There are different facets of Pantnagar, on one hand, it has well developed industrial area, and on the other, it works as a gateway to host of other well-known tourist points in Uttarakhand. The culture of the place is vibrant and if you can be here concurring with any such time, it proves to be a bonus. Celebrations and utsavs are a part of the culture and traditions such as Basant Panchami utsav in January-February every year. This falls in the month of Magh as per the Hindu calendar and people worship Goddess Saraswati wearing yellow clothes especially for the occasion.
If you were staying at hotels in SIDCUL during Makar Sankranti celebrated as harvest festival in the month of Magh, you would find the sky looking colorful with kites of every hue and shape. This is the time, when the migratory birds return to hills with the changing seasons and people do charities giving food to those less fortunate and take dips in holy waters of rivers. Uttarayani fairs are vibrant events celebrating Ghughutia festival. You would love to be here at this time when you can partake of the local flavors and experience the culture of the place from a close range.
Another important festival in the state of Uttarakhand is Ganga Dussehra in May-June as per Hindu calendar. You can travel to Haridwar from budget hotels in Pantnagar to see Ganga aarti with thousands of devotees flocking to the place. Take bath in the holy waters to cleanse your soul as per the local beliefs.
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