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Bikaner Camel Festival

Organizer: Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan (Tourist Reception Centre, Bikaner)

Junagarh Fort, Dr Karni Singh Stadium, Camel Farm & Raisar sand dunes, Bikaner, Rajasthan

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When
January · 2 days · annual
Where
Junagarh Fort, Dr Karni Singh Stadium, Camel Farm & Raisar sand dunes, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Charges
Entry: Free (stated 'Free' on the Govt of India Utsav portal)
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Event essentials

Festival · Government source

Annual government camel festival: procession of decorated camels from Junagarh Fort, camel races/decoration/dance competitions, rural sports, and adventure sports at the Raisar sand dunes.

Annual · dates announced yearly

Recurring · Annual festival — held every year

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Best time
Annually over ~2 days in January (chilly winter season)
Organiser
Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan (Tourist Reception Centre, Bikaner)
Listing status
Government source

Charges & inclusions

Charges: Entry: Free (stated 'Free' on the Govt of India Utsav portal)

Inclusions: Officially listed: camel race, camel milking, fur-cutting, decoration, dance & acrobatics competitions, camel beauty pageants, rural wrestling, tug of war, matka race, bird watching, adventure sports and cultural performances (per utsav.gov.in).

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Junagarh Fort, Dr Karni Singh Stadium, Camel Farm & Raisar sand dunes, Bikaner, Rajasthan

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Getting there

Bikaner city; events around Junagarh Fort and Dr Karni Singh Stadium. Bikaner has its own railway station; nearest airports Jodhpur (~250 km) or Jaipur

Highlights

  • Procession of ornately decorated camels from Junagarh Fort through the city
  • Camel dance, camel races and camel-decoration competitions
  • Camel beauty pageant - the festival's signature event
  • Rajasthani folk music and dance performances
  • Craft and food stalls against Bikaner's forts and havelis

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan (Tourist Reception Centre, Bikaner)
Last checked
2026-08-20

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Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (utsav.gov.in) - organiser 'Tourism Department', entry 'Free', full activity list; also on tourism.rajasthan.gov.inhttp://nrccamel.icar.gov.in/

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Annual government camel festival: procession of decorated camels from Junagarh Fort, camel races/decoration/dance competitions, rural sports, and adventure sports at the Raisar sand dunes.

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