Spring, which marks the end of winters normally starts from first week of March. In the spring season, nature is in full bloom and the almond blossoms and blooming of Yemberzal Flower Narcissus (Botanical name) mark the advent of spring season. The spring season symbolizes festivity and gaiety as pe...
Gudi padwa is a spring-time festival that marks the traditional new year for Marathi Hindus. It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month (March-April) to mark the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. The festival is observed with colorfull floor decoration (ran...
Kala Ghoda Art Festival is an unique festival held in Mumbai which celebrates art. A 9 day long festival dedicated to art gets organised by Kala Ghoda Association each year. The first time, this festival was celebrated in the 1999, and the same has managed to grow with leaps and bonds through passin...
Gangaur is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symb...
Conceptualised in the year 2000, the Hornbill Festival is a ten day annual tourism promotional event organised by the State Government to showcase Nagaland’s rich and traditional cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur. Dubbed as the “Festival of Festivals” this event provides...
Namsoong festival is celebrated every year, in Upper Dzongu region at the confluence of river Teesta and Rongyung Chu. The festival marks the New Year for the Lepchas and is celebrated during the December-January timeframe. The festival is gradually pacing up to be one of the most sought after cultu...
A one of its kind carnival, the Cherry Tea Festival aims at promoting the natural beauty of cherry blossoms and organic tea produced at the famous “Temi Tea Estate” located 51 km. off Gangtok in South Sikkim. The festival is a major draw for countless nature lovers who throng here to immerse their s...
Sikkim Red Panda Winter Carnival named after the exotic State animal of Sikkim the ‘Red Panda’ is organized during the cold winter months of December/ January annually. The Sikkim Red Panda Winter Carnival is one of the most awaited cultural events that showcase the traditions and culture of the Sik...
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa organizes a grand Food and Cultural Festival to showcase Goa’s rich legacy and unique customs and traditions which have added colour and variety to the food habits and lifestyle of Goans. This festival celebrates authentic Goan cuisine along with performa...
In view of the reports of India Meteorological Department and advisories issued BY Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha on Deep Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal turning into Cyclonic Storm Jawad and reaching the coasts of Odisha, and in public interest, the Konark Festival 2021 and Internation...
International Shivratri Festival, MandiMandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual renowned international fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. The festival’s popularity is widespread and hence is known as an in...
India is a land of festivals. There are a few festivals that fall on the same day but are celebrated under different names in different parts of the country. Makar Sankranti is one of them. It’s called Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The festival mar...
If you want to experience a slice of the grandeur of the culture of the royal city of Mysuru, visiting the city during the famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations is a must. An annual festival that is spread over 10 days, brings alive the vibrant culture of the city and bathes it in a halo of effervescent...
Incredible India Kargil Marathon (half marathon) 21 kms, 10 kms and 5 kms will be held on 24th July, 2022 morning. This is first ever half Marathon being organised by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India ( North ) in close collaboration of Ladakh Tourism, Local Travel Trade Stakeholders and Kar...
Hampi, the jewel of Karnataka and the pride of India is an enduring ode to the grandeur of India’s heritage. The stones and boulders of Hampi have a million stories to tell, a million symphonies to enthral you and transport you into the grand era of the Vijayanagara Empire. There is no better time t...
Anthurium Festival The most popular festival celebrated in Mizoram, the Anthurium Festival is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department. This three-day festival is held annually at the Tourist Resort Reiek, located in Reiek, a quaint and picturesque village which is about a...
This two-day festival is organized annually by the Department of Tourism, Government of Mizoram, at the Tuirial Airfield which is an abandoned airstrip located located about 21 kilometres from Aizawl's City centre. Celebrated usually during the second-last weekend of November, it is designed to show...
Apart from a deep zest for life, the other important aspect of Mizo traditions is agriculture. A lot of the general populace is involved in slash-and-burn or "jhum" cultivation. These agriculture cycles and seasons deeply define the yearly calendars of the Mizos and inspire their festivals and celeb...
Rongali" the festival showcases the ethnic mosaic of Assam and promotes the spectacular music, dance, crafts, and food culture of the State. Over the years of existence, Rongali witnessed by a large audience, tourists, and national media. It has earned massive recognition in establishing itself as o...
In order to showcase and highlight the regional culture, heritage and traditions of the area during this period, the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department has instituted the Winter Carnival as an annual event to be held for 03 Days in the month of December -January every year. The Annual event i...
The Winter Carnival is a yearly promotional activity being carried out by the Department to showcase the winter potential of Kashmir. The carnival is organized by the Department to bring a warm and festive feel among the visitors. Moreover, winter sports is main focus of the carnival, ...
Mango Mela at Pinjore Gardens is a two day event which celebrated the King of Fruits – Mango. An annual event, this Mela is hosted by Haryana Tourism jointly in collaboration with Horticulture Department, Haryana. Every corner of Pinjore Gardens wears a festive look, as cut-outs and props of flow...
Once a year, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with a mesmerising performance on the sand dunes in the form of the Desert Festival. The festival, organised by the Department of Tourism around January-February, goes on for three whole days and lets you enjoy the rich and colourful Rajasthan...
Haryana Tourism celebrates and organizes the Pinjore Heritage Festival every year in the month of December at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, Panchkula, Haryana. The event is organized to commemorate and celebrate the unique heritage of Pinjore and its famed Mughal Gardens. The grandeur of the royal...
Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a mosaic of India’s diversity. It is a joyous celebration of colours, crafts, music & rhythm, art and culture held every year at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The curtains rise in this magnificent setting and a world of exclusive craft is unveiled before...
Located 84 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha. The inaccessibility and hostility of the topography lends a semblance of...
National Winter Carnival, Manali Manali is one of the most popular destinations of the country. It turns into a ski resort for the winter. To celebrate the season and have the tourists participate, the tourist town does hold the National Level Winter Carnival at Manali from 2nd to 6th January eve...
International Kullu Dussehra Dussehra is one of the important festivals of India. It is celebrated differently at different places. The Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh is a weeklong festival celebrated in October, is a special occasion and an opportune time to witness different shades of the...
Majuli is the lone place in Assam where the Raas Leela of Lord Krishna is celebrated through the plays enacted by the devout. For the past several centuries, it is the tradition of the Majuli people to pay their obeisance to Lord Krishna by enacting his Raas Leela. During the Raas festival,...
Manimahesh Yatra The Himalayas is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva and several peaks bearing the name Kailash across the great mountain chain are held sacred as the place where the Lord resides. The towering Manimahesh Kailash peak at 5656 meters in Bharmaur mountains of Chamba is one of th...
Pelling- an exquisite town-let, in West Sikkim is perched at 1800 feet and is 128.8 kms from Gangtok. Adored for its magnificent panoramic view of the mountains which include Khanchengdzonga, Koktang, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Kabru, Pandim Jopunu, Asimov, Narsing, Sinolchu amongst...
Shilparamam is a craft village which presents various traditional arts and crafts by artisans from all over the country. A perfect place for art lovers, Shilparamam is one of the popular tourist spots in Hyderabad. Shilparamam not just showcases various artefacts and traditionally made handicraf...
India’s oldest open-air day & night winter exhibition, Numaish, which translates to 'spectacle' in Urdu, is an annual exhibition event held in Hyderabad and begins from January 1st. Numaish has remained the only event of its kind in the world to...
World Tourism Day - 27th September Andhra Pradesh is a diversified state with ample tourism possibilities, it’s majestic history, heritage and pristine nature serves travelers of all age groups and interests. The 974 km of long coast line have good access to relish t...
The World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th every year. This date is chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism. World Tourism Day provides a platform to generate awareness and provides knowledge about the tourism and importance of it. The purpose of this day...
Wow Tamil Nadu is the most honorable award for our very own skilled visual makers across India. In collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department, we held a photography and video contest to hunt down talented visual makers who have the ability to elevate the tourism...
The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014. The day marks significance in the state’s history for the sustained Telangana movement through the years. All 33 districts in Telangana celebrate this day by hoisting the national flag. Not only in Telangana the events are celebr...
Started in the year 2016, the Cherry Blossom Festival is a multi-day and multi-event festival that includes a wide variety of attractions, activities and art.Held during the autumn flowering of the famed cherry blossom trees of Shillong and surrounding towns, the festival sets a beautiful and natura...
A festival is never complete without a feast! The local flavours and exotic Manipuri dishes can be relished at the food stalls in the festival grounds. The Manipuri cuisine has its own distinctive flavour because of the natural and indigenous ingredients used in preparing them. The ‘Cherry Blossom F...
The primary objective of this festival is to promote people-to-people interaction and exchange culture not only at the home ground but also with the outside world. The festival is still in its nascent stage, held annually from December 1 to 10 coinciding with the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. Dur...
Narlai punnima, the festival is celebrated to mark the end of the monsoon season, as the fishermen now can begin fishing safely and start-off with their trade. Apart from offering coconut to Varuna, the sea-God, people also worship the sea and offers prayers so that the God keeps them safe while...
The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat will provide a platform to SHG (Self Help Group) to sale/display the products made by them, besides food stalls and fun games for kids.
The celebration of Food Festival started in the year 2012 with the motive to promote the Island culture in terms of providing delicious and ethnic food of different states as well as different local tribes etc.
The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat will provide a platform to SHG (Self Help Group) to sale/display the products made by them, besides food stalls and fun games for kids.
The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat will provide a platform to SHG (Self Help Group) to sale/display the products made by them, besides food stalls and fun games for kids.
The Tourism department is proposed to organize two days beach festival at Laxmanpur beach, Shaheed Dweep, with a view to popularize beach activities in A&N Islands apart from providing sundown entertainment to the Islanders as well as the visiting tourists. The department has planned to org...
The Mishing tribe celebrates Ali Aye-ligang to mark the initiation of the harvesting cycle. The entire community gets involved in merry-making. Fishing is one of the most important parts of the festival, which is fittingly followed by a feast. However, other activities such as ploughi...
With a vision to promote rural tourism, uplift the local community and make Majuli self sufficient, Majuli Music Festival is here to provide enthusiasts a plethora of experiences through music, art, culture, food and the traditional Rice Wine, of course! It is the biggest Indie Music Fes...
The Kumbh Mela is a celebration, a festival of the glory of Kumbh. It is, therefore, a celebration of all knowledge and all life. It symbolises divinity and knowledge. The Kumbh or Pot of Nectar was churned from the ocean and meant for distribution- not hoarding. Like...
The devotees come to the three-day Khichdi Mela in Gorakhpur at the holy land of Guru Gorakhnath. There is a glimpse of harmony all over the place. This influx of faith is not only of Purvanchal. Rather, it also belongs to the friendly country Nepal along with the border regions. It i...
This 10 days long carnival is actually a vibrant platform that gives you information of India where you can find India rich arts, crafts, cultures, cuisine, dance and music. Taj Mahal is the most beautiful historical place of India which tells about incredible India. Taj Mahotsav is organized by Taj...
Gorakhpur Mahotsav has been designed to encompass a mega trade fair and a variety of activities and events. It includes a Children festival comprising of various academic, sports, and cultural inter school competitions of children. An array of competitions are being organized for women also. To prom...
Dhrupad Mela is a great event which is celebrated every year in Varanasi. It is a five days long festival of music organized in the month of Febraury and March at the Tulsi Ghat. Legendary music artists from all over India come to take part and show their performances. This festival h...
Shirui Lily Festival is celebrated in honour of the state flower, Shirui Lily. The celebration is during the peak blooming season of the Shirui Lily, a rare and endangered flower that can only be found in Manipur. Shirui lily grows on top of the Shirui hills in Manipur and cannot be replanted an...
World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27th September every year. A 03 days long event was held in Lucknow wherein Hon’ble Chief Minister inaugurated several projects and schemes in relation with tourism. Distinctive cuisines, crafts, folk music and dance sessions were also there to showcase the immensi...
Winter Tales Festival sees a host of new experiences and initiatives, bringing a touch of nature that’s designed to compliment the scenic beauty of Ward’s Lake in Shillong, thus making it a very merry clean and green Christmas. It’s a great way to kick start the...
Balaghat Tourism Promotion Council (BTPC) organized Baiga Olympic game with the motive of showcasing the tourism potential of Balaghat region in Madhya Pradesh , highlighting the traditional games of Baiga Community and also for conservation of Baiga cultural heritage at baihar in...
Tsungremmong is a pre-harvest festival celebrated by the Ao Nagas. On the eve of harvest during the time of the forefathers, this festival was held for six days, marking the end of rigorous plantation besides nursing the paddy fields followed by sacrificial offerings. During the festival, tribals we...
Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sumi Nagas. It signifies the celebration of the season’s harvest in thanksgiving while invoking the spirits for good fortune in the New Year. On this occasion, the entire community prepares, and feasts on the first meal of rice – drawn from the sea...
The Karaga festival, which is one of the oldest festivals celebrated in the state of Karnataka, lasts 11 days. It lavishly showcases Karnataka's religious traditions and rich culture. This spectacular celebration is held at Bangalore's famed Dharmaraya Swamy Temple. According to the Hindu calendar,...
Alluri Sitarama Raju was an Indian revolutionary who waged an armed campaign against British colonial rule in India. Born to a Telugu speaking family on 4th July 1897 at Bhimavaram in present-day Andhra Pradesh, he became involved in opposing the British in response to the 1882 Ma...
Ziro Festival is a four-day annual concert held in the spectacular Ziro valley in Arunachal Pradesh, India and is hosted by the indigenous Apatani tribe who are known for their closeness to nature. The festival is carefully curated to bring together over 40 of the best independent music acts from ac...
The Hills Festival is a 2-day homegrown festival that celebrates the modern and traditional wealth of the state – from music and art installations to local cuisines. Set along the banks of the Umiam Lake and held in the magical Meghalayan autumns, the festival has provided the stage for artists from...
National Tourism DayEvery year on 25th January, National Tourism Day is being celebrated across the country with joy and fervor. The National Tourism Day is celebrated emphasizing on a theme designed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The object to celebrate National Tourism Day...
Chhattisgarh with its amazing tourist sites, vibrant culture and authentic crafts embedded in rich traditions provide enormous opportunities and unlimited possibilities for the tourists The state has gained substantial foothold in the domestic tourism sector and has acquired recognition as one of...
In view of the reports of India Meteorological Department and advisories issued BY Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha on Deep Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal turning into Cyclonic Storm Jawad and reaching the coasts of Odisha, and in public interest, the Konark Festival 2021 and Internation...
Rajim is a small town in the state of Chhattisgargh which located 45 kms from the state capital Raipur. Rajim is considered to be the ‘Prayag’ (of Chhattisgarh and Rajim Maaghi Punni Mela is one of the largest religious congregations in Chhattisgarh which is attended by lakhs of devotees . Lakh...
At Talakaveri in the Kodagu district, according to the Hindu calendar, Kaveri Sankaramana is celebrated on the first day of Tula month (mid-October). The Talakaveri temple's fountainhead is where the river Kaveri is said to originate. To take a sacred bath in this water, tens of thousands of worship...
The Perupalem Beach Festival is a 2-day beach extravaganza organized by Andhra Pradesh Tourism on the sands of the Perupalem Beach on the Mogaltur coast. The Perupalem Beach is located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The 2-day colourful Perupal...
The relatively secluded Suryalanka Beach comes alive as locals and visitors make a beeline to its pristine sands during the Suryalanka Beach Festival. The beach is located near the city of Bapatla. Suryalanka beach offers spectacular vistas that showcase the medley of sand, surf, and sky in a...
The objective of organizing this festival is to promote, project and preserve the culture of Punjab and also the Heritage of Sikhism. To revive the same and to spread its Culture & Philosophy among the youngster of Punjab, the State Government is organizing these festivals that will be well...
Punjab is the land of Sufism and of Sufis. Punjab has been home Sufi poets like Bulleh Shah, Shah Hussain, Waaris Shah and many others. The "baanis of Sikh Gurus have resonance of Sufi poetry and Sufi Philosophy and this is being fast lost in the society of Punjab. To revive the same and to...
Wangala is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Nagaland. In this festival, they give thanks to “misi Saljong” (Also known as pattigipa), the sun God of fertility, for blessing the people with a rich harvest. Wangala is celebrated in the month of November 21st every year as al...
· Mandey ( ਮੰਡੇ) are made of wheat floor but the dough is thin. The flat mandey bread is not rolled out using a rolling pin but stretched with the hands and then placed on the back of both hands before being put on the griddle to bake.
Pangsau Pass International Festival is celebrated every year in Nampong which is situated in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival offers a platform for the cross border trade and cultural exchange with neighbouring country Myanmar to exhibit its culture and other products. The fes...
BasCon i.e. “Basar Confluence” is a community based tourism festival to harness the tourism potential of the area for Socio economic development and environment protection where showcasing of the tribal art, culture and heritage of the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and other parts of the country takes...
The Godachi Fair is a prominent festival that happens in the small village of Ramdurg Taluk in the Belgaum district during the first month of Kartik. The celebration is held in honour of Shri Veerbhadra, the main deity of the Veerbhadra temple and one of Lord Shiva's indispensable attendant spirits....
The Sri Vithappa fair is a prominent event conducted in the village of Vithappa in honour of the Vithappa god. The first fair was hosted 200 years ago, and since then it has remained a yearly tradition, taking place in September or October, or on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of Ashwija month. O...
Chitra Santhe, the renowned art market festival organized annually on the final Sunday of January, is Bangalore's annual art festival. People attend the event with tremendous zeal. It has expanded in size over time. "Chitra Santhe" simply means "Art market," and "Chitra" in Kannada means "drawing/pa...
The World celebrates the new year on January 1. But for one of the world’s most diverse countries, one new year isn’t enough. India is home to people from different religions and faiths, some even following their own calendars. Bihu, Baishakhi, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi are just a few of the new years t...
Food festival is being held at Kongposh Restaurant, Zero Bridge Srinagar. During the festival Kashmiri Wazwan, Dogri Food, Kashmiri Pandit Food will be showcased. Stalls of local Street Food like Seekh-Tujji, Nadir-Munje, Masala-Tchutt, Pani Puri (Gol Gappe), Matka Kulfi etc will be also a par...
The 59th Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava upholds India's rich culture and heritage through exquisite performances of music, dance, theatre, and art by some of the country's finest artists. The Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, which has been held at the APS College Grounds in Basavanagudi for about 5 decades by Shre...
Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. Eco Retreat Konark is set on the idyllic Ramchandi Beach, this glam camp promises mesmerising views of the magnifice...
Dussehra is one of the most popular and awaited festivals in India and especially in Delhi, it is celebrated with great pomp and splendor as the capital is a place of diversity and warmth. Delhi holds a lot of significance for Dussehra as the city welcomes the festival with lights and colors eve...
Celebrating the hues of Mother Nature and the fervor of Spring Season, Delhi Tourism in association with Government of Delhi organizes 'Garden Tourism Festival'. The objective is to create awareness about the environment and showcase the rich floriculture of Delhi. Delhi Tourism orga...
Bangus is famous for its scenic beauty with great prospect of eco-tourism. Principal valley is known as Boud-Bangus and smaller valley known as Lakut-Bangus. This is one of the most beautiful valleys in J&K. Meadows provide ample space for adventure camping. Bangus has more than a hundred me...
The people of Punjab celebrate Lohri with utmost zest every year on 13th January. It is believed that the festival is celebrated on the day when days start becoming shorter and the nights start becoming longer. This festival is celebrated as the harvest festival and on this day people...
The Malwa Heritage Foundation attempts to revisit heritage by organising, the Virasat Mela, a heritage festival. Upholding a decades-old tradition, the Heritage Festival endeavours to revive the ancient folk arts, customs and traditions at a specially built “Jaipalgarh Village” the Spor...
Baba Farid, a 12th century Sufi saint, is described by many as the first major Punjabi poet. A large number of devotees from far-off places converged here to attend the annual the Baba Farid fair marking the saint’s arrival day with faith and fervour. The recitation of Sukhmani Sahib followed by...
Maghi Mela is held in Muktsar, Punjab every year in January or in the month of Magh according to the Nanakshahi calendar.o Nanakshahi calendar was designed by Sikh scholar Pal Singh Purewal to replace the Bikrami calendar, to work ou...
Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. Popularly known by the locals as the Kashmir of Odisha, Daringbadi hill station surrounded by beautiful val...
Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. Built across the mighty Mahanadi river, the main attraction of this Eco Retreat is Asia’s longest earthen d...
Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. An unexplored virgin beach inside a National Park. Throw in plush amenities and who wouldn’t want to escape...
Deoghar, which literary means home of the Gods. The most famous temple in Deoghar is Baidyanath Temple, One of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India. This festival is celebrated every year in Deoghar on the eve of Maha Shivaratri. In this mahotsav cultural dance...
Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State. Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty Mahanadi river. The name is an amalgamation...
Legend is that Lugu Baba was regarded as Founder father of Santal community and resides at Lugu hills. Santals came to this place and to live settled, disciplined and organized life they called a meeting in chairmanship of Lugu Baba, in which many santal scholars participated. A detailed discussion...
Punjab Agricultural University is the first agricultural institute in the country to initiate the concept of kisan melas. This activity was started in 1967. These melas are regularly held twice a year at ludhiana in march and september. On this occasion, besides field demonstrations, an agr...
Ludhiana Jarag Mela is usually celebrated in the Pail Village for the Mother Goddess Seetala and is one of the most reputed Fair in Punjab. It attracts tourists from across the country and is exhibited with incredible ardor and passion. Deion to the Ludhiana Jarag Mela: The Ludhian...
IT IS AN ANNUAL ART, CULTURAL AND FOOD FESTIVAL OF FAZILKA CITY PLANNED BY THE GRADUATES WELFARE ASSOCIATION, FAZILKA WITH THE AIM OF INVOLVING PEOPLE FROM ALL COMMUNITIES LIVING IN AND AROUND FAZILKA, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY AND ALSO FOR KEEPING ALIVE THE TRADITIONS AND CULTURAL HERITAG...
PITEX-Punjab International Trade Expo: PITEX is a premier trade and business exhibition organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the national apex body, every year for the last 14 years, with the active support of the Government of Punjab. Last year we had to give it...
Sair Fair, Arki The Sair Festival organized every year during mid September at Arki in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh is a great attraction for the visitors. It is also famous for Bull fight and visitors can enjoy this spectacular event / fair. During the festival colourful cultur...
Baba Sodal Mela is one of the most important fairs in Punjab, organized to pay homage to Baba Sodal, a great soul. Each year, the Mela is organized in the month of Bhadon (September), in Jalandhar one of the most important cities of the north Indian state of Punjab. The fair particularly tak...
This festival is celebrated in Godda district of Jharkhand since 1956. Earlier This festival was known as "Swaraj Mahotsav". This festival is orgnised with joint effort of Govt. and Public committee. This festival consists of many public entertainment programmes like circus, theaters, jhul...
Bonderam a centuries old festival, celebrated on the beautiful island of Divar in Goa epitomizes the essence of the rich cultural heritage using colorful parades of floats, street dancing and music festival. The festival has evolved from our ancestors, the Kadamba dynasty to the Portuguese. Esse...
This festival is celebrated in Palamau district of Jharkhand. This festival is founded by the descendents of Raja Medini Ray and it is being celebrated since 1994. Tribal communities of Palamau and nearby districts has significant emotional attachment with this festival. In this festival many cu...
One of the most popular tribal festivals celebrated across the Jharkhand region, Sarhul festival marks the beginning of New Year. It is celebrated by the Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes, of the Jharkhand. Celebrated every year in the first month of the Hindu calendar, on the third day of the...
Rath Yatra or Jatra is the celebration of Lord Jagannath, Attracting thousands of devotees and visitors each year in Jharkhand, the Rath Yatra is held on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi in the month of Aashadha. This year it was celebrated on July 01, 2022. Jagannath Temple in Ranchi is a 17th-centu...
Tribal Day is celebrated every year on 9 August to preserve the culture, language, and existence of the people of the tribal community living around the world. Let us tell you that the total number of tribals in the world is about 37 crores. People of tribal communities live in many countries around...
Durga Puja, also known as Dussehara or Vijayadashmi, is an annual Hindu festival which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. It is particularly popular and traditionally celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Bi...
This festival is mostly seen in the area between Bundu, Tamar and Raidih area of Jharkhand. This belt has a great history during India's independence movement. TUSU is a harvest festival held during the winter in the last day of Poush month. It is also for the unmarried girls. Girls decorate a w...
The festival is organized by Ladakh Cultural Academy in collaboration with Ladakh Tourism Department, aims to bring the distinctive culture of Changthang region on the tourism map of Ladakh. Tourists had the opportunity to witness a nomad’s lifestyle in their own environment, keeping aliv...
Kite Festival: To promote Tourism in Jammu Division in general and recreational tourism in particular Directorate of Tourism, Jammu shall organize 01 day Kite Festival (3rd edition) at Tawi River Front Park in the Heart of the Jammu city. The Festival is being organised on 18th of August, 2022 a...
Palamu Kila Mela is organised in the bank of Auranga River in Satbarwa block of Palamu districtfor two days begining from next day of Chhath puja . this Mela was first started in 1965 by Mr. Suresh Singh, contemporaneous District commissioner of Palamu. this mela is celebrated im memory of Raja Medi...
Sharad Mahotsav is celebrated in Netarhat, Latehar during the winter season every year. This festival is organised by Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation ltd, Ranchi, A government body of Torism, Art Culture and Youth Affairs Department, Jharkhand. This festival is celebrated during wint...
Ramrekha Dham is situated in Pakartand Block, 28 KM far from Simdega district Headquarter. Every year on the eve of Karthik Purnima, Ramrekha mela is celebrated in Ramrekha Dham. Many culturtal dance and music programmes are organised in this mela as well as it consistsn of swing rides and food and...
Gandhi Mela is organised in Gandhi Maidan of Simdega district of Jharkhand from 26 january to 31 january every year in memory of Rastrapita Mahatma Gandhi. this mela is founded in 1950 AD by joint effort of govt officials and freedom fighters of India. Gandhi mela is started after hoisting our natio...
Rath mela is celebrated in Pakur district of Jharkhand every year. This Mela has historical significance as it was founded in 1697 AD by Raja Pitri Chandra Shahi. Sinse then this mela Is celebrated every year in honour of Bhagwan Madanmohan, kuldevta of Pakur Raja dynasty. Cultural programmes as wel...
Gaushala Mela is organised in Gaushala Ground in Chaibasa, West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. This fair is famous for its agricultural significance. People from nearby districts and also from Bengal and Orrisa come to this fair for shopping of agricultural products specially sugarcane. this fair...
Every year on the eve of Akhan Jatra i.e., beginning of magh mas of hindu panchang, Akarshini Mela is organized at Mata Akarshini Mandir situated in Kharsawan of Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand. The famous temple of Mata Akarshini Mandir is situated at the height of 320 Feet on...
Harina mela is celebrated in Harina Mukteshwar Dham situated in Haqrina village of Potka block of East Singhbhum district This festival is celebrated between 14 to 17 June every year this mela consists of various swing rides theaters magic shows etc it also consists of Meena bazar food and shopping...
A three-day festival, titled Hornbill Festival is held in February at the Kali Tiger Reserve of the Dandeli forests in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. The objective of the festival is to fuel interest in birdwatching and nature as well as develop a community of birdwatchers. The number of H...
Karavali in Kannada refers to the coastal area of Karnataka. This region not only has immense natural beauty but also has its own unique cultural traditions and rich heritage. The Karavali Utsav is a celebration of the rich dance, music, culture, and nature of the Karavali region. The festival has a...
The unique Tuber Mela held at Joida in Uttara Kannada has been gaining popularity with every passing year. About 46 varieties of tubers were on display including those grown by the Kunbi community in Kali valley. Every year growers from Kerala, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Chamrajnagar and other places a...
Kite Festival is a popular festival in India and it takes place during Makar Sankranti in the month of January. It is celebrated as Uttarayan in Western India. The festival is marked by people flying kites from their terraces and rooftops and kite flying competitions. Kite flying is a tradition t...
Koteshwara is an important town in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district. There is a famous temple called Kotilingeshwara here, which has mythological connections. Kodi festival, held every year at this temple is one of the most eagerly awaited fairs of the coastal region. This is a unique festival i...
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj (SSMB) is a temple complex in Bhuj, Kutch ,district Gujarat. Bhuj is one of the six places where Lord Shree Swaminarayan constructed the temple Himself. This divine thought of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan alone signifies the vast amount of...
When was the last time you took a deep breath while the rains touched the soul of the soil? Come over and soak your senses in the scent of moist soil called petrichor. Splash the puddles as your horse gallops across untrammeled roads, invoking long-forgotten...
Mota Yaksh Fair is an annual celebration on the foothills of Kakadbhit in Kutch. The fair dedicated to “Jakhs”, “Jakh Botera no Melo” or “Mota Jakh no Melo”. It is organized on the second Monday of Bhadrapad (September–October) every year. “Jakh Bahotera” or “Ya...
Chheharta Sahib is a town located 7 km west of Amritsar city of Punjab in India, on the Grand Trunk Road leading to the Pakistan border. The town derives its name from the Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib, established by the fifth Sikh Guru Guru Arjan Dev ji Guru Arja...
The Punjab Government, Western Command and Chandigarh Administration joined hands to create a unique and very fruitful public festival. It’s essence reflected on the legacy of bravery, sacrifice and yeomanry service of the people of the region towards the country as a whole, since the earliest recor...
The Shillong Autumn Festival, is held on the banks of the enchanting Umiam Lake, and it is one of many festivals that mark the beginning of the new Autumn season. This is a cultural spectacle that symbolises the state's rich cultural legacy while also hosting prominent music performers from througho...
Tang Festival is celebrated among the Sartang Community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. It is one of the major festivals celebrated by the community during the month of September. Initially the date was not fixed and the festival was celebrated on different dates in different villages...
Becharaji or Bahucharaji is a temple town and taluka capital in Mehsana district of Gujarat state, India. The town is associated with Hindu goddess Bahuchara Mata worshipped as Balaand the temple is one of the prime tourist attraction points of Mehsana. This temple is among one of 52 Shakti Pith in...
It is one of the 46 Indian wetlands designated as Ramsar site and is one of the largest fresh water lakes.Wullarlake is known as mother of all the lakes in Kashmir. Wullarlake is an important fish habitat situated on foothills of Harmukh Mountain. There are...
A maga iconic house boat festival will be celebrated in the last week of september, giving the fact that house boats form a essential part of our heritage. a three days long festival will be held with lit up Shakaras and house boats along with 3D sound and light show. laser show will be...
Mysuru Dasara was originally started in Srirangapatna in 1610 by Raja Wadiyar. It shifted to Mysuru only in 1799, when the capital was shifted back to Mysuru, after the fall of Tipu Sultan. The historical, annual Srirangapatna D...
Gaganachukki Jalapathothsava is organized every year at Shivanasamudra village, Malavalli Taluk, Mandya District. The objective is to boost tourism and showcase the splendour of the Shivanasamudra waterfalls. The famous. Gaganachukki waterfalls are illuminated with colourful lights, during the annua...
‘Janmashtami Lok Mela Mahotsav’ is organized every year in Dudhrej Wadhwan City of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. Janmashtami is a grand celebration to commemorate the appearance of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be the Supreme Lord or the Lord of the Lords. Janmashtami is the celebration of joy...
In order to showcase natural endowments i.e picturesque locations, rich flaura and fauna etc all around the beautiful and divine twin lakes i.e Surinsar and Mansar lakes, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu intends to celebrate lake festival in a magnificent manner making it a grand gala event for 02...
Located at a distance of 4 km from Bhavnagar Railway Station ,BAPS Swaminarayan Temple is a beautiful temple in Askharwadi locality of Bhavnagar ,Gujarat. Situated on Waghawadi road it is one of the well known BAPS Mandirs in Gujarat and among the must visit places in Bhavnagar .Opened i...
The “Bharat Parv” event will be organized by the Government of India at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st January 2023, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations. Ministry of Tourism has been designated as the nodal Ministry...
Upvan Arts Festival is one of the most glorious festivals to be hosted at the humongous Upvan Lake of Thane. 300+ National & International performing and visual artists will actively participate in the fest leaving no boundaries for exhibiting all forms of Art, transforming this venue into a hea...
Pune is a place for food lovers and the city hosts various food festivals throughout the year. One of the most awaited events is Misal Mahotsav. 'Misal' meaning mixture is a delicacy of Maharashtra. The dish is eaten for breakfast or as a midday snack or meal. It remains a very popular snack s...
Baliyatra Festival in Cuttack is an auspicious festival celebrated on “Kartika Purnima” Every Year. The seven days long festival held in November is observed as the largest trade Fair in Odisha. This fair is extremely Popular and the festival is celebrated with much pomp and grandeur in the historic...
Narsingh Mela is organized in Kartik Purnima of Hindu Panchang every year at Narsingh Sthan Temple situated in Barkagaon, Block of Hazaribag district in Jharkhand. Narsingh Sthan Temple is stablished by Pandit Damodar Mishra in 1632 AD. Many people from nearby districts come to participate in this f...
Bundeli festival is being held in Basari, a small village in Chhatarpur district, for the last 20 years. This event, which is organized only with the financial support of the people . During the Bundeli festival, this village was filled with gaiety and enthusiasm. It is not t...
Tokhü Emong is celebrated in the month of November every year and it lasts for nine days. This festival is associated with the harvesting of crops. It is also accompanied by folk dances and the singing of folk songs. During Tokhü Emong, the adherents praise th...
Yemshe is the main festival of the Pochury- Naga Tribe, which is celebrated to welcome the new harvest. The arrival of the new harvest is welcome and celebrated with great fun & fair during Yemshe festival. All the Pochurires, young and old, rich and poor ceremonialised this festival with great...
Naldurg is situated about 50 Kms. south-east of Osmanabad. The fort which is an interesting place has enclosed a surface of a knoll or plantain of basalt rock which is jutted out into the valley or raving of the small river Bori. Along the rest of the cliff on three sides ran fortifications. b...
The main attraction of the fest is The Naldurg fort and the Paani mahal waterfall. Naldurg Fort is a historic fort in Naldurg town of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra state of India. Naldurg is a district located at a distance of about 50 kilometers from Osmanabad ci...
Mussoorie, the Queen of Hills gears up to host the five-day annual Mussoorie Winterline Carnival every December from 25th to the 29th / 30th of the month. Multiple activities are organized and the venue is beautifully decorated like a jewel. Adventure sports like paragliding and bungee jumping k...
SARAS fair provides a marketing platform to rural entrepreneurs and artisans. Telangana-SARAS is an annual exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, handlooms and food products. Over the years, SARAS has created its own brand among the customers and gives a platform for interaction and exchange of innovat...
Ramoji Film city is one of the most popular sight seeing destinations in Hyderabad. The film city is spread over 2500 acres and boasts of a major film making facility which enables pre-and-post film production with effortless ease. No wonder it is the most sought after destination for film makers. T...
From Colorful decorations, blissful surroundings and lots of sweets, Christmas is indeed one of the most vibrant festival in the country. As part of this festival the Department is celebrating the spirit of Christmas at TRC, Jammu. As a part of festivity a dogra/Kashmiri food festival is being organ...
The Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with Bhaderwah Tourism Development Authority and District Administration, Doda is organizing Vibrant Bhaderwah Festival on 31.12.2022. The festival includes Cultural Programmes, Cycling, Rafting, Handicraft Kios...
Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary arts initiatives in the South Asian region. It spans the visual, performing and culinary arts, whilst exploring genres with film, live arts, literature and fashion. Besides the core content, which is conceptualized by an eminen...
Chikoo Festival 2023, is a two-day cultural carnival at Bordi Beach,near Dahanu which is successfully organised by REWF (Rural Entrepreneurship Welfare Foundation) for the past 8 years and counting. It is a festival where you can experience sheer bliss while shopping, tribal art, lip-smacking food a...
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and JKTDC in collaboration with 23 Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles (Rajput) is organizing Mahu Valley Winter Carnival from 11th to 14th March, 2023 at Mahu Valley, District Ramban from 11:00 AM onwards.Maho-Mangat is bestowed with extremely mesmerizing natural beauty...
The festival will start at various Places in Kargil Ladakh starting from 8 Apr 2023 at Garkone Batalik , 16 Apr 2023 at Hardass/ Shilikchey and 17 April 2023 at Karkitchoo / Channigund. Apricot, Known as “Chuli/ Halmann” in Ladakhi, was introduced to the arid region of Ladakh over century ago by Chi...
