Nagaur Fair, Nagaur (Jan-Feb.) Essentially an cattle fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports.

Kite Festival (held on 14th Jan of every year) A festival with a difference - as kites take to the sky all over Rajasthan. The main celebrations are in Jaipur and Jodhpur.

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer (Jan-Feb.) One of the most popular of all festivals it is a journey into the heart of the desert, the golden city of Jaisalmer that has a charm of its own.

Baneshwar Fair, Baneshwar (Jan-Feb.) A religious festival with simple and traditional rituals. This fair is the centre of attraction of a large number of tribal from the neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat who join their brethren from Rajasthan in offering prayers to Lord Shiva.

Gangaur Festival, Jaipur (March-April) A festival devoted to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands.

Mewar Festival, Udaipur (March-April) A festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions, devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates.

Elephant Festival, Jaipur (March-April) A festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great occasion for the visitor to watch several elephant sports and also play this festival of colors.

Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer (According to Lunar Calendar) Held in the memory of the revered Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti, it is an occasion for thousands of believers to congregate at the shrine and offer their prayers.

Summer Festival, Mt.Abu (June) Organized in the only hill station of Rajasthan, this is the coldest place at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort.

Teej, Jaipur (July-August) A festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Women dressed in bright colors and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially it's a women's festival

Marwar Festival, Jodhpur (October) A festival devoted mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. This is a festival that allows the visitor to understand and enjoy the folk traditions

Pushkar Fair, Ajmer (November) The well-known and marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event.

Camel Festival, Bikaner (January) An enchanting desert city which comes alive with music and dance. It is fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual folk performances, camel, race camel.etc.