This time of the year Jaisalmer, pulsates with the sights & sounds of Desert Festival celebrations. Located in the heart of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone crowned by a fort. It’s also known as Golden City because the sand gives a golden-yellow touch to the city. It’s 864 kms from New Delhi & 558kms from Jaipur.  

The Desert Festival (19^th Feb – 21^st Feb) is a 3-day extravaganza of colour, music and festivity, held at the golden city of Jaisalmer. Folk dances, exciting competitions & contests, especially the turban-tying contest, Mr. Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities. Folk artists performing against the splendid backdrop of the famous Sam sand dunes on the full moon night and more make it a not-to-be missed event. The place swarms with thousands of visitors, decorated camels, cattles & the enthusiastic participants. The exotic delicacies, the vivid stalls, competitions, the spectacular fair ground, exotic food makes it a lifetime experience. The entire desert looks so full of life, colorful and vibrant. It’s a must have experience!!!