If you are in Pushkar around the fair you must take a balloon ride. This gives you an opportunity to avoid the crowds and at the same time experience the fair. Glide gently above the crowd over the vast expanse of the dunes to get an amazing bird’s eye view of the fair and the desert. Drift over the lake and the temples of this ancient sacred town and feel the magic of floating over this motley humanity.

The balloon ride is usually organised towards the end of the fair. The best time to take a ride is at sunrise when the soft rays of the sun slowly light up the temples, ghats and the ancient buildings surrounding the lake. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and capturing it all in the morning light is a dream-come-true for any photographer. Advance booking is recommended to get the best time slots.