Top 9 Navratri Destinations In India For Families

Ahmedabad, Gujarat – Garba Nights & Family FunAhmedabad hosts nine nights of Garba and Dandiya, glowing streets, street food stalls, and music till dawn. Ground-up community mood with cultural authenticity makes it ideal for families. Kolkata, West Bengal – Art, Durga Puja & PandalsKolkata’s Navratri overlaps with Durga Puja, where intricately designed pandals, visual artistry and community rituals make pandal-hopping with children feel like walking through open-air exhibits.Mysuru, Karnataka – Royal Dasara SplendourMysuru’s Dasara amplifies Navratri’s festive spirit: elephants bedecked in splendour, illuminated palace, cultural performances, processions and heritage-rich rituals that enchant both young and old.Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – Spiritual Rituals by the GangesFamily trips to Varanasi during Navratri offer temple visits, Ramlila by the river, quiet aarti ceremonies, and moments of reflection amid sacred ghats.Mumbai, Maharashtra – Urban Festivity & PandalsMumbai combines tradition with a modern twist: vibrant pandals, community puja, Garba gatherings in suburbs, child-friendly events and street snacks throughout Navratri.Delhi – Cultural Melting Pot & Navratri FairsIn Delhi, Navratri includes Ramlila plays, dandiya nights, booming bazaars, music workshops, markets selling festive wear—family-friendly variety across neighbourhoods.Kullu, Himachal Pradesh – Scenic Dussehra & Navratri BlendKullu’s Navratri cum Dussehra features processions of deities, mountain vistas, cultural performances in Himachal style—ideal for families seeking nature plus festival.Tamil Nadu – Golu Displays & Home TraditionsTamil Nadu’s festival traditions include Golu doll arrangements in homes and temples, storytelling, devotional song circles—offers gentle, culturally rich experiences for children.Hyderabad, Telangana – Bathukamma & Floral FestivityIn Hyderabad during Navratri, Bathukamma celebrations—women creating stacked seasonal floral arrangements, singing folk songs, community bonding—combine nature, tradition and colourful festivity.Your Guide To Celebrating Navratri In GujaratRead More