After a three-year hiatus caused by the Covid 2019 pandemic, the Kankaria Carnival will be kicked off on Sunday, December 25th at Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad City of Gujarat giving a boost to the state’s tourism sector. It has taken place in Kankaria Lake since 2008 when the Kankaria Lake was remodeled.
Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, chief minister of Gujarat, inaugurated this most awaited festival. The theme of Kankaria Carnival 2022 was ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Independence of India.
This cultural event is celebrated in the last week of December at Kankaria Talav, which is one of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad. This is a week-long annual festival featuring music and dance performances, sports & yoga activities, cultural programs, fireworks displays, performances by students, social activities, food festival, lok dayro, live cartoon characters, laser beam show, etc.
It is expected that a large number of people will flock to Ahmedabad for this most awaited event of the year.
Stay with us on our blog as we give you more details about the schedule, timings, entry fees, events, attractions, and rides with the latest updates.
Kankaria Carnival in Ahmedabad 2023:
Activities in Kankaria Carnival:
- Horror House
- Laughing Club gatherings and Yoga Classes
- Gujarat Police’s Arms Exhibition
- Mega Magician Show
- Senior Citizens Sports Festival
- Dog and Horse Show
- Roller coaster rides and fruit rides for children
- Fireworks Display
- Musical & cultural performances by students of various schools, colleges, and private institutions.
Kankaria Carnival Parking Layout:
How to Reach Kankaria Lake:
- By Road: You can find rickshaws or book an auto from anywhere in Ahmedabad to reach Kankaria.
- By Bus: It takes 10 minutes to travel from Geeta Mandir Bus Station to Kankaria Lake.
- By Train: Maninagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station at a distance of 1 km.
Additional Details about Kankaria Carnival:
| Kankaria Carnival Ticket Price | ₹ 20 as per the official website |
| Kankaria Carnival Dates | From 25th December to 31st December, 2023 |
| Kankaria Carnival Timings | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kankaria Zoo remains closed every Monday. |
| Kankaria Lake Website | Kankaria Lake |
| Google Map Location | Click here |
| Official Website | Kankaria Carnival 2023 |
FAQs on Kankaria Carnival 2023:
Kankaria Carnival is a week-long annual festival celebrated in the last week of December at Kankaria Talav, Ahmedabad, featuring music and dance performances, sports & yoga activities, cultural programs, fireworks displays, performances by students, & social activities.
Kankaria Carnival will be celebrated at Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad City of Gujarat from December 25th to December 31, 2023.
The entry fee for Kankaria is rupees 25 for adults and 10 for kids. There is no charge for senior citizens and kids under the age of 3 years and morning walkers.
Parag Joshi
December 27, 2022 at 2:44 pm
Kankaria Carnival is well organized every year
TheIndia
December 28, 2022 at 10:37 am
Yeah, Parag! it’s true. There’re so many cultural activities, which are well organized & planned like every year. Thank you very much for your valuable reply.