Popular Festivals of Rajasthan: Dates, Locations and Highlights

Rajasthan's festival calendar is one of the most colourful in India, and timing a trip around one can add a genuinely different dimension to a standard heritage circuit.

Pushkar Camel Fair (October/November) Rajasthan's best-known festival internationally, combining a livestock trading fair with cultural performances and rituals at Pushkar Lake — see our dedicated Pushkar guide for the full details.

Teej (July/August) Celebrated widely across Rajasthan, particularly in Jaipur, Teej honours the monsoon season and marital devotion, with women dressed in vivid green traditional attire, processions, and swings decorated for the occasion — Jaipur's Teej procession is among the most visually striking versions of the festival.

Gangaur (March/April) Following close after Holi, Gangaur celebrates Gauri (Parvati) and is especially significant to Rajasthani women, marked by processions carrying idols through city streets, most notably in Jaipur and Udaipur.

Marwar Festival (October) Held in Jodhpur, this festival celebrates Rajasthan's folk heroes through music and dance performances, often held against the backdrop of Mehrangarh Fort.

Desert Festival (January/February) Jaisalmer's winter festival brings camel races, folk music and turban-tying competitions to the desert town, adding a festive layer to an already atmospheric desert-camp season.

Planning a festival-timed trip Accommodation in the relevant town sells out fastest around these exact dates, so book well ahead if a specific festival is the reason for your trip. Our Jaisalmer and Udaipur & Kumbhalgarh packages can be timed around several of these festivals on request — mention your preferred dates when you enquire.