Festivals : Rajasthan
8 célébrations au calendrier, dans l'ordre chronologique.
Teej Festival
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Monsoon green, mehndi and a gilded palanquin procession through the old city. Wear something bright.
Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar, Rajasthan
Fifty thousand camels, folk music and a full moon over the desert — Rajasthan's most photogenic week.
Bikaner Camel Festival
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Camels in embroidered finery, fur-cut competitions and desert dancing in the Thar's quietest corner.
Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur, Rajasthan
The world's largest free literary gathering — five days of authors, arguments and courtyard chai.
Udaipur World Music Festival
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Three free stages, lakeside gardens and acts from thirty countries — the Venice of the East plugged in.
Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Turban-tying contests, camel polo and a moonlit finale on the Sam dunes outside the golden fort.
Mewar Festival
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Boat processions on Lake Pichola, palace fireworks and Rajasthan's spring welcomed in royal style.
Gangaur Festival
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Eighteen days of devotion end with idols of Gauri carried past the City Palace at dusk.