Desert Festival

The three-day Desert festival held annually in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Held in the months of January-February, the popular Desert Festival. The people of Rajasthan dress themselves in the most colorful attires and sing local folk songs that speak of the lives of local heroes of the state. The energetic dances and the powerful singing set the perfect mood to indulge in festivity and grand celebration. The plethora of activities that take place in the Desert Festival are sure to keep you amused for three whole days. Even after that, you would want more! The main attractions of the festival are the folk dancers in their vibrant costumes and attires. They perform some very traditional dances that are exclusive to the state of Rajasthan

The dancers perform some very thrilling acts like fire dance and near impossible acrobatic stunts. Seeing them will make you think if those bodies are made out of rubber! Other than these performances, you will find interesting acts by snake charmers, puppet shows and camel races. Known as the Ship of the Desert, camels are an integral part of any fair and festival. The camels are decorated beautifully and many contests like camel dance and camel polo are held for the amusement of all the people visiting the Desert Festival.

There are many more interesting activities that are worth a mention. Many people participate in the turban tying competition, which is a fun activity. The people of Rajasthan are known for their colorful turbans that are tied in a very unique style. When it comes to grooming, how can a beauty contest be far behind? Yes, you read that right! There is a contest to judge the best-dressed and best-looking Rajasthani. The winner is declared Mr. Desert. All this looks amazingly grand with the desert backdrop and the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort in the background. The Desert Festival must not be missed at any cost if you are visiting Rajasthan.

The Jaisalmer Desert festival is sponsored by the Rajasthan State Tourism and is nothing but a marvelous celebration of Rajasthan folk arts and crafts. This festival serves as an excellent platform for showcasing the creative and long standing cultural traditions of golden Rajasthan. Luxury Rajasthan Travel ensures that you get a unique opportunity to be a part of this splendid cultural gala and feel the regal magnificence of Jaisalmer, firsthand.
Among the interesting highlights of the Jaisalmer Desert festival the stalls and tents displaying handcrafted goods, carpets, rugs and clothing are quite interesting.