If you want to book a
tour package which can let you experience the rich culture of India, North East
India is simply the place to visit. Notwithstanding the month you are planning
for the tour, stay assured of encountering numerous festivals. Whether the
festival is related to Buddhism, Agriculture or beginning of a new year, all of
them are a true reflection of the local culture.
Not only do these
festivals provide an opportunity for the locals to bond and mingle but the
tourists can also create some memories for life. Some of them extend over a few
days and include those traditional dances and music. Be a part of any of the
festivals and feel the quintessence of soulful music, sumptuous delicacies,
unique costumes, lively ambiance, and warm hospitality.
Booking A North East India Tour Package? 5 Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss
Losar
Held in Arunachal Pradesh, this festival symbolizes
the Tibetan New Year. All the famous tribes following the Mahayana sect of
Buddhism like the Memba, Khamba, Sherdukpens, Monpa, and Nah celebrate Losar
with much enthusiasm and pomp. To ensure a fruitful harvest, a wide variety of
grains, sprouted barley seeds, and buckets of Tsampa are gifted to the locals.
On the final day of this 3-day festival, prayer flags are tied all across the
locality and on rooftops.
Ambubachi Mela
If you have ever visited Guwahati or Assam during the
month of June, you must have definitely come across this famous festival. Goddess
Kamakhya is believed to go through her annual menstrual cycle and is thus
considered unclean. It is celebrated in the Kamakhya Temple which remains
closed during those 3 days. Thousands of devotees throng in the Ambubachi Mela from
all over India. This Mela is also known as the ‘Mahakumbh of the East’.
Lui-Ngai-Ni
Almost every Naga tribe celebrates this festival in Nagaland
and Manipur. It is generally celebrated on 15th February every year
to mark the season of seed sowing. Every Naga tribe celebrates the festival
with much pomp as it is believed to strengthen the bond between them. Locals
prepare delicacies, light fire, bless the seeds, and perform traditional
dances.
Moatsu Mong
Celebrated by the Ao tribe of Nagaland, this festival
symbolizes the end of the sowing season. This 3-day festival is celebrated
every year from 1st to 3rd May in the Mokukchung
district. Wells are cleaned and beer brewed to mark the beginning of the
festival. Book your North East India tour package during the month of May and visit the
festival to enjoy those cultural programmes and relish the local delicacies.
Bihu Festival
Bohag Bihu is another
prominent festival of Assam that celebrates the Assamese New Year. Bihu is
celebrated almost 3 times every year and is known as Bohag/
Rongali, Maagh/Bhogali, and Kaati/Kongali. The celebration of Bohag Bihu starts
from 14th of April and lasts for almost a month. Numerous stages are
set all over the area where Bihu dance is performed by the local women.
Since
a trip to North East India will give you the opportunity to absorb the essence
of so many famous festivals, it’s time you start looking for a travel agency
who can offer a tour package within your budget!
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