As the name suggests, “Megh Malhar” is a monsoon festival celebrated in Gujrat. Gujarat tourism attracts tourists from all over the country and celebrates monsoon festival every year. Megh Malhar has a lot of organized activities and attractions for the guests. Moreover, Gujrat is one of the states known for its coastal climate. You can visit Gujrat during monsoon and enjoy any of the festivals that are happening. The monsoon festival in Saputara kicked off with a bang on July 30 and will continue until August 30. The festival was opened by Tourism Minister Purnesh Modi and was also attended by dignitaries from other states.
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Activities in Megh Malhar
- Dahi Handi competition on the occasion of Janmashtami (August 19, 2022).
- “Rain running a marathon” doubles as a football match.
- Open workshops on photography, painting and bamboo crafts.
- An art gallery displaying monsoon-related paintings and artwork.
- An outdoor book fair is basically a dream destination for book lovers because they can read in beautiful weather.
- Tourists can also enjoy the local cuisine of Saputara and help local villagers rise up.
- Treasure hunts to find the “wonderful things in nature,
- Tribal sports, boat races, yoga classes, quizzes, seminars, music lessons, rangoli competitions, photo shoots, etc. for tourists.
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Saputara during Megh Malhar
Saputara is located in the lap of nature and is the perfect summer retreat from your mundane life. Over the past two decades, Saptara has quickly become a popular tourist destination due to its stunning beauty during the monsoon season. During this festival, Saputara is completely transformed. The decorations, bustle of activities, culture and cuisine are worth seeing. Apart from Megh Malhar, Saputara also offers many activities for nature lovers like hiking, boat trips etc. Dangi Dance and Waghai Botanical Garden.
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