04/12/2017
A 300 YEAR OLD LEGACY
For more than 300 years, Sarangkheda, a village in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, has been hosting Chetak Festival – a celebration of the finest equestrian breeds. A festival that lasts for a month, it is a rare, yet spectacular sight to witness more than 2000 majestic horses in a single location.
Add to this the adrenaline rush of adventure activities, the cosy comfort of luxurious stays and the vibrant joy of cultural programs, and you get the perfect getaway with The Chetak Village.
THE UNEXPLORED LEGACY,THE UNEXPERIENCED GLORY
A legacy that lives on, saddled in splendour and riding in glory, Chetak Festival, Sarangkheda is where you will find one of the most magnificent creatures mankind has known. An age-old rural fair of horses that has now been transformed into a month-long celebration, the festival is held in the picturesque rural hinterlands of Northern Maharashtra on the banks of River Tapi.
Today, it is jointly organised as an initiative of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (MTDC) and Sarangkheda Committee in a modified format in order to share this stunning festival with the world. A 300-year-old legacy, it recreates the vibrant heritage for those who admire world-class equestrian spectacle. Held on the banks of River Tapi, in Sarangkheda village of Nandurbar district, the festival hosts more than 2500 horses at the venue. Beginning from the 3rd December 2017 and lasting till 2nd January 2018, the festival is the perfect year-end getaway, and a fascinating way to usher in the New Year.
http://www.chetakfestivalsarangkheda.com/
