Sambhar Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture by the Lakeside

The Sambhar Festival, a lively celebration of culture, adventure, and heritage, was launched on January 24, 2025, at the iconic Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Tourism Department organizes the event in collaboration with the District Administration for five days. Its goal is to attract tourists while highlighting the region's rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty.

The festival offers an immersive experience of Rajasthani civilization, showcasing local cuisine, folk arts, and cultural heritage, with a special emphasis on the picturesque Sambhar Lake and its surrounding attractions.

Festival Highlights

Inauguration and Leadership

The festival was inaugurated by former MLA Nirmal Kumawat and Rakesh Sharma, Additional Director of the Tourism Department, alongside other officials and public representatives. The event runs from January 24 to January 28, 2025.

Cultural and Adventure Activities

Visitors can participate in a variety of cultural and adventure activities, including kite flying, camel rides, parasailing, ATV rides, bird watching, and visits to the lake. Local folk artists added a traditional touch to the festival's atmosphere.

Cultural Experience

Tourists can explore Rajasthani cuisine, traditional crafts, and local heritage. Religious and cultural performances by well-known artists are also scheduled at the festival grounds.

Sambhar Lake

Famous for its salt production, Sambhar Lake also serves as a migratory stop for millions of foreign birds, particularly between November and March. Its scenic beauty and heritage mansions make it a major draw for visitors.

Tourism Potential

The festival highlights the region's significant tourism potential, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists each year. Initiated by the Rajasthan government in 2023, the Sambhar Festival has now become an annual event aimed at boosting tourism.