International Flower Festival

Held every summer during the peak flowering season, this festival showcases the exotic flora of the tiny North Eastern state of Sikkim. On display are flowers, orchids, gladioli, roses, magnolia, cacti, alpine plants, creepers, climbers, ferns, and herbs. There are seminars and lectures by experts. And, of course, momos and other delectable Sikkimese delicacies. If you like what you see, why not plan a trip to Sikkim? The best time to go is from March to May, when the plants (including 600 species of orchids, 240 species of trees and ferns, 150 varieties of gladioli, 46 types of rhododendrons) are in full bloom. Bonus attractions are river rafting and the yak safari.

International Mango Festival

Mango lovers, like wine lovers, are passionate about their favourites, and at this festival, you can savour the many myriad varieties of the king of fruits and find out why. Cultural programmes liven up the event still further.

Independence Day

India's battle for freedom from British Rule was long and arduous, and every year the country celebrates Independence Day (15th August) with an outpouring of patriotism. The Prime Minister gives a speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Red Fort in Delhi, flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes are held in all the state capitals, restaurants serve special menus done in the colours of the flag (saffron, white, green and blue) and little children sell flags to raise funds for charity. Join in the fun and share our joy.

International Yoga Week

The 'yoga capital of the world', Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the holy Ganges river in the foothills of the Himalayas, is the appropriate setting for this annual festival. Yoga masters come from all over the world, every February, to gives lectures, demonstrate and explore the major traditions of Yoga (Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana).

The town has several Yoga schools and ashrams, and most of these offer packages for 7 / 10/ 14 days, covering meditation, pranayamas (breathing techniques), aasana (postures) practice, and Hindu philosophy.

Island Tourism Festival

This ten-day long festival of dance, drama and music showcases the arts and crafts, flora and fauna and marine life of Port Blair, capital of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Aqua sports, tele-games and parasailing are added attractions.

Jahan-Khusrau

Only Sufi music is played at this music festival associated with Hazrat Amir Khusrau, one of the great followers of Hazrat Nizamuddin. Performers from all over the world perform. The festival takes place in Delhi in the last week of February.

Jaipur Heritage International Festival

The Pink City of Jaipur, in Rajasthan, always fascinating, becomes even more so during this festival, spread over fourteen days in January and in locations difficult to find anywhere else in the world. Events include exhibitions, seminars, sports, children's programmes and of course, crafts bazaars.