Here are the best festivals around the country to visit this winter

Taalbelia: A royal musical treat in Rajasthan
When: January 26-29, 2017
Where: Castle Mandawa and Desert Resort, Mandawa, in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
This four-day boutique music festival will feature more than 30 renowned artistes from contemporary, classical and folk music genres, performing across three stages at two venues. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, adventure activities, interactive workshops, gastronomic experiences featuring local cuisine, and royal hospitality. The festival is being hosted in collaboration with the Royal Family of Mandawa.

India International travel event to be held in Nagpur
When: January 27-29, 2017
Where: Nagpur
India International Travel Exhibition Nagpur is a three-day event being held from 27-29 January 2017 in Nagpur. This event showcases products like includes power generation products, automotive products and equipment, infrastructure services and products and much more in the travel and tourism industry.

Chinese New Year 2017: Festival of lanterns
When: January 28, 2017
Where: China
The second new moon after the winter solstice heralds the arrival of the Chinese New Year. Ushered in by the new moon, the celebrations culminate in the Festival of Lanterns on the night of the full moon, 15 days later. The grand finale is a colourful street procession called the Festival of Lanterns. Men, women and children carrying beautiful lanterns join the grand parade led by an enormous dragon as crackers and fireworks illuminate the night sky. The dragon will repel the evil spirits of the New Year, the lanterns light the way for the good spirits and the cacophony of exploding firecrackers drive away the forces of darkness.

Destinations: the holiday & travel show 2017
When: February 2-5, 2017
Where: Olympia, London
Destinations: the Holiday & Travel Show will be taking place at Olympia London from February 2-5, 2017.Now in its 24th year, Destinations is the UK’s biggest and most inspiring consumer event with over 640 brands exhibiting, and a chance to get travel inspiration on destinations around the world, including Cuba, Iceland, Antarctica, China, India and many more. Around 42,000 visitors head down each year.

Jaisalmer desert festival, Rajasthan
When: February 8-10, 2017
Where: Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium and SAM Dunes, Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Desert Festival extends a warm welcome. Every year, usually in the month of February, the sandy dunes of Rajasthan comes to live with Jaisalmer Desert Festival. The festival is a unique showcase of rich and colourful folk culture. Once there you will be welcomed by the folk singers, puppeteers, acrobats, fire dancers and many more in their traditional, colourful and vibrant attires. Between all this traditional glitters you will find a special place for the ships of the desert, the camel. Apart from a camel ride you can enjoy watching the camel polo and the camel decoration. One can even participate in competitions like tug of war and matka phod race.