Held in the months of January-February, the Desert
Festival exudes a delightful spirit. For three days, the otherwise barren
land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with hordes of colourfully
dressed people.
In fact during these days, Jaisalmer gets a chance to parade its exuberant
charm to the world. Some chosen and cherished moments of the glorious and
illustrious past and affluent culture are on display. The traditional dances
backed by high pitched music take the folk dancers and the audience on an
euphoric trip. The turban-tying competition and Mr. Desert Contest add a
touch of excitement to the festive celebrations.
The famous Gair dancers and the traditional fire-dancers leave the crowds
enchanted whenever they perform. The grand finale is a trip to the sand
dunes where one can enjoy the pleasure of a camel ride and at times also
view the musicians and dancers performing on the dunes. All arrangements are
made by the Department of Tourism and RTDC.
How To Get There - Jaisalmer Desert Festival
By Air
The nearest airport is at Jodhpur.
By Rail
There are convenient rail and road connections to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur
(about 285 kms.). Jaisalmer is also situated on National Highway No.15.
By Road
There are convenient rail and road connections to Jaisalmer from Jodhpur
(about 285 kms.). Jaisalmer is also situated on National Highway No.15.
General Information - Desert Festival of Rajasthan
Location
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Prime Attractions of Jaisalmer
Havelis
The beautiful mansions built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants are known as
'havelis' and several of these fine sandstone buildings are still in
beautiful condition. Patwon ki Haveli is the most elaborate and magnificent
of all the Jaisalmer havelis.
Jaisalmer
Fort
The golden - yellow sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns
the Trikuta Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old
city, nearly a quarter of modern Jaisalmer.
Sam Sand Dunes
Any trip to Jaisalmer is indeed, incomplete, without a trip to the most
panoramic dunes of Sam where the wind is unceasingly carving out scenic
patterns, on the sand! Situated 42 kms from Jaisalmer, the sun-soaked Sam
Sand Dunes bring to light a glided mirage. Truly the essence of the desert,
the ripples of the wind-caressed dunes create an enchanting mirage.
Gadsisar
Lake
Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer, the rainwater fed reservoir, was built in 1156
AD and rebuilt in 1367AD by Maharwal Garsisingh.
Govt
Museum - Jaisalmer
The Government Museum in Jaisalmer is situated on Police Line Road near
Moomal Hotel. It was opened in 1984. The large collection of wood and marine
fossils in the museum gives an insight into the geological past of the area.
Manak
Chowk
Outside the fort is the main market place called Manak Chowk, which is the
centre of local activity. From Manak Chowk, one can walk into the lanes
where the famous carved havelis are to be found. Each haveli's facade
differs from other. Built mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries, the
carving in the havelis of Jaisalmer is of a very superior quality.
Wood Fossil Park
Wood Fossil Park at Aakal, is 17-kms from the city of Jaisalmer. Lying on
the Barmer Road, this park transports you back to the Jurassic period, when
the whole Thar region lay under the sea. The park with 180 million-year-old
fossils that are the geological landmarks for the study of the Thar Desert
is any geology enthusiast?s delight.
Desert National Park
It preserves the eco-system of the desert within its confines. The Monitor
lizards, desert foxes, porcupines, occasional wolves and black bucks, and
the Great Indian Bustard (a protected bird ) are found here, forming an
ecological chain revolving around cactii and other hardy desert plants.
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