Barmer is located in the western part of Rajasthan state forming a part of the Thar Desert. The district borders Jaisalmer district in the north, Jalore district in the south, Pali and Jodhpur district in the east, and Pakistan in the west.

Barmer Thar Festival  is a curtain raiser to the treasure trove of the art and crafts tradition of Barmer. In 1986, District administration in collaboration with the Tourism Department started the festival as a practice to enhance tourism potential and to maintain archeological, historical, religious places. The purpose of the festival is to showcase Barmer handicraft industry at international level. The event runs for three days and its programmes includes folk dances, classical performances, folk-music concerts and craft exhibition for tourist and local audiences as well.

Best time to Visit

The best season to visit Barmer is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the monuments and other places of interest in Barmer. The best months to visit are from September to March.