Explore Festivals For Organisers Creative Careers About Bhimtal, Uttarakhand Himalayan Baithak: The World’s Smallest Festival 7 Nov 2025 to 9 Nov 2025 Book Now Watch Online Himalayan Baithak is an invitation to step into the heart of living traditions. Set at Soulitude by the Riverside, a boutique retreat on the banks of the Kalsa River in Chanfi near Nainital, Uttarakhand, it offers a festival experience unlike any other. With only seven tickets available, it is one of the most intimate gatherings for music lovers anywhere in the world. This three-day retreat brings together the devotional power of Qawwali with the lyrical beauty of Kumaoni folk music, creating a dialogue between two powerful traditions. Instead of grand stages or distant spotlights, audiences and artists share the same circle, exchanging stories, songs and meals. Highlights of the festival include a private baithak with Rehmat-e-Nusrat and Himali Mou, a stay at the boutique riverside retreat Soulitude by the Riverside, a Kumaoni farm-to-table cooking session hosted by artists, a guided hike to a hidden alpine lake, and interactive sessions on Kumaoni culture with the musicians themselves. Himalayan Baithak is designed as an antidote to mass tourism. It is rooted in the philosophy of slow travel, where guests are encouraged to pause, to listen deeply, and to experience music in the place where it truly lives. Each element of the journey is curated to foster connection, whether it is sitting in on an informal practice session, sharing a traditional Kumaoni meal, or joining in conversations with the artists. More than a festival, Himalayan Baithak is a rare opportunity to live music as part of life itself. It is a celebration of authenticity, intimacy and cultural immersion, offering experiences that remain with you long after the last note has faded.
How to reach Nainital 1. By Air: The nearest Domestic Airport from Nainital is Pantnagar Airport, Pantnagar, roughly one hour drive from the city. It is well connected to New Delhi and Mumbai via Jet Airways, Air India and Spice Jet. The nearest International Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, a roughly five-hour drive from Nainital. Frequent Flights to various national and international destinations take off from here. 2. By Rail: Nainital has also The nearest Railway Station from Nainital is Kathgodam Railway Station, located at a distance of 24 km from the city. Kathgodam Railway Station is connected to the major cities of Uttrakhand. It is linked with the cities like New Delhi, Dehradun, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jammu and Kolkata via Anvt Kgm Sht, Utr Samprk K Express, Bagh Express and Kgm Garib Rath. 3. By Road: Nainital is 23 km from Kathgodam, 34 km from Ramgarh, 55 km from Ranikhet, 62 km from Almora, 63 km from Ramnagar, 165 km from Chandpur, 196 km from Kotdwara, 223 km from Haridwar, 242 km from Rishikesh, 275 km from Dehradun and is linked through Uttrakhand State Road Transport Corporation (USRTC) and some private travel services. Source: Goibibo hyperlink: https://www.goibibo.com/destinations/nainital/how-to-reach-nainital/
1. Nainital is dry and cold in December, with temperatures varying between 3.2°C and 12.4°C. Wear warm, winter wear to shield yourself from cold. 2. A study water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations, and if the venue allows bottles to be taken inside the festival site. Hey, let's do our bit for the environment, shall we? 3. Footwear. Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or boots (but make sure they are worn in). 3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.
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