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    2/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Desert Festival

    Rajasthan, India
    The three-day Desert Festival is an incredible spectacle that includes a whole raft of cultural events and celebrations. The event is hosted in the incredible "Golden City" of Jaisalmer, which provides a mesmerising backdrop for a festival of traditional music, folk dancing, food and drink stalls, camel racing, craft bazaars and other cultural and artistic performances. This is a colourful spectacle that attracts crowds from across the state as well as many international visitors. Other attractions in Jaisalmer include the Fort, Patwon-ki-Haveli, the Tazia Tower and the picturesque Gadsisar Lake

    Themes: Dance , Culture , Spectacle , Entertainment , Music
    Hours: Various
    Cost: Most events are free
    Where: Jaisalmer
    Jaisalmer is in western Rajasthan, 620km (385 miles) west of Jaipur
    Rajasthan, India

    Getting there:
    Air: Regular flights to Jaisalmer from Jaipur and other cities in India
    Rail: There are excellent rail links with most towns and cities in India
    Road: A good road network links Jailsalmer to most towns and cities in Rajasthan and beyond

    Contact Information:

    Ministry of Tourism
    Transport Bhavan
    Parliament Street
    New Delhi
    110 001
    India
    Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
    Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
    Website: www.incredibleindia.org

     


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