Mount Abu Winter Festival

Rajasthan is one of the most colorful states of India and one can witness its true colors during the festive celebrations of several fairs and festivals that are organized here every year. Mount Abu winter festival is one of the most popular festival of Rajasthan that reflects its rich cultural heritage.

Mount Abu winter festival is a three day fete that is organized every year in the month of December. Mount Abu is the only hill station of this state and is also known as the Oasis in Rajasthan. This beautiful city is covered with lush green forests and beautiful waterfalls giving this place its breathtaking beauty. Every year both international and domestic tourists visit this place to see its mesmerizing beauty. This festival is organized by the Rajasthan tourism and Municipal board of this city.

History of Mount Abu Winter Festival
A very interesting history is associated with this festival. Many years ago this festival was started with the joint initiative of the Tamil Nadu Municipal Board and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. This festival was stated to provide a relaxing break to the people from the hustle and bustle of the daily life. Gradually this fete gained prominence among the international tourists. About Winter Festival
This festival is the best way to know about the rich tradition and culture of Rajasthan. Here the travelers can indulge themselves in much fun and frolic while enjoying the serene beauty of this city. Experience the warm hospitality of the people of this state and tickle your taste buds with the traditional Rajasthani cuisines. The joyful and the blissful atmosphere of this festival with prove to be a memorable experience for the visitors.

During this festival many fun activities are organized for three days. The folk artists of Rajasthan perform folk dances along with traditional music. Their performances simply enchants the visitors. They perform variety of Daph, Ghoomar and Gair and also encourage the visitors to participate with them. Beside that many sport events like cricket and other competitions are also the famous attractions of this festival.

Along with the major attraction of this winter festival is the lamp floating in the Nakki Lake. This famous event is known as the Deepdan and the whole view of the numerous lighting lamps presents a real delight for the eyes. The other attraction of this winter festival are the different processions that are organized by the local authorities. These processions are very important since they mark the beginning of the three day Mount Abu Winter Festival. The procession starts from the Rajasthan tourism's Hotel Shikhar and ends at the Nakki Lake Chowk. Many local people and travelers clad in the colorful traditional attires participate in the processions.
How to reach:
By Air-route:The nearest airport is Udaipur, which is located about 185 km away from Mount Abu. There are direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.

By Rail-route:Abu Road, 28 km from the main city is the nearest railway station. It is very well connected by Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai and Jodhpur.

By Road: The city of Mount Abu is very well connected to all the major cities of India. One can take the luxury buses run by the Rajasthan tourism to reach here.

Experience the real colors of Rajasthan along with the amazing beauty of the Mount Abu city while visiting the Winter Festival.