Some Festive Reasons Are Enormous For Travelling to Rajasthan In October

some festive reasons why you must travel to Rajasthan in October

This is a great time to travel to the state of forts and palaces. Not only because the heat is slowly drifting away, but also because the skies are clear and the views are majestic. The sun shines happily over the age-old bricks and stones, while the festive season makes the colourful state rejoice in full glory.

You see, Rajasthan is not only about history. It is about culture. It is about ancient traditions. And it is about celebrating life in its purest form. That's what happens when the state of Rajasthan celebrates for the entire month of October in the form of various festivals.

Here are the four festivals for which you must travel to Rajasthan:

Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), Jodhpur
When: October 13-17 

If Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort is beautiful, then the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) makes it more magnificent. This is one festival which receives an audience that stretches its arms far and wide to many parts of the world. Reason? Soulful Rajasthani folk music, like you have never heard before. Held at various venues within the Mehrangarh Fort every year, this music festival is championed by the Jodhpur's erstwhile Maharaja Gaj Singh II and The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick. This year's edition of the festival will see the participation of as many as 250 musicians performances by sarangi player Lakha Khan Manganiyar, Scottish saxophonist Brian Molley and his jazz quartet, and Greek lyra players Ross Daly and Kelly Thoma. The performances held during these five days start at dawn with the first rays of the sun lighting up the fort and last right upto the night, when the fort's walls gleam in the moonlight.

Adventure Festival, Kota
When: October 15-17

When you are done admiring the breathtaking landscape around the Chambal river in Kota, you can take part in the Adventure Festival that the place host every year. As the name suggests, the festival is dedicated to a melange of adventure activities including parasailing, rafting, wind surfing, water skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, gliding, trekking, angling and rural excursions.

Marwar Festival, Jodhpur
When: October 15-16 

One of the most popular annual festivals of Jodhpur, the Marwar Festival, formerly known as the Maand Festival, is held in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan--the erstwhile rulers of the state. The biggest thing that attracts travellers to this festival is the folk music and the folk dance to go along with it. These songs, dances and the entire revelry is dedicated to the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. The music and dance of the Marwar region is the main theme of this festival. The festival is held is places like the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Mandore Gardens, and the Mehrangarh Fort.

Dussehra Mela, Kota
When: October 15-17

Living in big towns and cities, we hardly get to enjoy the real fervour of Dussehra. But the Dussehra Mela held in Kota is an amazing way to go back to our roots and take part in celebrating Dussehra the traditional way. Apart from the Ramlila that is held here every year, a close to 75-foot-tall cracker-stuffed effigy of Ravana, along with his brother Kumbhkarana and his son Meghnadh, are set to fire. Held on the same venue is a traditional mela where you can go shopping and enjoy street food as well.