# 8 Desert Festival |  Jaisalmer |  India | February 2015 

The Desert Festival of Jaisalmer

You will never forget marvels like the famous Gair and Fire dancers that are the major attraction of the desert festival celebrations. Interesting contests including a tying competition and a Mr. Desert contest further enhance the fun of the occasion.

the famous Gair and Fire dancers

A trip to the Sam sand dunes marks the grand finale, where you will enjoy camel rides and brilliant performance by the folk artist under the full moon against the backdrop of picturesque dunes.

The Exotic camel rides and brilliant performance by the folk artist

Desert Festival of Jaisalmer is a colorful festival held in February every year.You will get to see Cultural events, camel races, turban tying competitions etc. Not exciting enough! Attend the contests to judge the man with the best moustache. 

The rich culture of the region is on
display

Everything is exotic in the Desert festival, amidst the golden sands of the Thar Desert. With a final musical performance by folk singers under the moonlit sky at the dunes in Sam, just outside Jaisalmer, the festival comes to its end. The rich culture of the region is on display during this three daylong extravaganza.

Glimpse of the exotic Desert festival on the golden sands of the Thar Desert

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