Mughal-style reception tent, a recreation tent and several kitchen and store tents. The camp is located on a large private site overlooking the Mela ground and is flanked by open fields and hills. The Mela ground is within walking distance and the town of Pushkar can be approached easily.
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Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is at Jaipur which is 150 km away. There are a number of Indian Airlines flights connecting Jaipur to Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Rail : Ajmer is on the Delhi - Jaipur - Marwar - Ahmedabad line and most trains stop here, There is also a fast train Shatabadi Express connecting Ajmer to Jaipur and Delhi. The comfortable train is fully airconditioned and leaves Delhi at 6.15 am on all days except Sunday. The train reaches Ajmer at 1.30 pm. From Ajmer railway station, Pushkar is a half-an-hour drive.
Road : There are regular bus services from Jaipur, and other major cities of Rajasthan to Ajmer.
Some important road distances.
New Delhi 410 KMS
Ajmer 14 KMS
Kota 200 KMS
Jodhpur 210 KMS
Udaipur 303 KMS
International Airport: New Delhi- 410 Kms
Domestic Airport: Jaipur- 150 km
Railway Station:Ajmer- 14 km
Bus Depot:Ajmer
City Center:Pushkar
Things to do
Enjoy camel rides, camel and jeep safaris, performances by the famous singers and dancers of Thar, shop for local craft and handmade items and colourful Rajasthani dresses/turbans.
Camel Fair : The colourful Pushkar Camel Fair, one of India's biggest festivals, brings visitors from all over the world. The date of the fair can vary according to the Hindu calendar but it always falls on the full moon of Kartik Purnima, or sometime in October/November. More than 200,000 people bring an estimated 50,000 camels to the town. The objective is not only livestock trading but also pilgrimage and festivities in the form of camel races and street theatre. Musicians and jugglers regale the tourists and pilgrims alike as the town throbs with activity.hed
Temples: Pushkar is the only place in the world where Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation, is worshipped. Brahma Temple, the most important temple is dedicated to this deity. A one-hour trek up to the hilltop Savitri Temple overlooks the majestic lake and celebrates Brahma's wife, Savitri.
Ghats: A visit to any of the numerous bathing ghats is a spiritual experience par excellence. Thousands of pilgrims can be seen taking a holy dip in the waters of Lake Pushkar to the haunting accompaniment of religious chants and ringing bells.
Eating
Indian and Continental cuisines are served. Rajasthani cuisine is also available.
Facilities
Room Service
Doctor on call
100 luxury tents
Attached baths with water closets
Cold and hot water
Fans and hot air blowers
Captive power supply
Unique venue for conferences and seminars
24-hour security
Campfire
Money exchange
Dining tent for 130 people
Camel and camel cart safari
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