Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival - Pollachi

The Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival, annually hosts over 15 hot air balloons from all over the world. Every year during the month of January, the Department of Tourism, Tamil Nadu hosts the hot-air balloon festival to awe the tourists. The event already has accomplished 7 editions in the cities of Pollachi and Chennai. The activities during the festival involved “Balloon flights” in which the hot air balloons are launched from the site under the supervision of the Balloonmeister to lit up the sky in vibrant colours.Along with the breathtaking sight of hot air balloons filling the sky, spectators are given a whole experience of fun for everyone throughout the day, including, kid-friendly activities, delectable food stalls, balloon tethering, and a local music stage. The carnival consists of more than 150 booths which offered a variety of entertaining and engaging activities. The stalls include numerous food trucks and pop-up shops selling clothing, handicrafts, and other products, making it an excellent event for everyone visiting the festival. “Tethered rides” are given to the participants where they can ride in the hot air balloons through a fixed distance. The festival also hosted a “Night Glow” show in which the balloons were ignited and quenched along with the tune of the music during the sunset. Lakhs of spectators attend this event to participate in it and enjoy tethered rides, and indulge in other entertainment activities.