The Golden City of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is a star holiday destination of India and entices millions to grab air tickets for the nation. The city is further vying for attention with yet another irresistible offering of a vibrant and exciting feast, ‘Jaisalmer Desert Festival’ (1st – 3rd February, 2015). This three day long gala event is sure to take merrymakers into the colourful world of Rajasthani festivities. With sparkling decorations, grooving live performances by tribal and spicy food amidst the golden sands and perfect weather, the festival ought to be your perfect jaunt during winters in India!
Cultural Activities
During the three days of celebrations, a plethora of fascinating competitions and unique performances are to be held, which promise typical Mela (carnival) style fun and frolic. Holidaymakers may catch a glimpse of artistic performances like snake charming and acrobatic shows by popular gymnasts belonging to the nomadic tribes of Rajasthan. Jugglery, puppet shows, turban tying and longest-moustache competitions, and camel races are some popular features that depict a distinct yet entertaining facet of ‘nautanki’ world. Indeed, there is no doubt that Jaisalmer Desert Festival is one of the most popular cultural festivals of India.
Camel Performances
Camels play an integral part of this extravagant festival as an entire day is dedicated to camel related activities. The Dedansar Stadium of Jaisalmer is flooded with hundreds of camels where competitions like camel decorating, camel fur cutting, and camel polo are organised to keep the visitors amused for several hours. After a short interval, the action turns to Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium where the Border Security Force Camel Tattoo, world’s only camel mounted band, gives a spellbinding gymnastic performance over on camel backs!
Shopping Scene
Shopping is yet another alluring aspect of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival which makes flights tickets to India sell like hot cakes. The intricate patterns and designs, vivacious colours, and the extensive assortment of objects for home décor undoubtedly set shopaholics on a mad quest to buy everything! And the list just not ends here. Visitors may further shop for the daintiest pieces of apparel which are on sale and are available on discounts. Luckily, currency exchange is not a problem for tourists as there are dozens of mobile currency exchangers available. Also, several stalls accept credit cards thus making shopping a memorable experience here at Jaisalmer.
