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Jaisalmer Essential Information
Camel Polo in Jaisalmer- Rajasthan
Jaisalmer is specially known for reverse printed fabrics.
Desert Festival (February)The desert festival at
Jaisalmer is a three-day festival held between late January and mid
February. The festival is specially organised by the RTDC for
tourists. A tourist village is set up for the purpose which includes
snake charmers, puppeteers, and acrobats. Folk music reverberates
through the desert air as men and women in traditional costumes
perform folk dances.
A variety of competitions like tug-of-war, camel polo, camel
acrobatics, and races are also organised.
By Air
The nearest airport to Jaisalmer is Jodhpur (check)
By Road
Jaisalmer is well connected by road to Jodhpur (258km.), Bikaner via Pokhran (330km.), and Barmer via Devikot (153 km.) Rajasthan Roadways buses connect Jaisalmer with important towns like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Barmer.
By Rail
Jaisalmer is on a broad gauge line that connects it to Jodhpur. It is an overnight journey from Jaisalmer.
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