Kite flyers from many countries fill the sky over the Sabarmati, while the whole city flies kites from its rooftops at Uttarayan.
The story
- Grew out of Uttarayan, the January day when people across Gujarat fly kites from their rooftops.
- Kite flyers from other countries bring giant display kites to the Sabarmati Riverfront.
What happens
- Festival days
International kite flyers
Teams from India and abroad fly giant and unusual kites along the Sabarmati Riverfront.
- Uttarayan
The whole city on its rooftops
On , Ahmedabad flies kites from every rooftop from morning till night.
Where it happens
Know before you go
- The best way to join in is from a rooftop, where families fly kites all day on Uttarayan.
- Kite string (manja) can cut. Watch out on two-wheelers and keep children's necks covered.
- Book your stay early: Ahmedabad fills up for Uttarayan.