Camel Safari and 500 Temples in Pushkar

Passing through the mystical desert landscape of Rajastan, it's hard to pass a camel safari. We found our opportunity in Pushkar. As usual, we made a spectacle as our guide led us through town and we towered over everyone on our camels. I don’t know what it is about us. People were taking pictures of us on our camels.

Riding a camel is pretty cool. They are awkward but graceful at the same time and oh, so tall. You hop on when it is sitting. You have to lean back when as it stands or you get thrown off. My camel, Cobra, had ankle bracelets that jingled as she walked. Parker was lucky to get to ride Romeo. Romeo is the two time winner of the annual Camel Race at the biggest camel fair in the world which is held every year in Pushkar. Romeo was a handsome camel and was pretty full of himself. He’s the best and he knows it.


Our sunset safari was short and sweet. Riding a camel is comparable to riding a horse, same-same but different. We opted for a shorter ride so we would be able to walk properly afterwards. It was a very touristy thing for us to do and we enjoyed it.




Pushkar is a holy city which means no meat, eggs, or alcohol. Parker and I were a bit worried. We like meat, eggs and alcohol. At breakfast our waiter asked us how we wanted our eggs. It wasn’t on the menu but came with the breakfast we ordered. We hesitated but ate our omelettes. We did stay away from meat and alcohol even though we knew it was probably available. It was only a few days anyway. And wow, the food was delicious.

Puskar was lovely. There is a small lake in the middle of town that is surrounded by 500 small white temples. We had a nice time in the tiny holy town in the desert.