Pushkar camel fair Oct/Nov 2009

klr · Sep 29th, 2009, 20:29

I want to go to the Camel Fair this year but looking for a good group to join - preferably with a focus on photography. Can anyone recommend a good tour/group just for the fair? Has anyone done any trips with Gecko Workshops or read any reviews of them?

miki64 · Sep 29th, 2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by klr

I want to go to the Camel Fair this year but looking for a good group to join - preferably with a focus on photography. Can anyone recommend a good tour/group just for the fair? Has anyone done any trips with Gecko Workshops or read any reviews of them?

Remember that all hotels became very expensive if you don't have a reservation yet. I'm going to pushkar too

Ryan7611 · Sep 29th, 2009, 20:54

i am going as well. i have no reservation. i will stay in a tent if i have to. is finding accomodation really difficult ? i mean, it is definitely possible, right ? i have been paying 150-500 per night in my travels... is that doable ? if not, how much ? i may just stay a few days. when does the trading start ? oct 25 ?

Cameleer · Sep 29th, 2009, 21:18

I’ve been to the camel fair 3 times, but this year will be going to the Sonepur animal fair which is happening at the same time.
Rooms can always be found there anytime and the prices are usually cheaper than if booked over the internet. Rooms that were 300rs will be going for 1,000 to 1,200rs.
Best time for viewing the camels is 7 to 4 days before the end of the fair.
At 3 days before the end of the fair most of the camels will be gone and all of the people will be showing up.

klr · Sep 29th, 2009, 23:55

thank you very much for the info. Ryan7611 - apparently the religious side of the festival culminates at the full moon - on 2 Nov I think.

Am still looking for tips on photography groups to join.

Luci · Sep 30th, 2009, 00:46

Im travelling with Imaginative Traveller and going to the fair, I leave on the 23rd of October. I am a keen photographer too.

Cameleer · Sep 30th, 2009, 09:30

Here are some slideshows from my first trip to the Pushkar Camel Fair.
There are 5 slideshows at the bottom showing from the start of the fair to the last day.
This should help give you an idea of what to expect.
http://camelphotos.com/ss_index.html

Here’s my other website where you can tour Pushkar and the Camel Fair with 360° Virtual Reality Photos. This should help you learn your way around.

How it Works: Open up one of the VR Photos to start your tour. Use your mouse click and drag the photo in any direction and the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
Hotspots: You will see some red hotspots (red dots) they will take you to other locations.
http://indiavrtours.com/pushkar/index.html

And here are some GigaPan photos I shot where you can zoom in and move around to see all of Pushkar at night and day. These photos are shot with 50 or more photos, then stitched together to make one huge photo.
http://gigapan.org/profiles/5072/

Ryan7611 · Sep 30th, 2009, 11:52

great slideshow! im even more excited for the fair. i am curious how much it costs to buy a camel. i would like to buy a camel at the fair and then sell it the next day. just to say i owned a camel. is this possible ? i will likely have to take a substantial loss but that is ok.

can anyone shed some light ? it sounds ridiculous but i am 100% serious about this

klr · Sep 30th, 2009, 16:31

I'd like to come watch you buy and sell a camel!

Ryan7611 · Sep 30th, 2009, 21:04

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Originally Posted by klr

I'd like to come watch you buy and sell a camel!

im sure the local camel traders will eat me alive in the negotiation. i have a hard time negotiating for an autorickshaw, i cant imagine how it will be for a camel

miki64 · Oct 1st, 2009, 15:25

Ryan you negotiate and klr and I take you some photos

Could be a great indiamike meeting in pushkar

Ryan7611 · Oct 1st, 2009, 19:48

sounds like a plan. perhaps you 2 will enjoy a ride through the desert on my camel before i sell it.

miki64 · Oct 5th, 2009, 18:20

I'l reach pushkar on 26 october but i stay only 1 night

klr · Oct 5th, 2009, 23:03

I'm planning to be in Pushkar between 25 and 27 October. Hope I'm in time to see Ryan7611's great camel trade!

d_unofficial_intern · Oct 21st, 2009, 22:47

Hi All,

Not sure if this related to you but I'll also be there at the camel fest and would like to be part of the madness, Let me know if anyone of you is interested in catching up...below is the link of my post...Thanks

Pushkar and Nearby's, Oct 26 - 30th

Sep 29th, 2009, 20:29	#1
klr Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 6	Pushkar camel fair Oct/Nov 2009 I want to go to the Camel Fair this year but looking for a good group to join - preferably with a focus on photography. Can anyone recommend a good tour/group just for the fair? Has anyone done any trips with Gecko Workshops or read any reviews of them?

Sep 29th, 2009, 21:18	#4
Cameleer Camel Master Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 228	I’ve been to the camel fair 3 times, but this year will be going to the Sonepur animal fair which is happening at the same time. Rooms can always be found there anytime and the prices are usually cheaper than if booked over the internet. Rooms that were 300rs will be going for 1,000 to 1,200rs. Best time for viewing the camels is 7 to 4 days before the end of the fair. At 3 days before the end of the fair most of the camels will be gone and all of the people will be showing up. __________________ Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

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Cameleer Camel Master Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 228	Here are some slideshows from my first trip to the Pushkar Camel Fair. There are 5 slideshows at the bottom showing from the start of the fair to the last day. This should help give you an idea of what to expect. http://camelphotos.com/ss_index.html Here’s my other website where you can tour Pushkar and the Camel Fair with 360° Virtual Reality Photos. This should help you learn your way around. How it Works: Open up one of the VR Photos to start your tour. Use your mouse click and drag the photo in any direction and the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Hotspots: You will see some red hotspots (red dots) they will take you to other locations. http://indiavrtours.com/pushkar/index.html And here are some GigaPan photos I shot where you can zoom in and move around to see all of Pushkar at night and day. These photos are shot with 50 or more photos, then stitched together to make one huge photo. http://gigapan.org/profiles/5072/

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Ryan7611 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new york, NY Posts: 48	great slideshow! im even more excited for the fair. i am curious how much it costs to buy a camel. i would like to buy a camel at the fair and then sell it the next day. just to say i owned a camel. is this possible ? i will likely have to take a substantial loss but that is ok. can anyone shed some light ? it sounds ridiculous but i am 100% serious about this

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klr Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 6	I'd like to come watch you buy and sell a camel!

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