6 Christmas Carnivals Happening in Delhi This Month

In case you missed the German Christmas Carnival, here’s where you can get your fill of some plum cake.

Dastkar Winter Mela

With weaves and knits, herbal and organic healthcare and beauty products, cuisine from across India, lively cultural performances, a fun Christmas special evening and a  special focus on mountain products, there’s going to be lots on offer for everyone. Bringing together mountain produce from Afghanistan, Altai Republic, Bolivia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Tajikistan, and the Indian Himalayan Region, the bazaar promises to offer a diversity of crafts and cultures.

When: 17 - 27 December

Where: Nature Bazaar, Andheria Mor, Chhattarpur

Nearest Metro Station: Chhattarpur

Price: INR 20

Timings: 11am - 7pm

Contact: +91 8130900079

Q’la and LBB Winter Carnival

Q’la is hosting a sundowner on 20th December with wine tasting, wine pairing, DIY cocktail bar, and a cocktail making competition. There will be other fun activities through the day and lifestyle stalls to shop through. Expect live performances in the evening with a BBQ, live stations and a buffet.

When: 20 December

Where: Q’la, Near Qutub Minar Complex

Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar

Timings: 1pm - 10pm

Red Earth Xmas Festival

We're really looking forward to the grand selection of labels that we’ll get to see at this years’ Red Earth Design Mela. You can expect assorted collections from Anu PD, vintage textiles from A Touch of Gold, decoupage home accessories from Design5 Studio and Minarika’s wearable fine art. If you’re a fan of paintings and art, they have a gorgeous exhibit planned.

When: 11 - 12 December

Where: Alliance Francaise de Delhi, 72, Lodhi Estate

Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh

Timings: 11am - 8pm

Contact: 011 41671100

Check out their website here.  Follow their Facebook page here.

Urban Mela

To help you find the perfect present, Bed & Chai, Chill & Chai and Soulcialtravel are organising a mela on the rooftop of the Bed and Chai Guesthouse on Saturday and the Khoj Arts Institute rooftop on Sunday. Lots of NGOs are coming together to give you lots of gift options, so come with pockets full o’ money.

When: 12 - 13 December

Where: Bed and Chai Guesthouse in GK 1 {R-55}; Khoj Arts Institute rooftop, S-17 Khirki Extension, Malviya Nagar

Nearest Metro Station: Kailash Colony; Malviya Nagar

Timings: 4.30pm; 2.30pm

Contact:  info@soulcialtravel.com

Follow their Facebook page here. 

Christmas Junction ’15

Remember to register for this: The registrations will happen on 6th, 12th and 13th December at Sahoday School. There will be fun, games, dance, carols and so much more. We are also expecting live bands and a DJ during the evenings. It’s open to all.

When: 20 December

Where: Sahoday School Auditorium, Hauz Khas

Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas

Price: INR 50

Timings: 11am - 4pm

Contact: +91 7838512273, +91 9868732969

Follow their Facebook page here. 

Kids Christmas Carnival By House Of Secrets

Providing the best options for kids and moms, this is a festival that will be hard to pass up. Santa’s workshop arena has us curious and the place has the best of designer brands showcasing decor, apparel, toys, organic products and so much more. Say hello to aero-modelling and tattoo workshops, as well as a moving theatre for kids and by kids only.

When: 12 - 13 December

Where: The Plaza, Select Citywalk, A-30, District Center, Saket

Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar

Timings: 11am - 10pm

Follow their Facebook page here.

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