Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy festival 2019: All You Need to Know!

February 12, 2019 admin

With the coming of Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival (JFG) 2019, Rajasthan has added another feather in its colorful crown. The festival will initiate on 03 April 2019 and end on 05 April 2019. The festival is now on every itinerary and is one of the gems that are contributing to Jodhpur’s international tourism remarkably.

The JFG festival comes out with the objective of strengthening the cultural bond between Spain and Rajasthan. Thus, you can see Indian and Spanish folk cultures on one stage. Also, the entire concept of the festival is exceptional because you can experience the electrifying combination of international musicians coming together with local folk singers, only in Rajasthan. Thus, JFG is truly a magical appearance. If you can’t believe it, then you should plan a trip to Jodhpur this April.

Conducted with a great passion, festival JFG goes with a sense of responsibility and a sense of leisure that make it a “must-attend” cultural fest of the year.

Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival: Location and Highlights

The three days long festival has its first edition in the year 2014. Since then, Jodhpur is promoting the beauty of culture among locals and foreigners with the joint effort of the Spanish embassy, Cante De Las Minas, and Mehrangarh Museum trust.

Located in Jodhpur, Mehrangarh Fort is the venue of the JFG festival. There are beautiful facts about the Mehrangarh Fort you should know about. Have a look-

The fort is one of the largest Indian forts with marvelous interiors and expansive courtyards.
Built by Rao Jodha in 1460, the height of the fort is 410 feet.
The fort has thick walls and covers several palaces in its boundary.

The fort defines the ethnicity and contemporary world through the festival.

Highlights of the JFG Festival:

A cultural lifestyle of Rajasthan
A rich history of Spanish and Rajasthanimusic
The magnificent sand domes of the state
Live folk music and traditional dance
A gypsy culture of Spain and Rajasthan

Jodhpur: Touring Site Attractions after the Festival

Kaylana Lake

Situated at a distance of 8km to the west of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Kaylana Lake is a man-made lake. Earlier, there were various palaces and gardens in ancient times, which were destructed to form a Kaylana Lake. Presently, it is surrounded with natural vegetation including Babool trees in large.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Categorized as one of the largest private residences, the Umaid Bhawan Palace is named after Maharaja Umaid Singh. The palace consists of 347 rooms and presents royalty with loyalty.

Balsamand Lake

This lake serves as a prominent picnic spot and is surrounded with lush greenery. Balak Rao Parihar has built the Balsamand Lake in 1159 AD.

Jaswant Thada

Known as the burial ground for the Marwar rulers, the Jaswant Thada is a beautifully designed tomb, situated in Jodhpur.

Sadar Bazaar and Ghanta Ghar

You can experience a vibrant market place of Jodhpur at Sadar Bazaar and Ghanta Ghar. Filled with colorful ambiance, you can stroll at the market through a narrow passage leading to Sadar Bazar from Ghanta Ghar.

What’s more? Explore Nearby Destinations!

Udaipur

Visit the beautiful sites such as City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Monsoon Palace, and many more.

Mount Abu

The interesting thing to know about Mount Abu is that it is the only hill station of Rajasthan situated near to the border of Gujarat.

Ajmer

The major attraction of this place is Ajmer Sharif that is engaging many domestic and international tourists for years.

Jaipur

A capital city of the Rajasthan and also known as ‘pink city’, it is a unique place to experience.

Pushkar

The city is famous for its camel fairs and thus, captures various tourists every year.

Therefore, all set for Jodhpur! From attending Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival to exploring a vibrant city, April is coming with amazing surprises. Get ready for your next travel plan because it’s easy to reach Rajasthan through exciting booking deals that offer a cheap last-minute flight to India hassle-free.

Take an extensive tour to Jodhpur with Flyopedia by attending a three-day long cultural festival. Discover the wonder of traditions and arts of both Rajasthan and Spain!