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Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2026: Dates, Highlights & Travel Tips

The Jaisalmer Desert Festival turns the golden city into a stage of folk music, camel races, and turban competitions. Plan your stay early — desert camps and he...

12 Jul, 2026 6 min read Jaisalmer 3.1K views

The Jaisalmer Desert Festival turns the golden city into a stage of folk music, camel races, and turban competitions. Plan your stay early — desert camps and heritage hotels fill fast.

Festival highlights

  • Camel races and polo on the dunes
  • Mr. Desert contest and folk performances
  • Sunset views from the fort walls

Pair the festival with a private Sam dunes safari for the full Rajasthan experience.

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