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FESTIVALS · UTTARAKHAND · OCTOBER

Uttarakhand festivals in October.

3 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

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.

Late October / early November (Diwali)

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.

October (varies)

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.

October-November (varies)

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