Summer Festival, Mount Abu, Ooty - गर्मियों में समारोह

Mount.Abu in Rajasthan is touched by a festive mood on the eve of the Summer Festival that is held every year in the month of June. Mount Abu is bestowed with steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque backdrop and the favourable climate which make it a perfect spot for the festival. Summer festival in Mount Abu, a three-day festival is basically a feast of folk and classical music and it gives a vivid knowledge about the tribal life and culture of Rajasthan.

The summer festival,Mt.Abu is held every year during Buddha Poornima. The festival celebrates the warmth and cheerfulness of the people of hill station, their colorful life and vivacious nature. The hospitality of the people, their lively culture and exotic location make this festival a memorable experience during your tours to Rajasthan. This festival is one of the most popular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.

Mount Abu Summer festival commences with the singing of a ballad which is followed by folk dances which mesmerize the spectators. Exciting boat race is organized on the Nakki Lake add variety to the festival.

The romantic hill resort of Mount Abu provides a welcome respite from the heat of Rajasthan in summer. A great time to visit is during this annual festival, with its rich tribute to Rajasthani tribal life and culture.

The festival opens with the singing of a traditional ballad, which is followed by performances of folk and classical music plus the captivating Gair, Ghoomar and Daph folk dances. Sporting events such as the boat race on the Nakki Lake add to the fun, while the grand finale is a suitably noisy firework display.

The summer festival in Mt.Abu proceed with a ceremonial procession, which starts from the RTDC Hotel Shikhar and gather at the Nakki Lake Chowk where folk performances of Rajasthan & Gujarat states are mainly organized. The grand finale of the Festival displays glittering fire works. Mt Abu Summer Festival is organized by the Rajasthan Tourism, Municipal Board, Mt.Abu & District Administration.

The second and third day of the festival is more attractive as various competitions are organized for the whole day. Skating Race, skater's Show, CRPF Band Show, Boat Race, Horse Race, Tug of War, Panihari Matka Race and Deepdan add more enthusiasm to the festival.

The Sham-e-Qawwali is a well- known musical extravaganza, as famous qawwals or singers from all over the country can be heard entertaining the audience. The grand finale of the summer festival in Mount.Abu is a display of dazzling fireworks which catches the fancy of every tourist.

Reaching Mt. Abu Summer festival is very easy. Udaipur which is about 185 Km is the nearest airport. Abu Road about 29 Km is the nearest railway station. Taxis and buses are available from both the airport and the railway station. There is also a good network of bus services linking Mount Abu to significant places like Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur etc.

Summer Festival, (May 1-31, 2003) (Ooty, Tamil Nadu)

programmes in the month of May includes Flower Show , Dog Show and Boat Shows. There are several beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu. With the hills are even hospitable to welcome the visitors. The summer festival is held in the 'Queen of Hill Stations', the evergreen Ooty; the exquisite Kodaikanal or the salubrious heights of Yercaud. Cultural programs, adventure sports, boat races, flower and fruit shows add to the splendour of the festival.

All the festivals celebrated in Tamil are popular in Kodaikanal.

Ooty's stunning Botanical Garden holds a summer festival each May, which includes a stunning flower show, cultural programmes for the classical art enthusiast and even organised trekking activities.