{"id":31105,"date":"2023-04-03T09:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T09:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=31105"},"modified":"2026-01-18T17:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T17:35:25","slug":"popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Popular Festivals and Celebrations in Himachal Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Himachal Pradesh is prominent for its picturesque valleys, adventure sports, snowcapped mountains, and abundant natural beauty that attracts travelers from around the world. Besides everything else, if you are planning to visit Himachal, then don&#8217;t forget to enjoy some fantastic festivals celebrated in this state.<\/p>\n<p>Himachal Pradesh&#8217;s people embrace the natural beauty and the culture of the state with great excitement and gratitude. They seek the blessings of the almighty with a range of festivals. You must visit Himachal Pradesh and celebrate the unity in diversity here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#in-himachal-pradesh-here-are-some-of-the-most-famous-festivals-and-celebrations\" >In Himachal Pradesh, here are some of the most famous festivals and celebrations:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#1-losar-festival\" >1. Losar Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#2-kasol-music-festival\" >2. Kasol Music Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#3-himachal-hills-festival\" >3. Himachal Hills Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#4-pori-festival\" >4. Pori Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#5-summer-festival\" >5. Summer Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#6-ice-skating-carnival\" >6. Ice Skating Carnival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#7-markand-fair\" >7. Markand Fair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#8-kullu-dusshera\" >8. Kullu Dusshera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#9-sair-festival\" >9. Sair Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#10-international-himalayan-festival\" >10. International Himalayan Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#11-baisakhi\" >11. Baisakhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#12-mandi-shivratri-fair\" >12. Mandi Shivratri Fair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-and-celebrations-in-himachal-pradesh\/#13-phulaich-festival\" >13. Phulaich Festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-himachal-pradesh-here-are-some-of-the-most-famous-festivals-and-celebrations\"><\/span>In Himachal Pradesh, here are some of the most famous festivals and celebrations:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-losar-festival\"><\/span>1. Losar Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31113 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Losar-Festival-in-Himachal-Pradesh.jpeg\" alt=\"Losar Festival in Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Losar-Festival-in-Himachal-Pradesh.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Losar-Festival-in-Himachal-Pradesh-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Losar-Festival-in-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Losar-Festival-in-Himachal-Pradesh-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>the new year of Tibetans is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/losar-festival-guide-india\/\">Losar festival<\/a>, prominently celebrated in the Lahul valley of Himachal Pradesh. The festival is about celebrating the uniqueness of the Tibetan ethnicity in the state. This celebration is to mark the beginning of the winter season in the valley, and it is celebrated during the first month of the Tibetan calendar.<\/p>\n<p>The festival has great significance for the locals, despite being misunderstood as the devil&#8217;s dance. It is carried out with the belief that it brings a lot of prosperity and happiness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-kasol-music-festival\"><\/span>2. Kasol Music Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31114 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kasol-Music-Festival-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Kasol Music Festival Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kasol-Music-Festival-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kasol-Music-Festival-Himachal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kasol-Music-Festival-Himachal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kasol-Music-Festival-Himachal-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The music festival sets the tone for the entire night of celebration amid the beautiful skies and the Evergreen forests. The two-day music festival is a pop culture event that celebrates the new year, which marks new beginnings.<\/p>\n<p>The festival showcases the best DJs for highly pitched live musical performances specially designed to get you in the right mood for a great time. You would be able to listen to both emerging performers when you change the festival in December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-november-india\/\">Festivals That Light Up November in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-in-india-in-the-month-of-october\/\">Indian Festivals to Mark in Your October Calendar<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-himachal-hills-festival\"><\/span>3. Himachal Hills Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Himachal hills festival is a great pride event for the people of Kasol. The festival focuses only on music; you can witness live performances from young and talented singers. The noteworthy DJs are indeed not to be missed, as they offer an exceptional experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for the Himachal Pradesh trip:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"ListAttraction\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-himachal-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Himachal Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/9-days-himachal-offbeat-itinerary.html\">9 Days Himachal Offbeat Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-days-shimla-kasauli-itinerary-from-delhi.html\">Shimla Kufri Kasauli Trip for 4 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-shimla-manali-tour-from-delhi.html\">6 Days Shimla Manali Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-shimla-manali-dharamshala-tour.html\">Shimla Manali Dharamshala 7 Days Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-shimla-manali-tour-from-delhi.html\">8 Days Shimla Manali Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-spiti-valley-tour-itinerary-from-delhi.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Spiti Valley Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/himachal-tours\/\">Check Himachal More Itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-pori-festival\"><\/span>4. Pori Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31115 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pori-Festival-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Pori Festival Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pori-Festival-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pori-Festival-Himachal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pori-Festival-Himachal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pori-Festival-Himachal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Several tourists are excited and delighted to celebrate the Pori festival in Himachal Pradesh every year. A beautiful prayer ceremony is held in Triloka temple, during which the worshippers honor the local deity and seek his blessings. After the celebration, they go for a parikrama, where they complete a clockwise circulation of the gallery.<\/p>\n<p>Several stalls and shops selling huge items are set up during the festival in Lahaul. Every year this festival is celebrated during the third week of August, which adds to the charm of the fantastic vistas in the scenic aboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-himachal-in-october\/\">Must-Visit Places in Himachal Pradesh in October<\/a><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-summer-festival\"><\/span>5. Summer Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Summer-Festival-Shimla-Himachal-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Festival Shimla Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Summer-Festival-Shimla-Himachal-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Summer-Festival-Shimla-Himachal-Pradesh-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Summer-Festival-Shimla-Himachal-Pradesh-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Summer festival of Shimla is one of the most vibrant festivals in the state. It is celebrated for two weeks and is held in June every year. Live performances of prominent artists and a beautiful Flower show are some of the major attractions of this festival a plethora of tourists visit this festival every year, and the vibrance is heightened by kids from schools across the city who perform cultural shows on different topics.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is also a party for your taste buds as you can get your hands on all the cuisines from Himachali Tibetan to Chinese and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-north-indian-foods-dishes\/\">north Indian food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-ice-skating-carnival\"><\/span>6. Ice Skating Carnival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31117 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ice-Skating-Carnival-Shimla-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Ice Skating Carnival Shimla Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ice-Skating-Carnival-Shimla-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ice-Skating-Carnival-Shimla-Himachal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ice-Skating-Carnival-Shimla-Himachal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ice-Skating-Carnival-Shimla-Himachal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/shimla-tours\/\">Shimla<\/a> holds an ice-skating carnival from the first to the last week of December. This is a time for complete quill and excitement. The majestic ice-skating rink is managed by the Shimla ice skating club, and they also host this carnival.<\/p>\n<p>You can witness the thrilling event, which is held twice a day in the morning and the evening. The sole-pleasing dance performances and visually pampering fancy dress competitions are some of the activities that you can enjoy at this carnival.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-markand-fair\"><\/span>7. Markand Fair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This fair is celebrated in November on the first night of Baisakhi in the Bilaspur district. The pilgrimage is believed to fulfill the wishes of several people considering themselves by bathing in the merchant place in Brahma Murata.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-kullu-dusshera\"><\/span>8. Kullu Dusshera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24461 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Kullu Dussehra Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-Himachal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-Himachal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kullu-Dussehra-Himachal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kulu Dusshera is widely celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, and it is unique from all other states. It is celebrated in October every year, and it starts with a procession of Lord Raghunath Ji. Lord Raghunath is worshipped with the March on roads across the town, and it is a seven-day festival.<\/p>\n<p>During the festival, you can see people singing, dancing, and feasting. If you are in Himachal Pradesh, then you must take part in this festival and enjoy several cultural events.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-sair-festival\"><\/span>9. Sair Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sair-Festival-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Sair Festival Himachal\" width=\"1075\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sair-Festival-Himachal.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sair-Festival-Himachal-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sair-Festival-Himachal-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sair-Festival-Himachal-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>the festival is celebrated every year in different parts of mandi, Shimla, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kullu-tours\/\">Kullu<\/a>, and solan. The festival is celebrated during mid-September, and it is to observe the return of the gods from heaven. This festival marks the end of harvest.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the unique festivals of Himachal Pradesh, and people across the country visit the state during this time to witness the fantastic cultural performances taking place. A big fair is also organized at this time, and you can come across different stalls put up by the local artisans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-international-himalayan-festival\"><\/span>10. International Himalayan Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31119 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/International-Himalayan-Festival-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"International Himalayan Festival Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/International-Himalayan-Festival-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/International-Himalayan-Festival-Himachal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/International-Himalayan-Festival-Himachal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/International-Himalayan-Festival-Himachal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The international Himalayan festival is an exciting festival that celebrates Dalai Lama&#8217;s Nobel Peace Prize. The festival is all about celebrating harmonious relations across various communities.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the major highlights of the three-day festival include the Tibetan institute of performing arts students taking part in different cultural events and performances.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-baisakhi\"><\/span>11. Baisakhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31120 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Baisakhi-Festival-Himachal.jpeg\" alt=\"Baisakhi Festival Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Baisakhi-Festival-Himachal.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Baisakhi-Festival-Himachal-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Baisakhi-Festival-Himachal-1024x697.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Baisakhi-Festival-Himachal-768x523.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Baisakhi is prominently known as Bissowa in the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh, and it is celebrated on the 13th of April every year. During the festival, people whitewash their houses and enjoy a holy dip at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/haridwar-tours\/\">Haridwar<\/a> or Markanda near Bilaspur.<\/p>\n<p>During the daytime, the Baisakhi fair is organized at different places in a typical way. If you are visiting Himachal Pradesh during April, then you must take part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/baisakhi-celebration-in-punjab-festival-guide\/\">Baisakhi festival<\/a>, where you can see the artistic side of the state.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-mandi-shivratri-fair\"><\/span>12. Mandi Shivratri Fair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31121 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mandi-Shivratri-Fair-Himachal-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Mandi Shivratri Fair Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mandi-Shivratri-Fair-Himachal-Pradesh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mandi-Shivratri-Fair-Himachal-Pradesh-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mandi-Shivratri-Fair-Himachal-Pradesh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mandi-Shivratri-Fair-Himachal-Pradesh-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mandi Shivratri fair is an internationally renowned festival celebrated in Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh. It starts on the 13th night of Krishna paksha Of February or Marchand is celebrated for at least six days.<\/p>\n<p>During that week, the Township looks completely extravagant as there are more than 200 deities embroidered and adorned, and several shrines are bought across the district to the town to pay homage to Lord Vishnu. The vast procession is undoubtedly not to miss.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-phulaich-festival\"><\/span>13. Phulaich Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31122 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phulaich-Festival-Himachal.jpg\" alt=\"Phulaich Festival Himachal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phulaich-Festival-Himachal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phulaich-Festival-Himachal-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phulaich-Festival-Himachal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phulaich-Festival-Himachal-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festival typically means the festival of flowers, and the seven-day extravaganza is associated with the blooming of flowers in the Kinnaur Valley. Villagers visit the mountains to collect different types of Ladra flowers for the procession on the first day. While playing drums and blowing the bugles, all the inhabitants dance and celebrate the 18th night with great music.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is all about remembering the deceased and relatives who offer wine, rice, and food to the departed. It is all distributed to people experiencing poverty later, and then people just head to the Dhangsapa family and show their respect by putting the garlands to the family members. The festival is celebrated on the 16th day of the Hindu month Bhadrapada.<\/p>\n<p>These are some fantastic festivals that are celebrated in Himachal Pradesh. If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/himachal-tours\/\">planning to visit Himachal Pradesh<\/a> anytime, you should consider setting your itinerary in a way that you can celebrate some of the festivals mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover More:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-himachal-pradesh-in-january\/\">Places to See in Himachal Pradesh in January 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-himachal-in-february\/\">Himachal Tourist Places to Visit in February 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-manali-in-january\/\">Places to Visit in Manali in January 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-in-himachal-pradesh\/\">Top 15 Reasons to Plan a Holiday In Himachal Pradesh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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