Marwar Festival

Marwar Festival

Rajasthan is known for its splendid list of festivals celebrating the state?s vivid colours. One of them is Marwar Festival Jodhpur which underlines the cultures of this royal Indian state. The festival is celebrated to honour the legendary heroes of Rajasthan. Thousands of travellers flock here to attend this unique festival that echoes unheard stories of some of the most significant heroes of the past. Jodhpur Marwar Festival is adorned with numerous cultural events, including music shows, folk songs, traditional dance forms, and much more. Comes Mid-October and the entire Jodhpur gets busy with the preparations to allure visitors from far and wide.

Be a part of the Marwar Festival to unveil what makes this state truly incredible. The sights of locals dressed in beautiful attires and dancing on Rajasthani music are a treat to the eye. Numerous performances can be relished at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Mandore and Mehrangarh Fort which give an astonishing backdrop to the festival. The folk artists present beautiful stories of battles and of the heroes through their songs and acts which actually take you deep into the memory lanes. Also, do not miss camel tattoo and polo matches during the festival.

How to Reach

By Air: Domestic airport of Jodhpur is 5 kilometres from the city centre. It is well-connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur and Jaipur. The nearest international airport to Jodhpur is IGI airport in New Delhi.

By Train: Jodhpur Junction railway station connects to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Palace on Wheels, the famous luxury train also stops here to visit the city.

By Bus: Jodhpur is well connected by the buses run by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. There are a plethora of options from local to luxury buses that connect the city with neighbourhood cities and states.

Self Drive: Jodhpur connects Delhi, Ahmadabad, Udaipur and Jaipur through national and state highways. A long drive in the rusty countryside is a memorable experience.