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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Pink City and Its Elephant Festival

Beautiful state of Rajasthan can be defined as state with art and crafts, state with lights and colors, state with tradition and culture and state with occasions and festival.


True essence of soil and love that is associated with land can be traced out only from the sites of Rajasthan and its beautiful capital Jaipur which is renowned as Pink city is just so much linked with a spirit of belongingness.

Pink city which is famous for its colors is also famous for its elephants and in many cities of Jaipur like that of Amber Fort and Jal Mahal elephant rides draws many tourist from across the world. And the growing popularity of elephant has really shaaowed the sphere of humpback ride.

As we all take an impression of camel being main cattle of Rajasthan, Jaipur holds it importance and showcase it to the world by organizing an annual Elephant Festival, which shows the importance of Elephant equal that of Camels.

So to commemorate and attract more tourists Jaipur always holds the elephant festival as per the annual calendar.

During this festival which generally falls on the month of March which is marked by Holi is witnessed by grand parade of the giant tuskers.

Although 2013 edition took place amongst fanfare and excitement but the next edition of this festival is not too far away. So if you wish to witness how they march with the colors then contact with Jaipur holiday packages and take part in festival.

During this time of festival you are going to witness a huge flock of tourist who enjoys along with locals, so if you are done with winter session then contact with Jaipur holiday packages, and ask them to book one for you for the third week of March.

Jaipur Polo Ground which is a present location of elephant festival is located on the opposite flank of the cricket ground Sawai Man Singh Stadium. Prior to this location these festival was used to get celebrated at Chaugan Stadium, but the growing popularity and growing traffic forced the management to shift its location and at present it is celebrated at Jaipur Polo Ground, which is far more spacious and convenient and allows tourist to enjoy each and every segment of festival.

In festival time, the giant tuskers are decked with beautiful and colourful clothes along with other accessories to make them look awesome before they march into field of sashay down the city’s popular streets and into the stadium where an opulent parade is witnessed by hundreds.

Alongside you are going to witness some other contest and events which adds more delight to the festival.

Much to the tourist delight, during this festival tourist are allowed to play their part and tourist also participates by riding and smearing Holi at each other faces. The post-sunset hours are usually reserved for a magnetic display of fireworks With cost-friendly Delhi weekend packages, you may take interest in participating at the festival so contact with Jaipur tour package for further assistance.

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