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FESTIVALS · UTTARAKHAND · JUNE

Uttarakhand festivals in June.

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

Badri-Kedar Festival

Badrinath

A cultural festival celebrating the twin shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath through classical dance, music, and devotional performances.

Mid June

Devprayag Ganga Dussehra

Devprayag

Festival at the sacred confluence where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi merge to form the Ganga, with ritual bathing, deepdan (lamp floating), and Sanskrit recitations.

June (Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami)

Ganga Dussehra

Haridwar

Celebrates the descent of the Ganges to Earth. Thousands gather at Har Ki Pauri for ritual bathing, lamp floating, and evening aarti.

June (Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami)

Hemkund Sahib Prakash Utsav

Hemkund Sahib

The Gurdwara opens each year around the last week of May after the snow clears. First-day nishan sahib (flag) hoisting is a major Sikh gathering — thousands of pilgrims trek up together. 2026 opening: May 25.

End-May to Early-June (opening)

Kanatal Surkanda Devi Mela

Kanatal

Fair at Surkanda Devi Temple (3,030m) near Kanatal with devotees trekking 2 km to the summit temple, offering bells and red cloth to the goddess.

June (Ganga Dussehra)

Valley of Flowers Opening Season

Valley of Flowers

UNESCO World Heritage site opens to trekkers; peak bloom in July-August features 600+ flowering species including Brahma Kamal, blue poppy, and cobra lily.

June 1 (annual opening)

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