
Shoonya-Festival of Nothingness
Shoonya-Festival of Nothingness
Shoonya is a festival that its organisers say “focuses on the journey towards the joyful discovery of inner contentment”. It can simultaneously be described as a camping/travelling arts and wellness festival where attendees are invited “to flow through the rocks and forests like a river stream via curated pathways of experiences, activities, and workshops” such as drum circles, mandala making, sound healing, yoga and Zumba sessions.
The festival, which was launched in 2018, is held in different parts of the country with the aim of finding untouched spots in picturesque and serene locations. The 2022 edition took place over the Independence Day weekend in Pushkar. “Human” foosball, a sundowner hike and meals prepared by a farm-to-plate community kitchen were on the itinerary at the event.
The 2023 edition of the festival will be held at Kunkhet Valley in Uttarakhand.
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How To Get There
How to reach Kunkhet Valley
To reach Kunkhet Valley, one has to arrive at the Jim Corbett National Park and then reach Dhangarhi Gate via Mohan Tehsil by bus/car/taxi. Right at the Dhangharhi Gate the gypsy will be waiting for you for an adventurous drive across the river to reach the valley and voila! you’ll reach the Shoonya Festival Property.
How to reach Jim Corbett National Park
1. By Air: Phoolbagh in Pantnagar is the nearest airport. It is located 78 km away from Jim Corbett. Pantnagar airport is well connected with major cities in India, so one can easily reach there. Delhi which is 300km away is the nearest international airport for people traveling from abroad. Flights from Lucknow and New Delhi travel to Pantnagar twice a week, so one can arrange their itinerary accordingly. One can easily find a taxi from Pantnagar to Jim Corbett.
2. By Rail: Ramnagar railhead is the nearest railway station to Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary. This railway station is connected to major cities of India, the nearest being New Delhi railway station. Ranikhet Express is one of the trains that operates from New Delhi railway station to Kathgodam railway station. This train runs daily between the two places. Buses or taxis are easily available that will take you to Jim Corbett. Also, trains are available from Moradabad railway station.
3. By Road: Jim Corbett is well connected to major cities of India. This national park is around 25 km from Ramnagar, from Lucknow, the National Park is 433 km via Bareilly and from New Delhi it is 300 km. The route that can be followed via road is Delhi – Hapur – Gajraula – Moradabad – Kashipur – Ramnagar – Corbett.
Facilities
- Camping area
- Eco-friendly
- Free drinking water
Accessibility
- Unisex toilets
Items & Accessories to Carry
1. Warm clothes to shield yourself from the desert cold.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations, and if the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.
3. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or boots (but make sure they are worn in).
4. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.
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About Shoonya Experiences

Shoonya Experiences
Shoonya Experiences is an organisation whose mission is “to help people find their inner…
Contact Details
Jai Jawan Colony
Adinath Nagar
Jaipur 302018
Rajasthan
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