| Extraordinary is an apt word for a tourist destination | | | | polo are the wonderful events visitors can treat their |
| like Rajasthan. It abounds with an exciting array of | | | | eyes to. The female elephants also participate in the |
| attractions, which are bound to leave you spell bound. | | | | beauty pageant and the most beautiful female |
| The colourful life and rich heritage of the land are all | | | | elephant bags the prize. Play Holi in a unique style by |
| captured majestically in its architectural marvels, | | | | mounting the finely painted and decorated elephants. |
| lip-smacking cuisine, beautiful handicrafts, colourful | | | | Pushkar Fair, Pushkar |
| fairs and festivals and mesmerizing music and dance. | | | | Famous the world over, Pushkar Fair is the largest |
| The best way of getting to know the Rajasthani | | | | cattle fair in the world. It is held in November every |
| culture is by participating in its unique and colourful | | | | year attracting traders from far and wide. Several |
| fairs and festivals. Some of the famous fairs and | | | | cultural activities such as dance and music |
| festivals of Rajasthan are: | | | | performances, urban tying competition and camel |
| Desert Festival, Jaisalmer | | | | races are organized during the festival. The food |
| Jaisalmer comes alive with colours, dance, music and | | | | stalls offer a variety of delicious traditional dishes of |
| laughter during its annual Desert Festival(January/ | | | | Rajasthan. |
| February). Many musicians, dancers and performers | | | | Urs Fair, Ajmer |
| from all over Rajasthan flock to Jaisalmer to be a | | | | Reflecting unity in diversity, the Urs Fair is visited by |
| part of its Desert Festival. Camel, the ship of the | | | | both the Muslims and Hindus. The Fair is celebrated on |
| desert is the centre of attraction in this festival. | | | | the first six days of Rajab (seventh month of the |
| Camels are decked up from head to toe in a | | | | Islamic calendar) at Dargah Sharif in the honour of |
| traditional style, all looking very attractive. Camel | | | | the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. It is believed |
| races attract many spectators from far and wide. | | | | that the prayers offered earnestly at the Dargah |
| During the festival, the mesmerizing light and sound | | | | Sharif never go unanswered. All you need is absolute |
| show on the unfathomable sand dunes on a moonlit | | | | faith. |
| night never fails to captivate the hearts of the | | | | Also don't forget to scan the venues of the fairs and |
| visitors. | | | | festivals of Rajasthan for colourful and wonderful |
| Elephant festival, Jaipur | | | | handicrafts. The venues are dotted with numerous |
| Organised by Rajasthan Tourism, the Elephant | | | | stalls where handicrafts such as jewellery, blue |
| Festival is a unique festival of Rajasthan. Celebrated | | | | pottery, miniature paintings, tie and dye fabric, leather |
| with great enthusiasm on the eve f Holi in March/ | | | | ware, metal crafts, puppets and stone carvings are |
| April, the festival is high on entertainment quotient. | | | | available. The beautiful dance and music performances |
| Elephants, the royal creatures are decorated | | | | and lip-smacking culinary delights are also a part of |
| beautifully as they are the centre of attraction of the | | | | the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. |
| festival. Elephant races, elephant march and elephant | | | | |
