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Desert Festival Jaisalmer – 29th - 31st January 2018 - Jaisalmer Festival

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Desert Festival of Jaisalmer: A three day long colorful events displaying traditional culture, folk songs and dance of imperial state of Rajasthan, India. Main attractions of this festival is Jaisalmer Fort situated on Meru Hill and is built by the Bhati Rajput king Jaisal Singh in in 1156. It is one of most awaited cultural and colorful festival showcasing Rajasthani folk songs and dance. This is best time to visit Jaisalmer to explore Rajasthani folk songs, arts of Kalbelia dances and turban tying competition or Mr Desert. You can also take enjoyment of Gair and Fire dances which are the major attraction of the Jaisalmer desert festival celebrations. The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is sponsored by the Rajasthan State Tourism Corporation. It has been designed to promote tourism in the enigmatic Thar Desert. The opening day of the festival unveils a fascinating procession that starts from the Jaisalmer Fort, and as it moves towards the Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium. Camel racing ...

Places to Visit in Rajasthan – Tourism in Rajasthan – Forts Palaces Lakes Cities

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Topmost torist sites and destinations to visit in Rajasthan: Amer Fort: Famous for its artistic style situated on a forested hill in Jaipur, capital city of Rajasthan. Sheesh Mahal & elephant ride topmost tourist attractions of Amber Fort. Hawa Mahal: A five-storey pyramidal shaped monument known as Palace of Winds or Palace of the Breeze in Jaipur built by red and pink sandstone Mehrangarh Fort: A National Geological Monument in Jodhpur. It is one of the largest forts in India and legendery for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. Jaswant Thada: A cenotaph situated in Jodhpur built by Maharaja Sardar Singh serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar.  Pichola Lake: An oldest & artificial fresh water lake built in Udaipur during year 1362 AD is noted for its picturesque background. It is adorned with grand palaces, temples, bathing ghats and elevated hills. City Palace Udaipur: A palace complex situat...