Festivals & Events

Tulips in spring, snow sports in winter, masked dances in the monasteries — find the festivals and happenings worth planning your trip around.

1 Srinagar Tulip Festival

Festival · Late March – April (dates announced each year)

Asia's largest tulip garden bursts into colour at the foot of the Zabarwan range.

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2 Gulmarg Winter Games

Sport · February – March (schedule announced each season)

Skiing, snowboarding and snow sports on the slopes of Gulmarg.

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3 Hemis Festival

Culture · June – July (per the Tibetan lunar calendar)

Masked Cham dances in the courtyard of Ladakh's largest monastery.

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5 Amarnath Yatra

Pilgrimage · July – August (dates announced each year)

The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine high in the Himalaya.

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