Uttarakhand · October

Festivals in Uttarakhand in October

3 festivals this month

Gangotri Diwali (Temple Closing)

Gangotri

The temple closes for winter on Diwali day with grand celebrations; the deity is carried in a palanquin procession to Mukhba for the winter.

Lansdowne Autumn Festival

Lansdowne

Garhwal Rifles regimental town hosts a cultural festival with military band performances, nature trails, and heritage walks through this quiet cantonment.

Nainital Autumn Festival

Nainital

Week-long cultural extravaganza at Nainital's Flats ground with boat races on Naini Lake, flower shows, music performances, and heritage walks.