List of places hosting Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) kite festivals and celebrations in 2026

Balasahana Suresh
🪁 1. ahmedabad, gujarat — international Kite festival (Uttarayan)

  • Where: Sabarmati Riverfront and across the city rooftops
  • When: January 10–14, 2026 (mainly 12–14 Jan)
  • Ahmedabad hosts one of the biggest and longest kite festivals in the world.
  • Events include kite flying by local communities, international kite flyers from many countries, cultural programs, and evening celebrations.
  • Smaller neighbourhood festivals and terrace‑kite flying experiences also run throughout the city on makar sankranti (Jan 14).
🪁 2. Rajkot, surat, vadodara & Other Cities in Gujarat

  • Regional Kite Events:
    • Rajkot, surat, and Dholavira kick off kite festival celebrations early (around Jan 10).
    • Vadnagar, Shivrajpur, and Statue of Unity (Ektanagar) host cultural kite shows.
    • Vadodara has kite‑flying demos and competitions as part of the broader international Kite festival calendar.
  • These cities are part of the pre‑Sankranti celebrations leading up to the main ahmedabad event.
  • Gujarat’s skies fill with colourful kites, music, food stalls, and family‑friendly festivities ahead of the big day.
🪁 3. jaipur, Rajasthan

  • Jaipur celebrates makar sankranti with widespread kite flying across open spaces and terraces.
  • Popular areas like Handipura, Tripolia Bazaar, Haldiyon Ka Raasta, and Chandpole become central hubs for kite sellers and flyers.
  • The pink City’s tradition attracts locals and visitors who come to enjoy the colourful skies and kite markets.
🪁 4. Delhi

  • The Delhi Kite Festival or national Patang Utsav (organized by the delhi Development Authority) usually takes place in open parks like Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan with kite flying, cultural activities, workshops, and competitions.
  • Families and kite enthusiasts gather to enjoy the festival spirit around Makar Sankranti.
🪁 5. hyderabad, telangana — CGA Kite Festival

  • Where: PJR Stadium, Hyderabad
  • When: January 14, 2026 (Uttarayan / Makar Sankranti)
  • The Cyberabad Gujarati Association (CGA) conducts a full‑day kite festival featuring kite flying, food stalls, and community festivities.
  • This event is a major celebration for kite lovers in hyderabad and surrounding regions.
🪁 6. Other Cities & Informal Kite Celebrations

🪁 Surat, Gujarat

  • Alongside ahmedabad and other major gujarat locations, Surat fills its skies with kite flying on terraces, open grounds, and community spaces during Sankranti.
🪁 Bengaluru, Karnataka

  • While not a formal festival city like ahmedabad, many parks and open areas come alive with family kite flying during Sankranti.
🪁 Udaipur, Rajasthan

  • Udaipur also sees widespread kite flying and celebrations with local traditions, cultural treats, and open sky competitions.
🪁 7. Kite Markets to Visit During Sankranti

Even if an official festival isn’t organized in every city, shopping at kite bazaars is part of the experience:

  • Handipura Patang Market, Jaipur — iconic kite shopping spot.
  • Raipur Gate Patang Bazaar (Ahmedabad) — huge kite and manjha markets for festival supplies.
🪁 Tips for Enjoying Uttarayan Festivities

  • Arrive early: Some events start before sunrise with kite flying in open areas.
  • Safety: Many places prefer cotton thread over sharp manjha for safety of people and birds.
  • Local experiences: Rooftop kite flying with families and communities gives the most traditional feel.
🪁 When Is makar sankranti / Uttarayan 2026?

  • Date: January 14, 2026 — the main kite‑flying day for Uttarayan across India.
 

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