Sufi Festival 2024, Nagaur

Sufism goes beyond religion. It’s a direct connect with the Creator in the quest for personal enlightenment and self realization, transcending churches, temples, mosques and their rituals. It finds expression in mystical poetry, music and dance. The World Sacred Spirit Festival in Rajasthan brings together amazing artists from across India and around the world in a stunning royal setting. The 2024 edition of the festival will once again be held at the breathtaking Nagaur Fort (19th-21st February) before moving to the massive Mehrangarh Fort perched above the city of Jodhpur (23rd-25th February). Days and nights of magical music, dance, and poetry promise an unforgettable experience.

The Sufi festival at Nagaur has to be one of the loveliest festivals in the world: it’s small, it’s intimate; you get the chance to meet not only the people attending the festival, but also to sit down and chat with the artists. The food is amazing, the music is awesome, and the Nagaur fort - lit up by over 5000 oil lamps, provides a magical setting. Plus of course, you have royalty! Mr. Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur is a charming person and he’s very accessible during the festival.

Click here for the Jodhpur edition of the Sufi Festival 2024.

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Nagaur was founded in the 4th century BC and its historical significance is closely linked to its geography, as it lay along ancient trade and invasion routes at the edge of the Thar desert. Nagaur was also an ancient site of Sufism and the festival here carries forward that heritage in the gorgeous Ahhichatragarh Fort. Initially constructed in the early 1100s, it's a beautiful example of Rajput-Mughal architecture, besides being an unbeatable setting for the spiritual experience that the festival offers.
Click here to see the 2024 festival programme.

Day 1: Jodhpur - 18 Feb
Arrive into Jodhpur, where you will be met by our car and driver. Right in the heart of Rajasthan, Jodhpur was the capital of the former Marwar kingdom and is a city with a rich and colourful history. Check in to your charming heritage hotel, freshen up, and head out to explore the massive Mehrangarh Fort that looms over the town. This is one of India's largest and best maintained forts and is full of curious artifacts, opulent royal costumes, and antique weaponry. Adjacent to the fort is another monument, the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph constructed entirely in white marble. Jodhpur’s also a great place for shopping! Tell us what you're in the mood for and we'll make some recommendations. Return to your hotel for the night. 

You also have another option - a trip to Salawas village to see traditional weavers making some excellent cotton durries (rugs and mats). They’re very pretty, machine washable, and wear very well. Round off the trip with a visit to the village potter to see him at work. This is a fun way to spend half the day (you could also do this the next morning, before you head out to Nagaur).

Day 2: Jodhpur - Nagaur - 19 Feb
Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Your driver will meet you at your hotel. You have the chance to see some more of the city this morning - you could go into the old city and explore the area around the clock tower. You could have lunch at the Gypsy Restaurant if you want to try a really good Rajasthani thali, or check out On the Rocks or Darikhana which offer great Indian and international cuisine. After lunch, drive 2.5 hours southwest to Nagaur. You will be staying within the fort in the elegant Royal Tents (with bathrooms attached). Relax, explore the fort, and take in the tranquility of your surroundings. The festival kicks off at 7:00 pm, with cocktails and performances running late into the night. 

Days 3 & 4: Nagaur - 20 & 21 Feb
Immerse yourself in the Sufi spirit. The festival programme starts at 9:00 am with music, poetry, dance, art, lectures, and historical walks. There will also be tours of the town, museum, and bazaars. All meals are provided, with cocktails every night, and the celebrations go on into the wee hours.  

Day 5: Nagaur - Jodhpur & onward - 22 Feb
Like all good things, the festival, too, ends. After breakfast, check out of Nagaur and continue to Jodhpur airport to catch your flight out. Or if you're not quite ready to end this journey just yet, we have a number of fabulous places for you to explore across the state of Rajasthan. Options nearby include the desert town of Jaisalmer and the picturesque Khimsar Fort, an oasis of luxury in the desert. Both are great places to savour the experiences of the last few days. You could also go tracking leopards at Jawai or head to some of the other lesser known places like Chanoudgarh, Sardargarh, or Castle Bijaipur… Rajasthan has much to offer!

Note: Accommodation is limited at Nagaur, and tends to sell out very quickly. If you want to be there, please book as soon as possible.
The Jodhpur edition of the festival will take place on 23, 24, and 25 Feb 2024.

JODHPUR
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NAGAUR
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Tour cost
USD 5,000/INR 4,10,000 + 5% GST
A 50% deposit is needed to confirm your booking.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation anytime after booking and upto 75 days prior the event - 20% of the package price
Cancellation between 74 to 60 days prior - 35%
Cancellation between 59 to 45 days prior - 50%
Cancellation 44 days or less before the event - No refund
However, in case you find someone to take your place, we will do the name change upto 30 days before the event with a 10% fee..