Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2015

Want to explore many facets of Rajasthan, come to Jaisalmer during Jaisalmer Desert Festival. Colorful desert festival in ‘The Golden City’ Jaisalmer is being organized for three days in February 2015. One can witness real cultural and heritage at its full height during Jaisalmer Desert Festival. From folk artists dancing and songs, this desert festival has everything to allure domestic and international tourists. Jaisalmer Desert Festival is organized by Rajasthan Tourism Department at Sam Sand Dunes located at 40 km from Jaisalmer city.

Events and Attaraction

• The very rich and colorful Rajasthani folk culture is on show here for three days.
• Rajasthani men and tall beautiful women dressed in their bright costumes dance and sing lingering ballads of valour, romance and tragedy.
• Traditional musicians attempt to outdo each other in their musical superiority.
• The high points of the festival are – puppeteers, acrobats, camel tattoo show, camel races, camel polo, traditional procession, camel mounted band , folk dances, etc.
• Proud mustached villagers, dressed in their ethnic best come astride their picturesquely caparisoned camels to join in the camel dances and competitions of camel acrobatics
• Tug of war and Panihari Matka race are the events where visitors to the fair can participate and enjoy the thrill and taste of traditions.
• The turban tying competitions are big draws and laughter. 
• The Mr. Desert competitions, which are focused around the length and style of moustaches and rustic physique wrapped in traditional costumes, many visitors. 

Proposed Programme of Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2015

Venue: Sam Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer

Dates of Jaisalmer Desert Festival: 1st February To 3rd February 2015