Pushkar Camel Fair and Rajasthan Oct 24 – Nov 7

daniela · Sep 26th, 2009, 14:31

hi jasmine,
will be in india for 5 weeks and trying to get some contact with people to travel with, will be landing in mumbay on the 23rd october heading to north, would like to go to rajastan and other places, dont have an exact plan yet...and would b nice to travel with a girl.
could meet you in november....
keep in touch

all the best

daniela

JasmineFlower · Oct 13th, 2009, 02:12

Hi Daniela,

I agree it would be nice to travel with another girl. I still don’t have my plans all in order, but I think I’ll be in Jaipur around the 22nd and then I’ll head West. I have to be back in Delhi by Nov 12th.

If you’re in Rajasthan before then let me know when and where.

JasmineFlower · Oct 13th, 2009, 02:14

Does anyone know if I’ll be able to get accommodations in pushkar during the camel fair if I arrive on the 25th? I’ve heard that it is very busy and I’m a bit nervous about showing up without a place to stay, but all the places that book ahead are really expensive?

I realize that everywhere jacks their prices, but is it reasonable to assume I could spend $10-20US a night for something moderate?

d_unofficial_intern · Oct 13th, 2009, 08:41

Hey Jasmine,

Thought will write you for an option of hooking up for pushkar, I have also posted a similar thread, u might wanna check out for details...i'm from delhi and can catchup to take this further for the said trip.

Lemme know...tc

harsha · Oct 14th, 2009, 19:11

Hey Jasmineflower

Pushkar will be very crowded during the camel fair..I called up few hotels yesterday and most of them were full and couple of them were quoting pretty high...above 1000 rupees.

harsha · Oct 14th, 2009, 19:12

One option can be to stay in Ajmer and make day trips to Pushkar for couple of days. Ajmer is just 40 minutes drive from Pushkar.

hitanshu · Oct 15th, 2009, 02:07

That logic of staying in ajmer is old hat. Everyone's trying it so even ajmer rates aren't "cheap".

HOP, interesting. Its okay if one has enough time and patience to wander about a bit

jt4499 · Oct 16th, 2009, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by realmacoy

hi,
i am travelling to pushkar in my car on the 24th of oct. from delhi, travelling alone so would love to share so if anyone is i nterested to travel along then they r very welcome....best regds ajay

Hello,

A friend and I are interested in this if you still have space. What are the details of your trip? We are two Americans who are living in Delhi for a few months with plans to travel. We are very friendly, and would love to travel with you.

- Arvil

pixelville · Oct 20th, 2009, 14:25

I am planning to go from Mumbai to Pushkar (& Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Mt Abu, Khichan, etc) from Oct 26-Nov 15.
My husband & I are from the US (originally from India) and are currently traveling and discovering India.
If anyone wants to hook up for part of the journey, rent/share a car/driver, or just meet up in Pushkar for a short while, contact me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniela

hi jasmine,
will be in india for 5 weeks and trying to get some contact with people to travel with, will be landing in mumbay on the 23rd october heading to north, would like to go to rajastan and other places, dont have an exact plan yet...and would b nice to travel with a girl.
could meet you in november....
keep in touch

all the best

daniela

SapnaCh · Oct 27th, 2009, 17:54

HI everyone
My brother and I (in our mid to late 20s) are coming to Pushkar on 31st. Its the first leg of our Asian tour.
Can you suggest places to go so we can meet likemind travellers?
I assume its easy to get a bus to Pushkar from Ajmer?
After the Camel Fair, we're hoping to tour around Rajasthan and do the touristy thing. I don't fancy spending my days in car with my younger brother, so opting for trains. Are trains around Rajasthan quick and easy? (easy to book tickets etc)
Big thanks!

daniela · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:10

hi ,
im in udaipur on my own, got to know someone but now goin to a different place, if you are nearby maybe we could travel together
greetings daniela

hitanshu · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:20

trains aren't particularly great in there (in parts only - so jodhpur-jaisalmer is one section, as is ajmer - abu.)

You can take *decent* (not comfortable as a train) sleeper buses (pack a quilt to sleep on) overnight within Rajasthan - perfectly safe.

labrol · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:43

Many guest houses in Pushkar have accomodation because most pilgrims and local visitors stay in temple dharamshalas or out in the open in the dunes. Just in case you do not find accomodation, catch the bus to Ajmer in evening and find plenty of space around the Dargah from Rs.400 upwards.

Oct 13th, 2009, 02:14	#18
JasmineFlower Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 10	Affordable accommodations in Pushkar during the camel fair? Does anyone know if I’ll be able to get accommodations in pushkar during the camel fair if I arrive on the 25th? I’ve heard that it is very busy and I’m a bit nervous about showing up without a place to stay, but all the places that book ahead are really expensive? I realize that everywhere jacks their prices, but is it reasonable to assume I could spend $10-20US a night for something moderate?

Oct 15th, 2009, 02:07	#22
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Out of coverage area! Posts: 879	That logic of staying in ajmer is old hat. Everyone's trying it so even ajmer rates aren't "cheap". HOP, interesting. Its okay if one has enough time and patience to wander about a bit __________________ SMASH!!!!

Oct 29th, 2009, 01:43	#28
labrol Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gurgaon, India Posts: 305	Many guest houses in Pushkar have accomodation because most pilgrims and local visitors stay in temple dharamshalas or out in the open in the dunes. Just in case you do not find accomodation, catch the bus to Ajmer in evening and find plenty of space around the Dargah from Rs.400 upwards. __________________ Alone I walked. Strangers joined in. We became a caravan.

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