Fairs and Festivals of Assam

Bihu Dance Holding immense national importance, Bihu festival is the most celebrated festival of Assamese. This festival is a combination of three Bihu festivals of Assam. Leaving behind their daily routines, read more...	Elephant Festival Dedicated to the conservation and protection of Asiatic elephant, the Elephant festival in Assam is a famous festival noble in its concept. It is one of the largest elephant festivals of India. Kaziranga National Park is the venue read more...
Rongali Utsav Rongali Utsav is an enchanting festival of Assam celebrated with great fervour. It is related to season and agriculture. The advent of Spring marks the celebration of this festival which is also known as 'Bohag Bihu'. read more...	Majuli Festival Packed with several cultural activities, Majuli Festival reflects the culture of Assam in the best possible way. Artists from across the country flock to Assam to participate in the cultural events of the festival. read more...
Brahmaputra Festival Brahmaputra Beach Festival is full of adventure and mesmerizing natural beauty of Mother nature. The captivating beach of the great Brahmaputra serves as the venue for the festival. Several adventure sports... read more...	Dehing Patkai Festival The enchanting Dehing Patik Festival of Assam is a great festival organised by the Government of Assam. The festival is named after the huge Patkai range and the beautiful Dehing river. You will be delighted to... read more...
Tea Festival A fusion of tea, music and enjoyment, the Tea Festival is a popular festival of Assam. It is celebrated in Jorhat and is hosted by Assam Tourism. Assam is the largest tea producing state in India and is famous for its tea all over the world... read more...

Fairs and Festivals of Assam

Fairs and Festivals are celebrated with great fervor in Assam. Showcasing the traditions and beliefs of the people of Assam, the fairs and festivals occupy a prized place in the culture of Assamese. Packed with fun, excitement and merriment, the fairs and festivals offer a great opportunity to tourists to peep into its rich and colorful culture.

Some of the famous fairs and festivals of Assam are:
Bihu Festival: This festival consists of three Bihu festivals; namely Rangali,celebrated in mid April; Bhogali Bihu, celebrated in mid January and Kati Bihu, celebrated in mid October. These festivals are full of enjoyment and feasts.

Elephant Festival: Celebrated in an attempt to conserve and protect the Asiatic elephants, Elephant festival is marked by various cultural activities. It is celebrated in February.

Majuli Festival: Celebrated in November, Majuli festival is full of cultural activities like dance, music and seminars. It has so much to offer – scenic beauty, tribal food, festival, rich wildlife, and beautiful flora. To let tourists make the best use of the visit to the Majuli festival, everyday sightseeing is organized in the morning during the festival.

Tea Festival: The combination of tea, music and fun, such is the Tea festival of Assam. It is held in November.