Last updated: October 2026 · Method: compiled from public listings and traveller reports; treat figures as planning aids, not quotations.
📄 Image slot: camel races mid-stride with crowds lining the festival track.
Day two is the competition day, the festival’s fullest and funniest programme.
What runs
- The races: camel races heat by heat through the morning; arrive before nine for the track edge.
- The moustache and turban-tie contests and the camel-dance finals make the festival’s headlines.
- The evening: the second folk programme, often the stronger one; the dance-forms guide tells you what you are watching.
The day runs long; shade, water and the venue map keep it enjoyable.
Planning notes
Bikaner runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
Practical notes
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.