Travel to These 6 Places to Witness Their Unique Festivals in July

Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir: Hemis Festival

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Himachal Pradesh: Minjar Fair

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Odisha: Rath Yatra, Puri

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Meghalaya: Behdienkhlam Festival

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Karnataka: Aadi Perukku, Mysore

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Kerala: Thrissur Pooram

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