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The gala annual event of the Elephant Festival takes place in the months of March-April in Jaipur with great vigor and festivity. Innumerable numbers of elephants decked up in embroidered cloths, silver jewellery present an awesome procession before an amazed audience.
The annual event takes place in Chaugan stadium at Jaipur and is presided over by national and international tourists alike. Since the elephants were an integral part of the royalty in the Rajput era, their presence is still considered to be auspicious in any royal pageant or festivity. These royal beasts were not only a part of their hunting expeditions but a mark of their pride and honor too.
Features:
The elephants are trained to put a lot of gleaming acrobatics. There are races, the royal game of Polo, fierce elephant fights. The game of polo is the prime attraction of the festival where teams wearing red turbans try to out score each other.
The elephant feats are accompanied by music and dance programs by the local folk.
The female elephants are beautifully decorated in floral motifs from head to toe by their mahouts. They resemble brides in their ornaments and velvet fabrics while their anklets make a musical noise creating a magical rhythm.
The tourists are given the opportunity to mount the elephants and play the Indian festival of colors holy which makes the atmosphere more attracting and magical.
Apart from the parade by the majestic elephants, a ceremonial procession of the past is recreated by involving lancers on horses, chariots and camels and palanquins.
Season
The best time to visit Jaipur to enjoy the elephant festival is during the months of March-April.
How to Reach
By Air
Nearest airport is Jaipur from where flights to major cities like kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai are available.
By Rail
Trains from available from Delhi to Jaipur and other major points in the state.
By Road
Deluxe buses are run from Bikaner house Delhi by Rajasthan roadways on a regular basis. One can also opt for private cars and taxis.
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 Elephant 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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