HOLI HAI !
Rajasthan is a destinations which witness a huge inflow of tourists from all over the world. In Pushkar, every year, hundreds and thousands of travellers , especially backpackers travel in order to explore its rich heritage and cultural grandeur. Pushkar is one of the destinatoins preferred by most to be visited during the Camel Fair or the Festival of colours. It’s a place where time seems to have stood still since it’s psychedelic heyday, where tie-dye t-shirts, dreadlocks and hookahs paint the vibrant shades of town.
Packing Guide:
Items of personal use
Caps,Sunglasses, Sunscreen,Wet Wipes
Personal Medical Kit & Prescribed medicines if you are on medication
Hard Cash (subjective)
Head Phones/Ear phones Eye mask & Ear plugs
Portable Speakers & chargers Torch
Book to read
Board Games/Playing Cards/UNO
Sports shoes (recommended for walking around comfortably in the city)
Rucksack and an additional small backpack
Hand towel
Plastic bag, to carry your soiled clothes.
Facts , Tips & Some Do’s & Dont’s
Holi:
Advisable to apply Lotion/Oil, makes it easy to remove the color, although they use mostly organic
Carry only organic colors
T-Shirts of Men might not last long, it is called Kapda Phaad Holi for this very reason, so one can wear what you intend not carrying back. (PS: It’s safe for the Ladies)
Although it’s safe, at any point Don’t let your guard down and stay close to your Trip Captain & your friends
Carry a waterproof Zip Pouch for Phone & handy cash for water/lunch etc
Beware of Pick Pockets
Holi celebrations & Hotel are in close proximity to the array of cafe options in Pushkar.
Pushkar Town/City: The temperatures during the day are set to soar higher.
To keep yourself comfortable, make sure you have loose fitting clothes with you that allow your skin to breathe. Carry flips flops or open sandals to keep your feet cool and relaxed.
Wear full sleeved clothes, shirt or tops, to cover your hands and arms and protect them from sunburn.
Food is mostly Vegetarian, considering Pushkar is a holy city
Nights can get cooler, so make sure you carry a light stole/jacket or shawl to cover yourself.
Do not forget to carry sunblock lotions and water bottles with you when stepping outdoors.
Take off your shoes at stairs if you are going near the lake at Pushkar. But ensure that someone else doesn’t walk away with them.
Do not take photographs of locals/tourists bathing in the lake.
Just a heads up, be cautious while dealing with other vendors at any destinations. If you want to hire local travel guide, do not go with him alone. If you are a solo female tourist, safety is more important than price.
Be polite, but do not be pressured into making any offering at the ghats. It is not mandatory.
Be careful of scams.
We all at the community come with an open mind, however avoid wearing Western-style casual clothes such as a mini-skirt, shorts, tank tops, camisole, or tight-fitting t-shirts as this may be looked down upon in Pushkar Ghats & temples due to the religious sentiments of the locals. As mentioned earlier, the whole of town is considered to be sacred, so whatever rules generally apply to place of worship in India, apply to the whole of town.
Happy Tripping
