Rajasthan is a state that has a lot of history and culture. The Kumbhalgarh Festival honours the city’s long royal past and how it has shaped art. People can visit Kumbhalgarh, which is close to Udaipur and is a place of culture and history. You know, it’s pretty busy during the holidays. The ancient and UNESCO-listed Kumbhalgarh Fort is where the Kumbhalgarh Festival takes place. This beautiful place is from the Mewar dynasty and gives the fair a historical feel. They also help make cultural events look nice. Honouring the work done in the arts and culture was one way that Rana Kumbha tried to show how much he cared about art and culture through this event.
Dates and history
Date: 01th to 03rd December 2025
Every year, a big cultural event called the Kumbhalgarh Festival takes place at the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan. The event was created by the Rajasthan Tourism Department to honour the state’s rich history, art, and customs. The fort was built by Maharana Kumbha in the 1400s. Performing arts like traditional dance, singing, art, and contests draw people from all over India and the world. This event not only preserves the history of bravery and skill in Rajasthan but also promotes Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its huge walls and historical value. In honour of the fort’s beautiful building, the fair displays Rajasthan’s lively folk culture.
Popularity and key Highlights
- Mimicry Artists: These artists perform comedy like no other while presenting their talents to the people who always want to laugh.
- Kathputli (Puppet) Performances: These traditional string puppet performances, deeply rooted in Rajasthan’s cultural heritage, continue to captivate audiences with their timeless charm.
- Sufi music and dance: This can best be described as a spiritual event where you will be entertained by some of the best African music and grooving.
- Kalbelia: Kalbelia is the famous snake charmer dance where women perform surreal smooth movements in tune with traditional instruments.
- Bhavai: Bhavai is an interesting folk dance performed by people who carry sets of clay pots on their heads during the performance.
- Chari: Chari is a beautiful dance style in which dancers balance hot pots on their heads to show love and bravery.
- Ghoomar: Ghoomar is one of the most famous folk dances of Rajasthan in which women wear beautiful colored ghagras and dance in a syncronized manner.
- Bagpiper Artists: It has something to do with traditional bagpiper musicians using bagpipes to perform one-of-a-kind concerts as featured in the fair.
- Kachhi Ghodi Dance: The Kachhi Ghodi Dance is a popular traditional folk tale in which the dancers dress like warrior kings and pretend to ride on fake horses or film horses to mimic famous battles.
- Mand Raag Songs: Mand Raag Songs are folk numbers of Rajasthan with a soul-touching melody that enunciates historical fact.
- Rajasthani with emotionally highly expressive dolls narrating folk stories.
The Kumbhalgarh Festival is a big celebration of Rajasthan’s rich cultural history. It takes place in the beautiful Kumbhalgarh Fort and includes music, dance, art, and customs. Once you’ve enjoyed the vibrant festival celebrations, make your way towards Udaipur, just 85 kilometers away, for a memorable retreat. GoyaHills, a beautiful villa option near peaceful Badi Lake, offers an exclusive private villa experience, providing the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. Unwind in style and let the calming beauty of Udaipur offer you the ideal escape after the excitement of the Kumbhalgarh Festival.
