Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2023 This year Jaisalmer Desert Festival is going to be organized from 3 to 5 February. In which there is a possibility of tourists coming from the country and abroad. If you are fond of adventure, then do planning and booking to come here from now.
Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2023: The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is held every year in February in the Thar Desert of Jaisalmer. Which is starting from 3 February this time and will run till 5 February. The festival takes place at Sam Dunes, located about 42 km from Jaisalmer city. Which is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and starts 3 days before the full moon in the Hindu month of Magha. Every single facility from food and drink to accommodation and fun is available at this festival. To participate in this colorful program of Jaisalmer, a large number of tourists come not only from India but from all over the world.
Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Desert Festival is a very famous festival of Jaisalmer, which is organized in February in Sam Desert, located about 42 km from the city. This is a three-day festival organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department. Tourists from all over the world come to see this famous festival of Jaisalmer. The morning procession from Sonar Durg i.e. Jaisalmer Fort is the most special attraction of this festival, in which the Camel Mountain Band of BSF, the jawans dressed in Rajasthani costumes, and the amazing stunts of the folk artists are different fun.
What will be special to see this time at the Desert Festival?
Competitions like the long mustache, Mr. Desert, turban tie, camel race, and fire dance make the festival exciting. Apart from India, artists from India and abroad also exhibit their art at this festival. Moreover, it is a different kind of experience to see the stunts performed by well-dressed camels. If you are an adventure lover then there are many activities for you like camel safari, motor paragliding, and helicopter ride. Apart from this, playing polo on desert safari can also be enjoyed.
Make these preparations before going to Jaisalmer Desert Festival
1. Book tickets well in advance.
2. The weather is hot in the morning, but it gets colder in the evening, so pack woolen clothes as well.
How to reach Jaisalmer?
Air Travel- The nearest airport from Jaisalmer is Jodhpur, which is at a distance of 294 kilometers from here. Taxis, cabs, and buses are available from the airport so that Jaisalmer can be easily reached.
Train travel- Direct trains run from big cities like Delhi, and Mumbai to Jaisalmer.
By Road- Jaisalmer is connected by National Highway-15. There are also Volvo bus services from Delhi and Ahmedabad that connect Jaisalmer to other cities in Rajasthan.
