The Kite Festival, also known as Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The festival usually falls in the month of January and marks the beginning of the spring season. The tour experts at Jaipur Tour & travels have identified many suggested ways that can be compiled for enjoying this yearly celebration just like the locals. 

Our suggestive Kite Festival celebration includes the following typical features and activities. 

International Kite Festival: The International Kite Festival is held every year in Jaipur and attracts kite flyers from all over the world. The festival features beautifully designed kites, cultural performances, and food stalls. For our guests we make it possible to pre-arrange the entry for enjoying the greatness of the festival without missing anything. 

Buy kites and accessories: The markets in Jaipur are filled with colorful kites and accessories like manja (string), charkhi (spool), and dor (stick). You can buy these items and join in the kite-flying fun.

Fly kites on the rooftop in the Heritage City: On the day of the festival, people gather on their rooftops to fly kites. You can join in the fun by flying your kite and challenging others to cut your kite string.

Enjoy local delicacies: During the festival, you can enjoy traditional Rajasthani delicacies like til ke laddoo, gajak, and feeni, which are available at local sweet shops and restaurants.

Enjoy cultural performances: Many cultural performances are held during the festival, such as folk dances like ghoomar and kalbelia, and music performances with local instruments like dholak, manjira, and harmonium.

Take part in kite-flying competitions: Many kite-flying competitions are held during the festival, where you can show off your skills and compete with other kite flyers.

Note: It is important to follow COVID-19 safety protocols and maintain social distancing while celebrating the festival.

Depending upon the availability of time, your plan can be customized as per the instructions of our guests.