Not a tour — an invitation

Experience India's Festivals from Inside a Local Family's Home

Skip the tour bus. Tell us which festival calls to you, and we'll connect you with a local family who will welcome you into the celebration — the food, the rituals, the neighbourhood — as their guest.

🏠 Real families, not agencies🎉 518 festivals across every state🛂 Visa & travel guidance included

Tell Us About Your Trip

A few details help us match you with the right family, region and season.

Full Name *

Email or WhatsApp Number *

Country *

Preferred Travel Month

Interested In (Festival) *List narrows automatically once you pick a month above.

Group Size

Total travellers

Elders (60+)

Children (under 12)

Arrival City

Need Visa / Tourist Visa Help?

How Would You Like to Travel Locally? (select all that interest you)

How Many Days in India?

Anything Else We Should Know? (dietary needs, mobility, special interests)

Please fill in your name, email/WhatsApp and country first.

We typically reply within 24–48 hours with a shortlist of host families, a rough itinerary and next steps. No booking or payment happens on this page. Trouble sending? Email us directly at compassbharat@gmail.com.

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Find a Festival, Then Connect

Filter by state, community, type or month — open any festival for full detail, then tap "Connect with a Local Family" to prefill the form above.

State / Region

Community / Faith

Type

Month

0 of 0 festivals★ = full travel write-up available

This is a broad reference list, not an official exhaustive national census. Dates for lunar/movable observances vary by year — confirm closer to travel.