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Jhang Desert Rally and Cultural Festival

The Jhang Desert Rally and Cultural Festival is an inaugural three-day event scheduled for October 2026 in the Jhang district of Punjab, Pakistan. This festival merges professional desert racing with a celebration of regional Thal heritage, featuring traditional sports, folk music, and cultural displays.

Date
Oct 9-11, 2026
Location
Jhang
Status
Upcoming
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Jhang Desert Rally and Cultural Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Inaugural desert rally in Jhang with a 95-kilometre track
  • Dedicated racing category for female drivers and riders
  • Traditional cultural displays including horse dancing and folk music
  • Sports competitions featuring kabaddi and volleyball
Organized by the Jhang district administration, this first-of-its-kind event is designed to promote adventure tourism and showcase the distinctive landscape of the Thal region. The focal point is a 95-kilometre desert race through Rehmatabad in Tehsil Athara Hazari. The competition is expected to draw approximately 100 drivers and riders from across Pakistan and includes a dedicated category specifically for women participants.

In addition to the motorsports, the festival offers an extensive program of cultural activities. Visitors can witness traditional Punjabi games like kabaddi and volleyball, as well as horse riding and horse dancing performances. The event also features displays of Thal culture, indigenous folk music, and a musical night. To accommodate tourists, the district administration plans to establish desert camps, food courts, and residential facilities at the venue.

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Rehmatabad
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