Archive · 15 Jan 2026
International Kite and Sweet Fest
The International Kite and Sweet Festival is happening in Secunderabad from January 13 to 15.
It's a big event where people from all over the world come to fly kites and taste different kinds of sweets.
There are lots of colorful kites in the sky, and over 1,200 types of sweets to try.
The festival also has handmade crafts and cultural performances.
The police have put some traffic rules in place to manage the crowds, so people are advised to use the metro or plan their travel early.
It's a fun event for families and kids to enjoy together.
However, due to construction work nearby, there are traffic diversions that might make it a bit harder to get around, so it's important to check the alternate routes before going.
The International Kite and Sweet Festival is being held at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad from January 13 to 15.
The event features 40 international kite flyers from 19 countries and 55 kite flyers from 15 Indian states.
Over 1,200 varieties of traditional sweets and Telangana delicacies are showcased across 60 stalls.
Traffic restrictions and special parking arrangements are in effect across Secunderabad during the festival.
Visitors are advised to use designated parking facilities and shuttle services to manage congestion.
- Who
- Organized by Malkajgiri police and Culture Language Indian Connections (CLIC)
- What
- International Kite and Sweet Festival
- When
- January 13 to 15
- Where
- Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
- Why
- To celebrate Sankranti with culture, tradition, and family fun
Traffic Restrictions
Festival Accessibility
Traffic Management
Traffic Restrictions
Traffic restrictions and diversions are necessary to manage congestion and ensure safety during the festival and construction works.
Festival Accessibility
Traffic restrictions may cause inconvenience to commuters and visitors, potentially affecting the accessibility of the festival.
- Event Name
- International Kite and Sweet Festival
- Location
- Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
- Dates
- January 13 to 15
- International Participants
- 40 kite flyers from 19 countries
- Indian Participants
- 55 kite flyers from 15 states
- Sweet Varieties
- 1,200 varieties of traditional sweets
- Handicraft Stalls
- 100 handloom and handicraft stalls
- Traffic Helpline
- 8712662999
Sources
Traffic curbs at Parade Grounds for International Kite and Sweet Fest
Soaring kites, delicious sweets: Three-day Kite and Sweet Festival begins with a bang
International Kite and Sweet Festival 2026 Kicks Off in Secunderabad
Give Utmost Priority to Safety before Flying Kites: TGSPDCL CMD
Police Impose Traffic Restrictions at Malakpet in View Elevated Corridor Works
Kite Fest Marks Restoration of Nallacheruvu Lake
Kite Flyers Lament Loss of Open Grounds in Hyderabad
Eerie silence descends on Hyd roads as people flock to hometown for fest
