Here’s how to make your January 2023 interesting

We believe in starting the new year with a bang, and what better than some really cool and interesting cultural festival and experiences? As they say, start your year with something nice, and your entire year will be a fun one. It’s true! So here we are with a round-up of really interesting festivals and activities you can explore in January 2023.Also read: Cool self-drive holidays in India

Manali town is going to celebrate the annual Manali Winter Carnival (January 2 to 6, 2023). It’s going to be all about skiing, paragliding and cultural festivities at the festival.

Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity, the first-ever inclusive festival in Goa for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The festival will be held in Panjim from January 6-8, 2023, with all pomp and show.

The Bikaner Camel Festival (January 11-12) is a cultural festival you must not miss. The festival will let you see camels in some of the most colourful attires, and also enjoy folk art and fire shows.

The annual Dehing Patkai Festival (January 16-19) is a festival you must be a part of. The festival is a great way to experience the diverse cultures of Assam. Join this festival for cool tribal fairs, tea heritage tours, wildlife trips, heritage trips and adventure sports.

Experience the splendour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at the three-day festival (from January 27-29). Several important monuments will be lit up at Hampi for this festival. Check out the elephant procession, kite festival, and performances by some of the most prominent and celebrated traditional singers and dancers.

The ongoing art exhibition will be on till April 10, 2023, at different locations spread across Kochi, Muziris and other surrounding areas. There will be creative films, art installation, paintings, sculptures, performance art and new media (digital technology).

Come January 27-29, 2023, Bodh Gaya will host the annual Bodh Mahotsav at Kalchakra ground. The annual fest is conducted to help bring the Buddhist Circuit to limelight.

Ladakh is now home to India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, Hanle Dark Sky Reserve. So why not head to Hanle for an epic stargazing experience? The Hanle Dark Sky Reserve will be accessible to the general public throughout the year.