7 Sankranti Events In Hyderabad To Get Into The Festive Mood

If you want to experience a traditional set up, check out this Sankranti event in Hyderabad for a whole day of fun. Packed with traditional food, folk music, cultural performances and more, dress up in sarees, lehengas, kurtas and salwars to make memories. Starting with the Bhogi bonfire and flower decorations called Gobbemallu, this is as Telugu as it gets. You can also take part in rangoli contests, kite flying, pottery, bullock cart rides and musical performances. 

When: 11 January, 5 AM

Where: Nagaratnam Naidu Farm

Price: INR 400 onwards

Every year, Shilparamam hosts Sankranti celebrations where the entire space is transformed into a village. Apart from the usual shopping stalls with traditional jewellery, clothes, and decor, you'll find a range of rangoli supplies, gavvalu (shells), and gorintaku (mehendi) stalls. Gangireddu, Pitala doralu, and Hari katha are some of the traditions that will also be brought to light at Shilparamam through performances. This is one of the most happening events of Hyderabad so expect a lot of crowd here.

When: 8 January - 17 January, 11 PM onwards 

Where: Shilparamam, Hi-tech City 

Price: INR 60 for adults, INR 20 for children 

2 DJs, a live bang and a whole lot of kite flying, this event will witness more than 100 kite flyers. Hear that? You can meet like-minded people and make new friends. While the sky is going to come alive with colours, you can also indulge in the lifestyle exhibition with over 200 stalls ranging from decor, clothing, stationary and of course, food. Sounds good? 

When: 11 January, 12 PM

Where: Flipside Adventure Park 

Price: INR 299

Cyberabad Gujrati Association is hosting the 13th year of traditional kite flying and it's going to be as fun as ever. If you always wanted to attend Uttarayan in Gujrat, this is your chance to Kai Po Che your day. Expect music, food and lots of fun filled activities like photo ops. Dress in your most comfy desi attire and block other plans for the rest of the day. 

When: 14 January, 9 AM - 5 PM

Where: PJR Stadium 

Price: INR 250

Telangana Tourism's Annual Kite Festival is back this year too at Parade Grounds and it is something you cannot miss. There's going to be kites, music, food and lots of photo ops, obviously. This is a Sankranthi event in Hyderabad for the whole family. BTW, even if you don't know the art of flying kites, go here for the site of extravagant kites competing for the win. 

When: 13-15 January, 9 AM - 5 PM

Where: Parade Grounds

Price: Free entry, food is priced individually

If you're away from your family this Sankranthi and miss the traditional dishes, head straight to Urban Nemo Cafe for home food away from home. Firstly, every inch of the cafe is decked up in a traditional way with muggu and flowers and the special menu just adds to the celebration. We're excited to spot Mulakada Soup, Sabudana Vada, Bhimavaram Royyala Vepudu, Millet Palak Khichdi, Andhra Style Chicken Pulav, Ghee Chakkara Pongal and Pachipulusu on the menu: a supremely typical spread aced to accuracy. 

Google rating: 4.7/5

Timings: 11 AM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Social Handle: @urbannemocafehyd

If you want a proper Andhra food experience, nothing beats Subbaya Gari Hotel’s butta bhojanam. One of the best restaurants in Hyderabad, you get to eat on a banana leaf in the most traditional way. Servers will keep bringing you food and you can eat to your hearts fullest. In fact, asking for more is encouraged here. Papad, pickle, daal, sambar, rasam, curry, fry, and starters - expect at least 10 dishes with a hearty serving of rice, ghee and curd. Yes, it’s an all vegetarian restaurant but don’t let that stop you. The flavors are spicy, sweet and punchy.

Google rating: 3.7/5

Timings: 12 PM to 4:30 PM, 7 PM to 10:45 PM

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000