16/01/2026
Apricot Blossom Festival (also known locally as Chuli Mendok) in Leh-Ladakh — a beautiful seasonal celebration of nature, culture, food, and local traditions.
🌼 When It Happens
• The festival typically takes place from 5th April to 22nd April every year.
📍 Key Locations Across Ladakh
The festival is not a single event at one place — it’s celebrated in orchards and villages famous for apricots.
🍑 • Skurbuchan Village – one of the first celebrations of the season.
• Takmachik village – vibrant cultural festival with dance, food & crafts.
• Domkhar, Sumoor & Tar Villages – other places in both district where the festival and blossoms have been highlighted.
🎉 Festival Highlights
Visitors to the Apricot Blossom Festival typically enjoy:
• 🌸 Spectacular apricot blooms — soft pink and white blossoms against Ladakh’s stark backdrop.
• 🎶 Traditional music & dance performances by local groups.
• 🍲 Local Ladakhi food & apricot-based delicacies in village stalls.
• 🖼 Handicrafts & cultural exhibits — handloom, woodwork, and local arts.
• 🎯 Archery & folk sports demonstrations (in some places).
• 🛍 Apricot products — jams, dried fruits, juices directly from growers.
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