Morning Scene at the Pushkar Camel Fair

November 11, 2011 • Spiritual Adventures

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So I decided to wake up early (4:45am) on our first day at the Pushkar Camel Fair and head in to see what life was like pre-dawn. I headed out with my camera on a camel cart and arrived at the fair about 25 minutes later. Traders were slowly waking up. Small fires can be seen here and there with men huddled around them. Masala Chai (tea) brewing over these fires. It’s quite cold relative to day time temperature and some men were even huddled up against their camel.

My favorite time of the day to explore when traveling overseas is dawn. You truly get to see local life waking up and springing into action. Here are some photos from my morning exploration of the fair.

Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Hot air balloons take off in the distance making their way slowly across the fair and scaring a few camels in the process.

Hot air balloons at Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Traders are intrigued by the sight of hot air balloons. Not something you see often in India.

Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

All throughout the day buying and selling of camels take place.

Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Camels, camels and more camels. As far as the eye can see...

camel trader Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

A camel trader who willingly posed for the photo

camel trader drinking chai tea

A hot cup of masala chai would put a smile on anyone's face in the morning

lady carrying firewood on her head, India

A good supply of firewood is needed to keep all the campfires going at dawn and dusk

Horse trader at Pushkar camel Fair 2011, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan man with colorful turban, Pushkar, India

The brownish desert landscape is dotted with Rajasthani men in colorful turbans.

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