J ust be aware, there is no reason for you to be alarmed! The strings (manja) used to fly the kites can cause cuts if you run through it quickly because they are coated with abrasive substances. Nobody wants a good moment to turn sour because of a mishap. The colourful kite utsav in Gujarat (Photo Credit – Kaushik Patel) We definitely recommend being in North India for the Kite Flying Festival, you can browse through our two week travel routes here. P eople flying kites from their rooftops make no attempt in hiding their excited smiles as kites of every shape and size can be seen in the air.Īhmedabad and Jaisalmer are two other cities where The Kite Flying Festival is a prominent occasion. Just like Jodhpur, Udaipur is a city where the spirit of The Kite Flying Festival is as high as it gets. Witnessing a thousand colourful kites taking over the morning skies is an experience! You will find every rooftop raided by enthusiastic kids and elders alike. But, the sight of the city during this occasion will leave you awe-struck. Jodhpur is a magnificent city and a beautiful place to travel in its own right.

Mumbai is another city where you can witness witness this as well. The spirit of The Kite Flying Festival can be witnessed in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Festivities take place on the 14th of January. North India is the places to be for the Kite Flying Festival. Plan your trip When and which parts of India celebrate the KITE FLYING FESTIVAL? There’s nothing like flying a kite from terraces and rooftops (Photo Credit – Penn-State) How cool would it be to be the last one standing? Or rather, to be the owner of the last kite flying! The kite flying tradition is so famous that people also organise recreational competitions during this festival. A common saying in the Marathi language is: ‘Til-Gul ghya aani goad bol bola’, otherwise meaning ‘have these Til-Gul sweets and speak sweet words’. It is a tradition during this festival to offer a Til-Gul Laddoo ( sweets made of sesame seeds and jaggery) to your close ones. The joy of flying kites and cutting the strings of other kites is unmatched, and the air of celebration is euphoric. This festival is worth witnessing for two main reasons.įor one, flying colourful kites with your family or buddies under the morning sun from a rooftop is an unbeatable experience. Like many other Indian festivals, the kite flying festival also has a historical and cultural significance attached to it. Makar Sankranti is a fun and delightful occasion. Plan your trip How is the KITE FLYING festival celebrated in India?

Kite fighting rooftop teams