Head to Rajasthan to witness the beauty of the Camel Festival

Rajasthan – the land of the Royals – is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. People from across the globe visit this state to witness Indian Royalty and splendour. Among the many spectacles that Rajasthan has to its credit, the Camel Festival finds a special mention.

Scheduled to be held on 14-15 January, the Camel Festival will be a visual delight for the tourists. Set the red backdrop of the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, the colourful festival pays tribute to the ship of the desert.

The official Twitter handle of Rajasthan Tourism tweeted the following:

A colourful sight of decorated camels against the red backdrop of Junagarh Fort, Bikaner awaits you at the #CamelFestival on 14-15th Jan.

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A colourful sight of decorated camels against the red backdrop of Junagarh Fort, Bikaner awaits you at the #CamelFestival on 14-15th Jan.

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World famous for its majestic forts, mesmerising palaces, mouth-watering cuisine, colourful attire and rustic music - Rajasthan is home to a huge population of camels. The Festival will display bejewelled camels that reflect innate Rajasthani style and elegance. Their charismatic moves and innocence will win your heart.

So are you ready to head to Bikaner for a rendezvous with the camels?

Rann Utsav: Head to Kutch for three-month long cultural extravaganza

One of the most popular annual tourism festivals in the country - Rann Utsav – began here on Tuesday amid much fervour and enthusiasm.

The festival was initiated by the then Gujarat Chief Minister – Narendra Modi – in 2005 with an aim to promote tourism in the state. Now, the festival, which is into its twelfth edition, has grown from being a 3-day event to a 3-month cultural extravaganza.

Rann Utsav has so much to offer that one cannot be content in a single visit. The buzzing atmosphere, the sheer excitement and the mesmerising aura of this place captivate visitors who get a chance to explore nature from the lap of culture like never before.

The festival gives an opportunity to tourists to engage with nature, get familiar with the culture and tradition of Kutch. The event also allows tourists to soak in the festive spirit by experiencing life in white desert.

Inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the Rann Utsav witnesses the gathering of tourists from across the glove.

State Tourism Minister Ganpat Vasava, who was also present at the inaugural ceremony said, “The festival is a step to make tourists identify the rich culture of Kutch district. When we started the festival, it used to be only for three days and now it is organised for more than two months. This shows how much the festival has grown and gained popularity among people.”

(With IANS inputs)

Gujarat Tourism’s latest video will entice you – Must WATCH

One of the most popular tourist destinations in India visited by people from across the globe – Gujarat – is indeed a traveller’s paradise. The western state of the country, which has been endowed with nature’s bounty besides man-made wonders, embraces visitors throughout the year.

A brand new video published by Gujarat Tourism highlights key features and the distinctive appeal of the land of lions.
From the remains of the world’s oldest civilisation – Indus Valley – to Gir National Park, from the Rann of Kutch to the mighty Narmada, from Sardar Sarovar Dam to the holy city of Dwaraka, from Ambaji Shaktipeeth to the Modhera Sun Temple, from Somnath to the Buddhist Caves, Gujarat has so much more to offer.

Check out the video below:


Right now, Gujarat is playing host to tourists from across the globe as it celebrates the Rann Utsav, an annual festival which starts in December and ends in February.