Elephant Festival

Elephant Festival Jaipur
The elephant is considered as one of the “navratnas” (nine jewels) in Indian mythology The Elephant Festival of Jaipur has become a major draw for tourists during their travel. Hastimangala (the Elephant Festival) was a tradition carried since time immemorial. The elephant is a symbol of strength and wealth. The Rajput kings organized special hunting programmes and elephant fights to entertain royal guests. Jaipur was a favorite with the British Raj and the Maharajas organized elephant rides up to the Amber palace for their guests of honor. Even today, the mahouts take tourists up to the Amber palace on elephant back giving an ancient and royal experience. The festival is colorful and gives an enthralling experience to tourists besides allowing them to participate in it.

Information on Elephant Festival
The elephant festival is mostly celebrated during Holi. The game of polo forms the highlight of the festival. The polo field is crowded with elephants, dancers, musicians and tourists. The elephants are decorated with floral motifs and trinkets, glittering in gold and paintings on their trunks. The procession is a colorful one with elephants, horses, chariots, camels, cannons and palanquins. The sound of trumpet fills the air as elephants are made to participate in races, play the game of polo and walk in processions. The tourists are invited to mount the elephants and play Holi, participants dance with great vigor and excitement.

Reaching Elephant Festival in Jaipur
The old stadium at Jaipur, the Chaugan forms the venue for the festival. Luxury Rajasthan Travel offers you several tour packages that take you to the elephant festival held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.