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Kullu Dussehra Festival

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The week Dussehra ends elsewhere and begins in Kullu — 300 village gods in palanquins process to Raghunath's chariot on Dhalpur maidan.

Why visit: The Himalaya's greatest gathering of living deities — nothing else compares.

History: Begun 1660 under Raja Jagat Singh; an International Festival since 1972.

Things to do

›Rath yatra pull
›Devta encampments
›Naati folk dance
›Lanka Dahan finale

FestivalDeity ProcessionsCraft Fair

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct (Vijayadashami week)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹1,000–3,000

Duration

2–7 days

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8.9 km

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