Dev Deepawali in Kashi
When a million earthen lamps illuminate all 84 ghats on Kartik Purnima. Private wooden bajra, VIP Aarti, and heritage stays.
Celebrations with a Sense of Place
Festivals of Light, Music & Mountains
Journeys timed around once-a-year celebrations across Uttar Pradesh and the Northeast. We secure private boats, festival passes, local guides and thoughtful stays before the crowds arrive.
Cultural Gatherings & Sacred Moments
Upcoming Festivals & Celebrations
Journeys timed around once-a-year celebrations across sacred riverfronts, pastel blossom trails, and mountain amphitheaters.
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival
Every November, wild Himalayan cherry trees burst into pastel pink across Shillong. Paired with live indie stages, pine trails, and Cherrapunjee.
Ziro Festival of Music
India’s most celebrated eco music festival in the emerald rice bowl of the Apatani tribe. Bamboo stages, camping under stars, and ILP documentation.
Good to know
Planning a Festival Journey
Practical advice to help you experience once-a-year celebrations smoothly.
Dev Deepawali is the single most sought-after date in Varanasi’s calendar. Boat permits and riverfront heritage hotels fill up 3 to 4 months in advance. We recommend reaching out by July or August to secure prime private wooden bajras.
Yes. All Indian citizens require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to enter Arunachal Pradesh. Third Eye manages the paperwork and government filing on your behalf.
Absolutely. Every festival journey can be extended—for instance, pairing Dev Deepawali with Ayodhya and Prayagraj, or extending the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival with Kaziranga National Park or Cherrapunjee.
Yes. We reserve sturdy wooden bajra boats with cushioned seating and board from less-crowded ghats with dedicated escort staff to avoid the chaotic walking rush on the main steps.
Limited seasonal availability
Ready to be there when the festival begins?
Speak with Megha or our local travel designers to shape your festival dates, stay preferences, and private permits.