Bookmark this! Things to do at the 44th edition of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival
Jaisalmer Desert Festival is all about fun and excitement. One can enjoy vibrant puppet shows, folk music and dance, camel races, camel polo matches, tug of war, juggling events, turban tying.
And longest mustache competition. Participants wear colorful traditional attires and display the best of Rajasthani folk culture and traditions. Presentation of Gair dance forms and folk fire dances are an added attraction of the Jaisalmer Desert festival.
Every year, Rajasthan celebrates the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in the golden sand dunes of the Thar Desert. The 3-day festival will begin on February 3 and end on February 5 this year as it celebrates its 44th edition. Here are the top 9 things to do at the Festival
ASTRO TOURISM
Shooting and promotion of “The Skies of Jaisalmer” and consecutive astronomy workshops to help the visitors spot constellations and planets in the beautiful night sky of Jaisalmer
Timeline: All 3 days
ARTIST LINE-UPS FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
The festival will feature some of the best Indian music talents to give you an unforgettable experience. The lineup is amazing and they are ready to bring the best of Indian music. From folk to classic, modern to fusion, our artists have it all.
Salim Suleiman, Indian musician and composer duo
Ankit Tiwari, Indian playback singer, live performer ,music director, composer Salman Ali, Indian Singer.
Shanmukha Priya, Indian singer with specializations in carnatic music, jazz, rock, pop and yodeling
Atrangi Project, One of India’s youngest and fastest rising electronic acts
Raghu Dixit Project, Indian singer-composer, producer, and film score composer.