Halda:
Halda festival celebrated in Lahaul, which is a more private celebration of the event. Along the valleys of Chandra and Bhaga rivers, a few numbers of every household step out with lit cedar twigs to a west oriented place selected by the "Lamas". These slender branches form the first flames of a bonefire which is then dispersed. Shiskar Apa the goddess of wealth is worshipped, and dances continues for a couple of days.

Lohri or Maghi:
The festival of Lohri is celebrates in the most areas of Himachal Pradesh. This is the traditionally mid winter season and also commemoratethe last sowing of Ravi crop. Community bonfire, dancing and folk songsmark the day.

Phagli:
Phagli is another important festival of the Lahaul valley. Phagli nam Derived from the month of Phagun the last month of winter and beginning of the spring season.

Makar Sankrati:
The festival of Makar Sankrati is celebrated with great fun and festivity at Solan 48 Km from Shimla on Kalka Shimla Highway.

More contemporary events come in the form of the National Snow Statue Competition at Kufri. The folk dance competition on Republic day at Shimla, and the water sports regatta at Kangra's Pong Dam.