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