Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Drass Festival 2026 To Showcase Ladakh’s Culture And Traditions
The Drass Festival is a two-day event in Drass, Ladakh.
It will take place on September 4 and 5, 2026.
The festival will celebrate the area’s culture and traditions.
Visitors can enjoy music, folk performances, local food and handicrafts.
They can also join nature tours and visit heritage sites.
Horse Polo, Tent Pegging and youth activities are planned.
Local artists and artisans will have a chance to show their work.
Officials hope the festival will bring more attention to Drass as a tourism destination.
The Drass Festival will be held in Ladakh from September 4 to 5, 2026.
The two-day event will highlight Drass’s tourism, cultural and adventure potential.
Activities will include nature tours, heritage visits, Horse Polo, Tent Pegging and youth programmes.
Traditional music, folk performances, local cuisine and handicrafts will feature at the festival.
Deputy Commissioner Imtiyaz Kacho said the administration aims to establish Drass as a major tourist attraction.
- Who
- The Drass District Administration, local artists, artisans, performers and visitors will participate; Deputy Commissioner Imtiyaz Kacho discussed the plans.
- What
- A two-day cultural adventure festival showcasing Drass’s traditions, tourism and adventure opportunities.
- When
- September 4–5, 2026.
- Where
- Drass, Ladakh.
- Why
- To promote Drass’s natural scenery, culture, heritage, adventure tourism and traditional sports, while supporting local talent.
- Event
- Drass Festival 2026
- Dates
- September 4–5, 2026
- Location
- Drass, Ladakh
- Featured activities
- Eco-adventure and nature tours, heritage visits, Horse Polo, Tent Pegging and youth activities
- Cultural highlights
- Traditional music, folk performances, local cuisine, handicrafts and cultural presentations
- Administration’s aim
- To establish Drass as a key tourist attraction on the national map
- Event format
- The festival is planned in a smaller format this year as part of efforts to revive it