SUMMER FAIRS

Celebrated In : Himachal Pradesh Time of the festivity : Month of June

A wide spectrum of national talent, a variety of programmes and a splendid setting make Shimla's Summer Festival a memorable event. Shimla also hosts the Red Cross Fair, sport tournaments, flower shows, a photographs and posters exhibition and a fashion show based on folk costumes.

Throughout Himachal a variety of programmes are organized by the Department of Languages, Art and culture. Dharamsala's summer festival and the programmes organized by the Tibetan Institute for performing Arts, lift their curtains.

The skies are blue and clear for the Hang Gliding Rally at Billing near Kangra, while Summer Skiing glides smoothly in at Rohtang pass. The Kangra Festival is also held in June at Kangra.