Shekhawati Festival

 Shekhawati Festival of State of Rajasthan is annually organized by the state tourism in association with district administrations of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. The festival is held every year on 10th and 11th of February in Shekhawati region. The region is famous for its frescoes and is fast emerging tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan, India. The festival is organized at number of places in Shekhawati region like Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu etc. Shekhawati region is abundant with painted Havelis, beautifully structured mansions and patio. Tourists are seen exploring through horse riding the rural parts of the region and getting closer views of countryside and the people. Artists and craftsmen from every corner of Rajasthan use this festival as an opportunity to display their talent to the world.

The idea behind organizing the Shekhawati festival is to provide the tourist an occasion where they can have extensive views of Shekhawati region and its cultures.  One day tour is organized for the tourists on the occasion of the festival. It includes the jeep and camel Rajasthan safaris and farm visit. Tourists are seen enjoying the hospitality of the people of the region. Besides this there are many programs organized on the occasion of the festival. Rural games, Havelis competition, various cultural programs etc are seen enthralling the tourists who visit the festival in large number from across the country.