Indian fairs and festivals have throughout the time attracted tourists. The fairs and festivals in India at every state in India are celebrated with equal gusto. Plan your journey to India during the colorful and happening fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dosmochey is celebrated in Leh (Leh Palace), Liker (Lower Ladakh) and Deskit (Nubra valley) monasteries in February. The most famous among all is Leh Dosmochey.
Features:
Celebrated for two days
Celebrated in the courtyards of the Leh palace.
The monks from different monasteries perform the Chams every year turn by turn.
The festival takes place in the end and in the beginning of the Tibetan New Year.
The monks of Takthok monastery prepares the offering with thread crosses which bind all the evil, hungry ghosts and guard against natural disaster in the coming year.
On the second day of the festival, the offerings are taken out of the town in a procession.
The offerings are burnt while people whistle to chase away the evil spirits.
Season:
Dosmochey, Leh is celebrated in the month of February.
How to Reach Kashmir
By Air: Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu.
By Rail:The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from all the major cities.
By Road: National Highway 1-A, connecting Srinagar with Jammu, is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and hairpin bends.
It is best to visit Jammu and Kashmir during the Dosmochey, Leh .
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