India Festival Dates
India’s culture and spirituality come alive at its many diverse festivals throughout the year. Any of the major festivals listed below can be incorporated into a customized itinerary.
December - January |
Mamallapuram Dance - Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu |
January |
Camel Festival - Bikaner, Rajasthan Pongal - South India Jaipur Literature Festival - Jaipur, Rajasthan |
January -February |
Nagaur Fair - Nagaur, Rajasthan |
February |
Desert Festival - Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Thai Pusam - Various locations World Sacred Spirit Festival - Nagaur, Rajasthan World Sacred Spirit Festival - Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
March |
Parippally Gajamela - Kollam, Kerala Holi - Various locations |
April |
Bihu - Assam |
May |
Thrissur Pooram - Thrissur, Kerala |
June - July |
Hemis Festival - Hemis, Ladakh |
July |
Phyang Festival - Phyang, Ladakh |
August |
Nehru Trophy Boat Race - Punnamada Lake, Kerala |
October |
Rajasthan International Folk Festival - Jodhpur, Rajasthan Durga Puja - Various locations Dushehra Mysore - Mysore, Karnataka Dussehra Festival - Various locations |
November |
Dev Deepawali - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Diwali - Various locations Pushkar Fair - Pushkar, Rajasthan Bateshwar Fair - Bateshwar, Uttar Pradesh |
December |
Hornbill Festival - Nagaland |