Fast Facts
Venue:Navalgarh, Shekhawati region, Rajasthan
Significance: Promotion of art and culture of Shekhawati
Duration of Festival:2 days
Month of Celebration: February
Next Date of Event: med February
Reaching There: Navalgarh is approachable by train and road from Jaipur
Shekhawati fair is a foster effort of the State Department of Tourism, District administrations of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. Each year on 10th and 11th of February, the whole of Shekhawati region is transformed into a venue of fair and festivals. The renowned Shekhawati fair is a gala event for cattle trading. The Shekhawati festival hosts an array of attractions for everyone.
The festival is an opportune time for the inhabitants of the place as it provides avenues for trading and making a livelihood. It is the perfect time to showcase the heritage of traditions and culture of the region. People who come to see the festival are ensured of extreme fun.
Attractions of Shekhawati Festival
If you are keen to peep into the village life of Rajasthan, then you are at the right place. Here you will come to know a lot about the rustic charm, the humbleness and hospitality of villagers. You can discover the unexplored terrains of the surroundings on a camel's back. Yes! You can actually ride a camel and enjoy camel safari here. Besides, Would you not like to indulge in extreme rapture of other attractions! These include :
Camel and jeep safaris
Farm visits
Rural games
Cultural programs
Haveli competitions
Shekhawati festival could just one more reason to visit the places dotted with frescoes and massively lavish mansions. These havelies stand a testimony to the grandeur of monarch's royalty. Pay a visit to the exciting Shekhawati fair and you will yourself feel the excellence and joviality.
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