Raulane 2026 | The Ancient Mountain Fairy Farewell Festival of Kinnaur | Himachal Pradesh

Deep in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh lies one of India's most ancient and lesser-known festivals — Raulane. Celebrated in Kalpa, Kothi, and the Sangla Valley, this 5000-year-old spring ritual marks the farewell of the Saunis — mountain fairies believed to descend to the villages every winter to protect the people. As spring arrives, the entire community gathers to bid them goodbye in a ceremony unlike anything you've ever seen. What you'll see in this video: ▶ The Raula — the ceremonial figure whose face is draped in red Gachchi cloth — leading the procession ▶ Pundlu — the mysterious sheepskin mask characters ▶ Kinnauri folk music, dance, and community celebration ▶ The breathtaking snow-covered landscapes of Kalpa Raulane 2026 — March 6 to 10 | Kalpa, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh 📍 How to reach Kalpa? From Shimla → NH-5 → Reckong Peo → Kalpa (~244 km) Nearest airport: Shimla (Jubbarhatti) If you love discovering hidden cultures and forgotten traditions of the Himalayas, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications — we bring you Kinnaur like no one else does.