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Ladakh Festival

Organizer: UT of Ladakh — Department of Tourism & Culture, with LAHDC Leh

Leh town and surrounding areas, Ladakh

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When
Sep · ~4 days · annual
Where
Leh town and surrounding areas, Ladakh
Charges
Entry: Free (stated 'Free' on the Govt of India Utsav portal)
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Festival · Government source

A multi-day cultural festival across Leh town — Ladakhi music, mask/folk dances, handicrafts, cuisine, and traditional sports including archery and polo — to extend the tourist season.

Annual · dates announced yearly

Recurring · Annual festival — held every year

#festival · #culture · #ladakh · #himalaya · #archery · #free-entry

Best time
Autumn — usually September (recent editions ran 21-24 September)
Organiser
UT of Ladakh — Department of Tourism & Culture, with LAHDC Leh
Listing status
Government source

Charges & inclusions

Charges: Entry: Free (stated 'Free' on the Govt of India Utsav portal)

Inclusions: Not officially published.

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Leh town and surrounding areas, Ladakh

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Getting there

Leh town, Ladakh; fly to Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee); festival in and around the town

Highlights

  • Multi-day cultural festival across Leh town
  • Ladakhi music and mask/folk dances
  • Handicrafts and traditional cuisine
  • Traditional sports including archery and polo

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
UT of Ladakh — Department of Tourism & Culture, with LAHDC Leh
Last checked
2026-08-20

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utsav.gov.in (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) — Ladakh Festivalhttps://utsav.gov.in/view-event/ladakh-festival-2

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A multi-day cultural festival across Leh town — Ladakhi music, mask/folk dances, handicrafts, cuisine, and traditional sports including archery and polo — to extend the tourist season.

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