Elephant Festival of Jaipur Rajasthan:

Elephant Festival Jaipur

Elephants have always been the integral part of royal courts in Rajasthan. Every year on the month of March a grand festival is held at Jaipur which is dedicated to these magnificent creatures. These elephants are the chief attraction of this festival. The Elephant Festival at Jaipur starts with a stunning parade of elephants, traditional dancers and camels. The elephants in this festival are beautifully decorated in a colorful manner by their owners. These elephants can be seen decorated with ornaments and jewelry. Female elephants in this festival can be seen wearing anklets which make a sweet sound of tinkle while they walk. The people sitting on top of these elephants can be seen sprinkling gulaal.

Some of the major events or attractions of Elephant Festival at Jaipur are Elephant Race, Elephant Polo, tug of war, best decorated elephant contest and many more. Other attractions of this festival include traditional plays, songs, music and folk dances performed by the local artists.

Thousands of tourists from all over India as well as other parts of the world, flock together to enjoy this grand festival. In this festival the tourists get to enjoy the festive occasion of Holi by throwing colors and flowers at each other. Therefore those who are planning to make a trip to Jaipur should make sure that they witness this festival. The Elephant Festival at Jaipur will prove to be a unique experience for you.