Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board announces the fourth edition of Mandu Festival with great elan and pride to be held from 7th to 11th January 2023. This mega festival will witness a celebration of the historic heritage blended with the modern vibrancy of the culture of Mandu. The tent city will be available to book from 30th December for 90 days.
This Festival will be an eclectic mix of adventure activities, cultural activities, performing arts, workshops, art installations, nature trails & walks, poetry reading, food, architecture, music and much more. Offering something for everyone, the Mandu Festival will reverberate with an exuberant mix of activities weaving together traditional norms and the old-world charm.
The festival will redefine the essence & bring the joy of establishing a new tourism hub in the state. Adorned with rich cultural heritage, the festival will bring alive conscious tourism combined with love for the rich traditions and legacy.
The festival promises to rewind the beautiful love story that unfurled between Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati through storytelling sessions under the magnificent Baobabs trees. Each activity will engage and invite active participation combing fun & excitement alongside learning about the history of the city.
Celebrated artists will showcase their soulful music in a celebration of the confluence of art and history in Mandu through their performances. Hosting artists, local tribes, artisans and students, the carnival will showcase intriguing performances in music and theatre brought together under one roof at the Night Glow concerts hosted.
The festival will also host tours of local villages showcasing the prowess of rural tourism that Madhya Pradesh has to offer. Foodies can rejoice as the festival will serve an extensive array of authentic, traditional specialties of the Malwa region curated by gourmands.
Activities during Mandu Utsav —
- Live concerts and musical performances
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Cycling expeditions
- Adventure Sports
- Land and air Adventure Activities
- Art & Culture exhibitions
- Light and sound show
- Rural Excursion and interaction with local communities
- Yoga and meditation session
- Heritage Walk
- Traditional folk dance and music performances by local artists
- Exhibition of Local Crafts and Cuisines
- Paramotoring
- Classical dance performances
