International Kite Festival 2009 India January 10, 2009

International Kite Festival is held at Ahmedabad on January 14 every year, to coincide with the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is a festival that heralds a change of season marking the movement of the sun into the northern hemisphere - a celebration to mark the end of winter. The skies are blue and clear, a cool breeze blows and a feeling of anticipation, joy and jubilation grips all who celebrate the occasion.

In Gujarat, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as the kite-flying day. Kite-flying day in Gujarat is an extraordinary day, unlike at other places. Ahmedabad, Gujarat's premier city, leads the way in the celebration of Uttarayani, and is the venue of the International Kite Festival.

Kite-flying festival is being held in important cities of Gujarat each year. The festival draws expert kite-makers and flyers not only from cities of India but also from around the world. Designer's Kites of infinite variety are displayed at the venue.

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 2009 Programme

10-01-2009 Saturday
Arrival at Ahmedabad. Check in Hotel Full day visit to International Kite Competition at site. Dinner and Night halt at Ahmedabad

11-01-2009 Sunday
Visit to Inaugural Function of International Kite Festival - 2009
Dinner and Night halt at Ahmedabad

12-01-2009 Monday
Joined the Heritage Walk with the Kitiest and in the afternoon local sight seeing. Dinner and Night halt at Ahmedabad.

13-01-2009 Tuesday
Early morning drive to Mehsana, Modhera Sun Temple, Rani Ki Vav at Patan, Patola Weaving Centre at Patan and back to Ahmedabad.
Dinner and Night halt at Ahmedabad

14-01-2009 Wednesday
Visit to Pol Houses of Ahmedabad for celebrating Utrayan Festival, Kite Flying from roof top - full day. Dinner and Night halt at Ahmedabad

15-01-2009 Thursday
Departur for respective destinations

TARIFF:
* Tariff details for package tours for Indica, Qualis, Travera etc.
1. AC transport with AC accommodation Rs. 9300.00
2. Non AC transport with Non AC accommodation Rs. 5250.00
3. Non AC transport with Dormitory accommodation Rs. 4000.00
* Tariff details for package tours for Mini Bus and Coach.
4. AC transport with AC accommodation Rs. 8000.00
5. Non AC transport with Non AC accommodation Rs. 3950.00
6. Non AC transport with Dormitory accommodation Rs. 2700.00

Terms and conditions:

* Tours rate includes transport and Guide Charges only
* All other rates include transport, accommodation and Guide Charges only
* Minimum 4 persons required for operating any tour
* Transport will be as per the number of bookings
* All government applicable taxes will be charge extra.

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
Udyog Bhavan, Block No. 16, 4th Floor, Sector-11, Gandhinagar - 382 011
Tel: 91-79-23222523, 23222645, 23220002
Fax: 91-79-23238908
E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Ahmedabad:
HK House, Ground Floor, Opp: Bata Showroom,
Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380 009.
Phone: 91-79-26589172, 26576434
Fax: 91-79-26582183.
E-Mail: [email protected],
[email protected]

Gandhinagar:
Tourist Information Bureau, Sector-16,
Nigam Bhavan,
First Floor,
Gandhinagar.
Tel. 91-79-23221599
Mb. 09727723952

For Help or Visit in Ahmedabad - Contact : Mr. Paavan Solanki & Mr. Ujjal Shah http://www.ahmedabadkiteflyers.org - 91-9825326777 [email protected]

Official Website: http://www.gujarattourism.com/popup_kitefestival09.html