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.
Galdan Namchot heralds the beginning of the New Year celebrations which continue till the festival of Dosmoche. It celebrates the birthday and Buddhahood of Tsongkhapa, the Tibetan saint-scholar who founded the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism during the 14th century. The Gelukpa School later developed as the dominant monastic order in Central Tibet.
Features:
Celebrated for two days
It is customary to prepare various varieties of the traditional dish, Thukpa', in every home.
Friends and relatives visit each other to mark celebration of the festival.
The festivities include illumination of all monastic, public and residential buildings throughout Ladakh.
Season:
Galdan Namchot is held during the month of December.
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 Galdan Namchot, the New Year celebration.
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