On a diversified landscape of the Indian Sub-continent, an elongated stretch of sand dunes in Rajasthan the annual Camel Festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. With a fact of Camel being a “Ship of Thar Desert”, this giant humped mammal is a significant part of the livestock of villagers living in small towns and cities near the Thar Desert. Rajasthan hosts various camel festivals that involve trading of these majestic beasts with a cultural extravaganza that attracts a large volume of crowds from all across the country. Destinations of Rajasthan like Bikaner, Pushkar, Nagaur, and Jaisalmer where travelers can absorb themselves in the cultures and traditions of this royal state that shows its magic and beauty.
Places of Celebration
Bikaner Camel Festival: In Bikaner, the Camel Country celebrates the Bikaner Camel Fair organized by the Department of Tourism, Art, and Culture every year in January. The celebration is honoring the ships of the desert and comprises of many such traditional activities like folk dance, camel races, and some other interesting things. The livestock traders come along with camels that are adorned with sparkling bridles, traditional necklaces, heavy anklets, etc.
Pushkar Camel Festival: A small town of Pushkar in Rajasthan celebrates an annual livestock fair of Pushkar Mela that attracts tourism from worldwide to experience this ultimate fair where trading of camels by livestock traders. The famous holy destination of Rajasthan, Pushkar celebrates this gala during the month of Kartik Purnima (that usually falls in October and November).
Nagaur Fair: The Second Largest Fair in India, Nagaur Cattle Fair plays a major role in boosting Rajasthan Tourism. It is an amazing gala celebrated in the city of Nagaur where loads of traditional events take place like folk dance & classical music, competitions, and more to entertain the tourists in their own way. The most notable thing to consider is more than 2 lac cattle are gathered for the purpose of trade in the city.
Jaisalmer Desert Festival: The most popular desert festival held once in a year over the great Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Desert Festival attracts the major interest of domestic and international tourists from all across the world. It is held in the month of Magh (February) as per the Hindu Calendar and observes many fun and frolic competitions that engage the attention of tourists gathered in Sam Sand Dunes.