Vasantotsav or spring
festival is held every year at Ramnagar during the month
of January-February. A large number of local people and
tourist, including foreigners participate in the
festival at Ramnagar which is a gateway to Jim Corbett
Park, the wildlife sanctuary of Uttaranchal.
Nandadevi
Fair
The
Nandadevi fair is held at Almora, Nainital, Kot
(Dangoli), Ranikhet, Bhowali, Kichha and also in the far
flung villages of Johar (like Milam and Martoli) and
Pindar valley people celebrate the Nanda Devi Jaat
(journey) every year, while in Johar people come from
far and wide to Dhanadhar, Suring, Milam and Martoli in
order to worship the Goddess.
Haryali Devi
Fair
This
fair is held during July on the occasion of
Harela.
This
fair is held at Ranibagh, about 30kms. from Nainital on
the occasion of Uttarayani every year. It has immense
religious importance. A number of programmes are
organised attract visitors.
Chhota Kailash
Fair
This
fair takes place in February every year on the occasion
of Shivratri. This is a religious fair, and reflects the
rich and varied culture and tradition of the
area.
Garjiydevi
Fair
This
fair takes place around the Garjiadevi temple in
Ramnagar. A large number of people from nearby area
turns up in this fair to have a darshan of Garjiadevi.
Sharadotsav
This
fair is organised in Nainital in the month of October.
Various cultural programmes, folk dances and folk arts
are organised during this fair. A large number of people
including foreign tourists visit this fair to have a
glance of the local culture and traditions.
Holi
Mahotsav
Holi
Mahotsav is organised in Nainital with the cooperation
of the local bodies. The festivities reflect cultural
traditions of Kumaon.