The Shekhawati Festival held on I0th and 11th February
every year is organised jointly by the State Department of Tourism, District
administration of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu, and the M.R. Morarka- GDC
Rural Research Foundation.
Shekhawati, already famous for its frescoes, is fast becoming a rural
tourism destination too. Travelling on horse back, the tourists get a closer
view of the countryside and the people. And they return with an indelible
imprint of not only the friendliness of the people but also of the
agricultural revolution sweeping the villages -- the region now exports 80
per cent of its crops whereas only a few years ago, it could meet only 10
per cent of its requirement through local production.
For a broad-based discovery of Shekhawati's culture, the festival is spread
over a number of venues - Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. The
programmes include a one day tour of the region, camel and jeep safaris,
farm visits, rural games, cultural programmes, havelis competitions and
fireworks.
The driving force behind this festival, the M.R. Morarka - GDC Rural
Research Foundation, has pioneered integrated rural development since 1993
and has identified tourism as a thrust area for creation of employment
opportunities. The festival and other efforts of the foundation have
convinced the haveli owners of the need.
How To Get There - Shekhavati Festival
By Air
Jaipur is the nearest airport, 142-km away.
By Rail
There is a railway station at Nawalgarh and is well connected to the
surrounding areas by train.
By Road
Jaipur is 142-kms from Nawalgarh by road.
Local Transport
Jeeps and auto rickshaws are availabe for within the city commutation.
General Information - Shekhawati Festival
Location
Nawalgarh, Shekhawati in Rajasthan.
Unique Features
Cultural Wealth And Economical Growth Of Shekhawati.
Timings
I0th and 11th February every year.
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