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Kullu dussehra festival of Himachal Pradesh, India

Cultural Festival · Himachal Pradesh

Vasantotsav (Pipal Jatra), Kullu

Dhalpur, Kullu, Kullu

Photo: Himalayaputra, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Kullu’s three-day spring festival at Dhalpur, revived from the old Pipal Jatra.

Vasantotsav revives the Pipal Jatra, once held before the Raja of Kullu beneath a pipal tree at Dhalpur. It is now held from 28 to 30 April each year with classical music, songs and dances, and it is also a market where people returning to Lahaul buy tools and supplies.

Planning a visit

  • When: 28 – 30 Apr 2027. These dates are estimated from the usual pattern and have not been officially announced. Check closer to the time.
  • Where: Dhalpur, Kullu, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
  • Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.

Himachal Pradesh travel guide

Sources

Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.