The Bikaner Camel Festival starts in Januray and begins with a fantastic procession of these magnificent animals, bedecked with incredible Rajastani textiles in brilliant colours.

The camels have plenty to show off about as they engage in numerous displays of racing, dancing and acrobatics. There's even a beauty competition!

Thousands from all over Rajasthan and beyond converge on Bikaner every year in January, to witness the fancy footwork of these strange beasts, including all the biggest camel traders in the region.

At night it's time to celebrate, as renowned musicians from Rajasthan and local folk performers entertain the crowds. Dizzying skirt-swirling dancers and fire dancers do their stuff while dazzling fireworks light up the fortified desert city of Bikaner.

January is a perfect time to go to Rajastan ("Land of the Kings"), because it's winter here and the days are not as muggy, humid or hot as they can be in the searing days of summer (March to June).

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Suggestion of ARTEH® Hotels in Rajasthan, India.

- Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur
- Rambagh Palace in Jaipur
- Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodphur