Jaipur the Pink City of India is a vibrant an exotic destination of Rajasthan India Tours visited by scores of tourists throughout the year. It is the place where age-old tradition of fairs and festivals meet the historic glory on the backdrop of desert and monumental buildings. At this place numbers of festivals are celebrated throughout the year with great pomp and gaiety. Along with the gaiety celebration dance, music and cuisine heighten the joy of Jaipur Festivals.
This is among the most popular festivals of Rajasthan that attracts a large number of tourists from across the globe. It is a grand 10 day extravaganza celebrated from 14 to 24 January. This festival reveals magic and color of this exotic land through cultural programs like dance, music, craft bazaars, food stalls and theater. The festival is a platform that stimulates the arts, business and tourism of this state. Artists from across the globe come here to show their talent to this community-based art festival.
Kite Festival
This is another popular festival of Jaipur celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 14th January. It is celebrated as the kite flying day in which people irrespective of their ages fly kites from dawn to dusk. On this day, one can see kites of varied colors and sizes enveloping the blue sky. The festival draws expert kite-makers and flyers not only from cities of India but also from across the world. Designer's Kites of an infinite variety can be seen flying across the horizon which enthralls people.
Elephant Festival
This is another popular festival of Jaipur celebrated in the month of March. The grand celebration of this festival attracts scores of tourists from several parts of the world. In this festival elephant are dressed in colorful attire and decorated with gold and silvers ornaments. The colorful parade of elephants steals the heart of visitors who come here from several parts of the globe. During the festival, the elephants are taken out in procession, run races and play polo. The center stage of this celebration is Chaugan, the old stadium at Jaipur.
Jaipur Fairs and Festivals attract people from India as well as Tour India from across the world who wants to experience a spirit of Rajasthani culture. The pomp and gaiety of Jaipur Festivals are heightened by the presence of dance, music and cuisine of this vibrant state.
