Tourism in Rajasthan - Rajasthan is where all the country's similes and metaphors appear to have come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and
amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colorful turbans
and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers,
harsh sunlight and the cool evening breeze - are all there in abundance.
The
Camel Festival (January) :
A spectacular event of camel performances, camel races, camel acrobatics dances
and camel milking competition are a part of of the celebrations.
Kolayat Fair (November) :
Coincides with Pushkar fair when pilgrims take a holy dip in the Kolayat lake
on the full moon day in the month of Kartik.
Gangaur Festival (April) :
Dedicated to Goddess Parvati- the consort of Lord Shiva. Grand processions
of the deity accompanied by dancing women are a part of the eighteen day long
celebrations.
Holi ( March ) :
Exuberant festivals beginning several days before the actual day of Holi,
make it a special and spectacular occasion.