Shimla: Fairs and Festivals in November

With winter Just a hop and skip away, the age-old Lavi fair fills Rampur (Shimla) with a burst of activity. The town was once a major entry point on the old trade routes to Kinnaur, Tibet, Ladakh and Afghanistan. Even today, the tradition is as vibrant as ever. By the churning waters of the river Sutlej, a variety of goods including wool, dry fruits and horses are bartered and sold.

The Kharif crops have been harvested when at the legendary Renuka lake (Sirmour), a fair graces its banks.
There is trade, recreation and amusement. Idols of Lord Parshurama and Renuka are ceremoniously dipped in the sacred waters of the lake – and it is a time when matchmaking is done.

Water Sports Competitions are held at the Maharana Pratap Sagar and Gobind Sagar.