“Land of Gods” or “Land of the Brave”, call Himachal Pradesh by any name, and you will see the enormous attractions, beauties galore and sights and sounds to savor. If you have been planning a vacation for some time, it is about time that you visit this beautiful state and witness its splendor in full glory. Know about some of the top upcoming events that you should witness here, opting for any of the best tour packages for Himachal Pradesh.
Baisakhi
Do not miss this glorious festival that is celebrated in the month of April with his traditional fairs, feasts and folk dances. It is especially important for the Hindu and Sikh communities, and has special significance for them. You can witness many important cultural activities during the Baisakhi event and the colorful performances will fill your mind to the brim.
Navratri
This auspicious Hindu festival is dedicated to the divine mother, Goddess Durga, and involves praying and worship rituals at various temples across the state. The elaborate rituals are a sight to behold and you will be amazed to see so many devotees from the temples and sacred places to celebrate the Goddess, sing songs in her praise and honor her in full glory.
Nalwari Cattle Fair
If you want to experience something really unique, you need to come here. Do not miss this fair in Bilaspur, where many cultural performances, wrestling matches and cattle trade activities go on. These are loved by travelers who come to this state during the festive season of April. You will love to interact with many people from the world over, who come from across India and other countries to witness such events. Strike friendships with the locals and take back unique memories to share with friends and love ones back home.
Mahasu Jatar
This is another amazing event that is celebrated close to Shimla, right before the Durga Devi temple. This is a fair that is organized for 2 days, and is held every year on the 3rd Tuesday of Baisakha (May). You will love to opt for any of the Himachal Pradesh travel packages to come to this 2-day festival and enjoy the celebrations that go on at this time.
The Dhoongri festival
It is also known as the Doongri Forest Festival. This is a sacred event where local people pay homage to Hadimba Devi. It is held in Manali, where the Dhungri Fair is also organized. It witnesses a confluence of devotees of Hadimba Devi.
Sipi Fair
This is another beautiful fair held in Mashobra, near Shimla. You can see many traditional cultural presentations showcased by local artists and artisans, which will amaze you and fill your mind with wonder.
The upcoming months are a time of many fairs. You can also check out the Banjar and Sainj fairs in Kulu’s Parvati-Tirthan valley, Salooni Jatar in Rohru that commemorates Shikhru, the local deity, the local deity Piplu Mela where you can see plenty of cultural programs and exhibitions and so on. You can also join into the celebratory mood at the Spring Festival, held in Kulu.
