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Time : January / February
Venue : Jaisalmer
How to Reach : Jaisalmer is well connected by road and rail network with most cities and towns of Rajasthan.
Significance : The Desert festival displays the rich and colorful culture of Rajasthan.
Highlights : Performances by fire dancers, snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, folk artists, etc.
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The Desert Festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation at Jaisalmer which goes on for a period of three days. Desert FestivalThis eventful festival falls in the month of February when lakhs of people from various parts of the world gather in Jaisalmer to become a part of the jubilation. During these three days, the entire city resonates with folk music when camel races, folk dances and competitions are conducted to pull the tourists and promote local handicrafts. Among the highlights of the festival are the fire dancers swaying to traditional tunes, turban-tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest.

The Tourism Department of Rajasthan is resposible for the organization of the festival and delivering a praiseworthy job to cater to every requirement of the tourists coming from different places just to witness the festival celebrations. It is noteworthy that good artistes of international repute are brought by the department to perform at the festival.

This unusual festival has something for everyone, starting from vigorous camel rides, turban tying competition to the Mr Desert contest and even a prize for the most impressive moustache. Besides these, camel races and camel polo add an extra flavour to the whole event.

If you happen to visit Jaisalmer during the time of the festival, then make sure you do not miss this extraordinary festival as it gives a vivid picture of the romance and zeal of Rajasthan and its a guarantee that you will leave from here with fond memories for a lifetime.

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