Desert Festival, Jaisalmer

The beautiful state of Rajasthan has always been associated with everything that is exotic,Desert festival colorful and vibrant. An electrifying combination of colorful people and customs makes Rajasthan a dream destination for many. The Thar Desert that stretches through a major portion of Rajasthan is not just a geographical entity. In fact, it can be called an extension of Rajasthan's culture and has played a major role in shaping it history. This aspect makes the Thar Desert a great topic to research on and what can be a better way to do this than by visiting the annual desert festival held in Jaisalmer.
Held during the winters, the desert festival of Jaisalmer can rightly be called a showcase of Rajasthan's culture and vibrancy. The first thing you notice on reaching the venue is color splashed everywhere. Be it the gaily-decorated shops or the colorfully dressed people, you can find it everywhere. The desert festival provides a lot of scope for fun and enjoyment. Shop for mementos, enjoy camel rides or gush at the unique spectacle of camel dances - you can never have a dull moment in Jaisalmer.
A day at the Jaisalmer desert festival would be an out of the world experience but the merriment seems to grow as the day wears on. A huge number of folk artists and performers descend on the festival venue around evening and regale visitors with their lively performances. Bon fires and colorful camps further make it an ideal place to spend a delightful evening complete with music, food and folk tales. If you want to be a part of the desert festival of Jaisalmer next year, make sure to visit Jaisalmer between 7 - 9 February (2009). Chances are that you will come back for a second round the next year.