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Sangken Water Festival, Namsai

Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The Tai-Khamti and Singpho new-year water festival of April — bathing the Buddha, joyful water-throwing and the Theravada communities' happiest days.

Why visit: The north-east's joyful Buddhist water festival.

Things to do

›Water-throwing
›Buddha bathing
›Khamti feasts
›New-year rituals

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Travel Information

Best time

Apr (Sangken)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–800

Duration

1–3 days

Nearby attractions

Within

1 km

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