Ages of affluent tradition, affectionate and welcoming people, a scenery of spectacular variety and beauty - all combine to pack each year in Shimla with a variety of fairs, festivals and celebrations. There are various 2000 deities worshipped in Shimla and numerous fairs and festivals are held in their honor.
The Renuka Lake fair takes place in the region of Sirmaur. People assemble on the shores of the lake to celebrate the immortality of Renuka and her son.
In July/August, a weeklong festival is celebrated to placate the god of rain.
In the following month, September, the festival of Fulech is celebrated in Kinnaur.
The most well concentrated fair is the Kullu Dussehra, in October.
Summer festival at Shimla is a unforgettable occasion when a range of enlightening programmes and events take place.
The most imperative affair of December month in Shimla is the Ice Skating Carnival
