India is known worldwide for its colorful culture and customs. With Indian culture, the festivals, festivals and festivals also attract the whole world towards itself. There are some celebrations or festivals celebrated almost every month. That is why it will not be wrong to even call India a festive country. There are so many festivals and festivals that you probably will not even know about everyone. Every festival is celebrated in a different style. To become part of these festivals and festivals, people come to India from a large number of foreign countries. The year 2019 has started and it has arrived with this year's festivals and festivals that you can enjoy.
Kutch's Rann festival is famous all over the world. People from all over the world come to join this celebration. The Rann festival runs for 3 months. This time this festival began from December 1, which will run till 20 February. With the Art, Culture and Music you will find many more in RAN Festival. You can see the culture of Gujarat, the folk music and dance there. During this time, you can enjoy camel ride and also go to the desert safari. Apart from all this, you can also try the taste of Gujarati traditional dishes in this festival. During this time, you can also stay at the camp site, which is at the place of celebration but their expenses are slightly higher. If your pocket does not allow it, then you can stay in Bhuj or any hotel or motel. Bhuj is just a short distance from festivals and here you will find rooms at a good hotel or motel. In addition to the Rann Festival, you can also go to many places around. Located in Bhuj, there are some famous tourist sites located in the vicinity of Prague, Aina Mahal, Kutch Museum, Mandvi and Dholavira Kutch. Do not forget to take your ID for joining this festival as it will not be your entry without this. Passport and ID proof is important for foreign tourists. Keep photocopy of your ID with you.
If you are passionate about kites and colorful new-size kites, if you attract yourself, then this festival is for you. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. But in Gujarat, this festival is celebrated with a lot of loud noise. The state of Gujarat organizes International Kite Festival every year around Makar Sankranti. During this festival, Gujarat is filled with a new enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated on the Sabarmati River Front. The popularity here is so that foreign tourists also come here especially to participate in this festival. This festival will be held from January 6 to Makar Sankranti, ie January 14. Apart from kite in this festival, you can see colorful intersea kites and also see some other things of entertainment.
How to reach?
The nearest airport and railway station are located in Ahmedabad, where flights and trains come from almost every major city. There is a good service of buses and taxis from the airport and railway station to the river front.
3. Chennai Music Festival (December mid-January mid):
For the music and dance enthusiasts, Chennai Music Festival is going on in Chennai. This festival began from mid-December and will run till mid-January. More than 600 artists will participate in this festival. This presentation is to be held on different days in different music halls of Chennai. There will be a separate online ticket book for every day for this festival. So if you are in Chennai or around this January, then the Chennai Music Festival can be enjoyed.
How to reach?
Chennai is the only international airport and railway station in the city where almost big cities across the country are connected.
4. National Street Food Festival (January 12 to January 15):
This is a good destination for people who drink food. Every year this festival is organized at the Nehru Stadium in Delhi. The highlight of the National Street Food Festival is that the whole country's flat street food comes under a roof here. This festivel is absolutely like the heaven for the people of the chettes. A large number of people come here to enjoy the flavor of various dishes across the country. Apart from the flavors of the dish, here you can learn to make some dishes, as well as cook books, spices and so on. If you are in Delhi between January 12 and January 15, then Indian Street Food can be enjoyed by visiting here.
How to reach?
Delhi is the capital of India, so it is connected to every city by air, rail and bus route. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is also connected to the Delhi Metro.
5. Mimalallapuram Dance Festival:
This unique Open Air Dance Festival is celebrated every year in December-January at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu. Tamilnadu Tourism organizes this. This time it started on 25th December and till January 15th. Here you will find many of India's highest dance styles like Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharat Natyam and Kathakali. Here all the regular programs start from 6 a.m. and run till 8 o'clock, which fascinate the audience. A famous beach situated in Tamil Nadu. There are many sculptures and historical buildings of ancient times that many tourists visit here. This number rises during the mamallapuram dance festival.
It can easily be reached by air, rail and road. The nearest airport here is in Chennai. To reach the railway route, Chennai (58 km) or Chengalpattu (29 km) will have to land. Bus and taxi facilities are available from there.
6. Pongal Festival (January 15-January 18):
This festival is celebrated in large numbers in Zorosoro in Tamil Nadu. There is a different enthusiasm for this festival of three days. In this celebration, you can taste special dishes, enjoy bullfight, visit temples, shop for memorable items and get a taste for Tamil Nadu culture.
How to reach?
You can reach from any corner of the country, from the plane, train, bus, cab etc. All cities connected to the airport, railway station and bus terminals located in Chennai and Madurai are connected.
7. Bikaner camel fair:
Two-day World famous Camel Festival is celebrated every year in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The festivals of this festival are shades of colorful clothes, which come to see tourists from all over the world. During this festival several events are organized which are very interesting for tourists. The festival of 12th to 13th January will be a beauty contest of the camel, Rajasthani cultural dance and singing, Rajasthani dishes, and there will be a lot to buy.
How to reach?
The nearest airport to Bikaner is located in Jodhpur where you will get bus and taxi comfortably to get to Bikaner. Apart from this, there can be many trains from many cities here. Kota, Ajmer, Agra, Delhi and many other cities can be reached directly by bus route.
8. Jaisalmer Desert Festival:
This three-day festival organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Board is a famous tourist attraction of Jaisalmer, which is held in Sam Rat dunes, located about 42 km away from the city in the month of February. In this celebration, there is still plenty of entertainment for tourists. Here tourists can enjoy interesting events like various colorful cultural events, camel races, turbans, and competition of the best mustache. This festival will be held from February 17 to February 19 this year.
How to reach?
The nearest airport here is located in Jodhpur. This place is connected by air, rail and road. From almost every major city to Jodhpur can be reached via train, bus or flight. You can make a cab, bus or taxi from Jodhpur till now.
Even in 2019, these festivals can be enjoyed while keeping the interest of straying.