Jaipur Elephant Festival

19 March 2011

The Elephant Festival is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants do a catwalk before an enthralled audience, making this festival an amazing one. The elephants move with poise in pageant, run races, play the regal game of polo, and finally participate in the spring festival of colours - Holi. It is staged one day before Holi.

Held at Jaipur Chaugan Stadium, the elephants put up a variety programme and the arena is brought alive with musicians and dancers. The festival starts with an impressive procession of the majestic animals lovingly painted and tastefully attired with glittering ornaments and embroidered velvets. There are deadly and fierce elephant fights.

A ceremonial procession is recreated with caparisoned elephants, lancers on horses, chariots, camels, cannons, and palanquins. Elephants are the centre of attraction in the many races and beauty pageants.

Finally, the tourists are invited to ride the elephants and play Holi. Participants dance with great vigour and the excitement rising to a crescendo.

This festival can easily be added to your itinerary, for more information please contact our India specialists on 01285 651010.