Special events 2017

India’s colourful culture is celebrated with many festivals throughout the year. Below is just a selection – please contact us for more details, or to build an itinerary around any of these festivals.

January

14th  – International Kite Flying Festival, Jaipur

15th  – Pongol, Tamil Nadu

14th – 15th – Camel Festival, Bikaner

26th  – Republic Day, All of India

February

1st – 4th – Nagaur Cattle Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan

6th – 9th – Goa Carnival

8th – 10th – Desert Festival, Jaisalmer

13th – 15th – Sufi Festival, Nagaur, Rajasthan

22nd – 26th – Khajuraho Dance Festival, Khajuraho

March

1st – 7th – International Yoga Festival, Rishikesh

13th – Elephant Festival, Jaipur

17th – Holi Festival, All over India

April

5th – Peruvanam Pooram Festival, Kerala

13th – 16th – Baisakhi, Punjab

May

5th – Thrissur Pooram, Kerala

10th – Buddha Purnima, All of India

July

3rd – 4th – Hemis Festival, Ladakh

26th – 27th – Teej Fair, Jaipur

August

12th – Nehur Trophy Boat Race, Kerala

15th – Independence Day, All over India

September

4th – Onam, Kerala

21st – 29th – Navaratri, Sangeetholsavam, Kerala

30th – Dussehra, Rajasthan

October

4th – 5th – Marwar Festival, Jodhpur

19th –  Diwali, All over India

28th – 4th November – Pushkar Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan

December

1st – 10th – Hornbill Festival, Nagaland

25th – Christmas, All over India