Sindhu Darshan Festival is celebrated in

The correct answer is Ladakh.

Key Points

• Sindhu Darshan Festival is celebrated in Ladakh.
• Held on the banks of the River Indus (River Sindhu) in Shey Manla, which is about 8 km from the city of Leh, the Sindhu Darshan Festival is attended by hundreds of tourists from all over the country.
• The celebration features such cultural events as musical shows, dance performances and art exhibitions, organised by artistes from around India.
• Also called the Singhe Kabaab Festival, it draws focus to the Sindhu river and promotes the waterbody as a symbol of the country’s communal unity and harmony.
• Usually celebrated on the day of Guru Purnima, the festivities continue for three days.
• On the first day, a reception ceremony is held, which is followed by prayers conducted by lamas on the river banks.
• The day concludes with a bonfire at night.
• The second day is all about cultural exchanges, showcases of indigenous arts and crafts, and performances by artistes, which is followed by a puja (prayer).

Additional Information 

• Dharamshala: Losar marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year in the month of February and March. It is one the biggest and most important events in Dharamshala.
• Kullu: Kullu Dusshera is famous festival here. It begins on Vijya Dashmi and lasts for a week. There is an interesting story behind the beginning of Dussehra Festival.
• Manali: Doongri Forest Festival is famous festival here.