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Jaisalmer or the city renowned for the Golden Fort comes alive during the months of February and March, with the color, music, rivalry, glory and the vibrancy of the Desert festival.
Organized by the tourist authorities in association with the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation in order to maintain the heavy tourist flow to the region and also propagating the state's cultural and social aspect, the festival is organized every year. The duration of the festival generally lasts 14 to 15 days.
Features:
Rajasthani men and women in their traditional attire put up cultural programs on their folk dances and songs.
Musicians challenge themselves to competitions trying to out do each other in musical feats.
Turban tying contest are held along with longest moustache hunting men contests.
Camel safari rides are an added attraction for the visiting tourists
Tourists can buy the local handicrafts, embroidered textiles, leather goods and rugs to add as souvenirs from the craft bazaar.
Season
The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer to enjoy the desert festival is during the months of February- March.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest Airport is Jodhpur, which is 308 kms away. Small cargo flights are available from Delhi to Jaisalmer.
By Rail
Train from Jaisalmer is available to Jaipur, Jodhpur and New Delhi.
By Road
Jaisalmer being a prime tourist location is accessible from all major points of Rajasthan.
Tour to India takes you on a virtual tour of Fairs and Festivals in India. Tour to India also gives detailed information and online bookings for tours to Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan and the Desert Festival is one such festival in Rajasthan. To book the tour or for more information please fill up the given form below.
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