Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025: Hillside celebrations begin from July 26

Located in the Dang district and known as Gujarat’s Cherrapunji, Saputara comes alive during monsoon, attracting an unprecedented influx of tourists to this scenic hill station. 

The annual Saputara Monsoon Festival holds special appeal for visitors, boosting local employment alongside tourism. This year, the Saputara Monsoon Festival will be held from July 26 to August 17, 2025, captivating visitors with its varied attractions.

Promoting tribal culture and local traditions

The festival brings Saputara to life with diverse cultural and regional activities. The festival has become a medium for promoting tribal culture, natural beauty, and local traditions. Tourists from not only Gujarat but also other states flock to participate in and witness this festival.

350 artists from 13 states

This year, a Grand Folk Carnival Parade has been organized, featuring over 350 artists from 13 states—Gujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha.

These artists will present vibrant folk traditions with traditional props during the parade. Additionally, this year activities like Rain Dance and Nature Walk are also being introduced.

Highlights

Apart from the parade, Saputara Monsoon Festival will feature over 80 artists from 13 states—Gujarat, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Kerala, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Assam—showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage through classical and folk traditions.

Other highlights include performances by Gujarati artists like Geetaben Rabari, Parth Oza, and Raag Mehta, as well as Kerala’s famous Thekkinkadu Attam Musical Band.  

Additionally, tourists will enjoy Tableau Shows across Saputara, along with events like the Sunday Cyclothon, Dahi Handi competition, Janmashtami celebrations, and a Mini Marathon on Independence Day, which will highlight cultural and patriotic fervour.

Monsoon festival over the years

In 2022, Saputara welcomed 8.16 lakh visitors, which rose to 11.13 lakh in 2023 and 11.67 lakh in 2024. For Dang district as a whole, 10.40 lakh tourists visited in 2022, 22.40 lakh in 2023, and 26.91 lakh in 2024.