{"id":10744,"date":"2026-11-06T14:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=10744"},"modified":"2026-11-06T14:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:15:17","slug":"ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html","title":{"rendered":"Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival 2026 Set to Bring Culture, Adventure and Winter Travel to Ranakpur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ranakpur, Rajasthan \u2013 November 2026:<\/strong> The Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival returns on 21 and 22 December 2026, bringing together culture, adventure, local traditions and winter travel in the Aravalli surroundings of Ranakpur.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html\/#Ranakpur%E2%80%93Jawai_Festival_traditions_and_performances\" >Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival traditions and performances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html\/#A_winter_break_in_Ranakpur_and_Jawai\" >A winter break in Ranakpur and Jawai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html\/#Mana_Hotels_two-night_Ranakpur_Festival_package\" >Mana Hotels\u2019 two-night Ranakpur Festival package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html\/#Planning_a_visit_to_the_Ranakpur%E2%80%93Jawai_Festival\" >Planning a visit to the Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/rajasthan\/ranakpur-jawai-festival-2026.html\/#About_Mana_Hotels\" >About Mana Hotels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranakpur%E2%80%93Jawai_Festival_traditions_and_performances\"><\/span>Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival traditions and performances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Organised by the Rajasthan Department of Tourism, the festival is one of the region\u2019s distinctive annual events. It gives visitors a chance to experience Ranakpur beyond its best-known heritage attractions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"max-width:500px;margin:1.5em auto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ranakpur-jawai-2026-folk-costume.webp\" alt=\"Festival participant in an embroidered vest and colourful Rajasthani turban\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<p>The programme traditionally features cultural performances and evening entertainment, with the open-air amphitheatre at the Sun Temple serving as one of the key venues.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"max-width:500px;margin:1.5em auto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ranakpur-jawai-2026-folk-dance.webp\" alt=\"Rajasthani folk dancers performing in front of a temple at dusk during the Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<p>Traditional competitions, nature activities and hot air ballooning have also been part of the festival programme.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"max-width:500px;margin:1.5em auto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ranakpur-jawai-2026-traditional-activities.webp\" alt=\"Participant in a red turban during a traditional outdoor festival activity\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_winter_break_in_Ranakpur_and_Jawai\"><\/span>A winter break in Ranakpur and Jawai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>December\u2019s pleasant weather makes it a good time for sightseeing and outdoor excursions. Visitors can combine the festival with a visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/explore\/religious\">Ranakpur Jain Temple<\/a>, a stop at Ranakpur Dam and a wildlife safari in the wider Jawai region.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mana_Hotels_two-night_Ranakpur_Festival_package\"><\/span>Mana Hotels\u2019 two-night Ranakpur Festival package<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To coincide with the festival, Mana Hotels has introduced a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/offers\/details\/ranakpur-festival\">two-night Ranakpur Festival package<\/a> starting at <strong>\u20b917,500 for two adults<\/strong>. It includes accommodation, breakfast, high tea and dinner, along with selected festival experiences such as hot air balloon rides, a jungle safari, a music concert at the Surya Mandir, a Rajasthani horse show and entertainment for children.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"max-width:500px;margin:1.5em auto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ranakpur-jawai-2026-balloon-mana-hotels.webp\" alt=\"Hot air balloon above the pool and gardens at Mana Hotels, Ranakpur\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival is one of the best opportunities in the year to experience the destination at its liveliest,\u201d said <strong>Mr. Dheeraj Jain, Marketing Manager, Mana Hotels<\/strong>. \u201cIt brings together culture, local traditions, adventure and the natural beauty of the region, giving visitors several reasons to stay longer and explore more.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The package is valid for two-night stays with check-in from <strong>20 to 22 December 2026<\/strong>. Pricing varies by room category.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe festival period creates a very different atmosphere in Ranakpur,\u201d said <strong>Mr. Rajveer Singh, F&amp;B Manager, Mana Hotels<\/strong>. \u201cGuests are able to enjoy the cultural programmes and outdoor activities during the day, while also returning to a relaxed resort environment for dining and leisure in the evening.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The festival showcases the culture and heritage of the Pali region. Travellers can build a winter itinerary around the festival, with time for the Jain Temple, Ranakpur Dam, the Aravalli landscape and a trip to nearby Kumbhalgarh. For more ideas, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in\/pali.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rajasthan Tourism\u2019s guide to Pali<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_visit_to_the_Ranakpur%E2%80%93Jawai_Festival\"><\/span>Planning a visit to the Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival takes place on 21 and 22 December. If you want to attend both days, a 20 December check-in gives you time to settle in before the festival opens. A 21 December check-in lets you stay through both festival nights. If you arrive on 22 December, plan around the final day\u2019s programme and use the following day to explore Ranakpur.<\/p>\n<p>Leave some room in your itinerary for the places you most want to see. You could spend part of the day at the Ranakpur Jain Temple or Ranakpur Dam and keep the evening free for cultural performances. If a safari is high on your list, set aside a separate slot so you have time to travel to and from the wildlife area without rushing to the next event.<\/p>\n<p>Before booking, check the package inclusions for your dates and room category. Confirm the timing and availability of individual activities with Mana Hotels, especially the balloon ride and safari, so you can plan sightseeing around them. If you\u2019re travelling with children, ask which activities are suitable for their ages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Mana_Hotels\"><\/span>About Mana Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/\">Mana Hotels<\/a> is a boutique resort in Ranakpur, Rajasthan, close to the Ranakpur Jain Temple and surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. The resort caters to families, leisure travellers, corporate groups, weddings and social celebrations, with a focus on personalised hospitality and service with humility and gratitude.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ranakpur, Rajasthan \u2013 November 2026: The Ranakpur\u2013Jawai Festival returns on 21 and 22 December 2026, bringing together culture, adventure, local traditions and winter travel in the Aravalli surroundings of Ranakpur. 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