Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival

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Dance & Music

Baikunth Resort of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

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Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Music Festival aka KRBF is a yearly music festival. The festival is organized in the beautiful Baikunth Resort of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. The Foundation believes in the fact that music is the best way to bring a positive change in society.

Every year, the festival is graced by renowned artists from the music industry. Apart from that, several independent singers and aspiring musicians also perform here. The soulful music and a great ambiance ooze nothing but positive vibes in and around the venue.

Baikunth Resort of Kasauli gets all glammed-up during this much-coveted musical get-together of the year. Annually, Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival turn out to be a smashing hit and a complete soul-rejuvenating experience for music lovers.

History of Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Music Festival

Initiated in 2012 by the Genesis Foundation, the real motive behind the festival was to gather funds for severely ill children who are battling heart disorders.

The stage of Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival has seen many biggies from the music world such as the electrifying Shilpa Rao, the evergreen Usha Uthup and the most-loved Leslie Lewis. Each year, there is a new surprise in store for the audience.

Major Attractions of Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival

1. The Food at Fiesta at Rhythm & Blues Festival

The food arrangement is usually amazing here. Right from Indian to continental cuisines, people can be seen enjoying different dishes. Some popular cuisines among people are Mughlai, Rajasthani, Bengali, Punjabi, etc.

2. Common Artists

Time and again, popular names from the music industry entice the audience with their mesmerizing performances. Shubhangi Joshi, Niral Kartik, Kartik Shahi are some of the biggest crowd swayers.

3. Popular Bands

Some bands just love to come here. Maati Baani, Parikrama, Thaikkudam Bridge are among the audiences’ favorite. Do not miss the Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Music Festival if top-notch band performances are your thing.

4. Music Genres

Nothing is off-limits when it comes to experiencing different music genres at Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival. From pop to rap to Indie rock, there is something for everyone. Also, you get to hear the most melancholy tunes on the Veena and Sitar in sync with table beats by Indian music maestros.

How to Reach

To travel to Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh, you will need to cover a total distance of about 287, 1,697, 1,805, 2,449 km from Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Check out the following details on how you can reach Kasauli.

By Air

The nearest airport is the Chandigarh Airport (IXC) situated at a distance of 60-70 km. From Chandigarh Airport, it will take an hour or two to reach Kasauli (depending upon weather and traffic conditions). The Chandigarh Airport is well-routed with major cities of India. Another airport is Kullu-Manali Airport which is located at Bhuntar, however, it is located at a distance of about 200-220 km. Thus, due to the distance, it would be best to consider deboarding at the Chandigarh Airport.

From Kolkata - Board IndiGo, Air India flights from Kolkata Airport. The airfares start from INR 4,000-5,000
From Pune - Board Air India, AirAsia, Vistara Airlines from Pune Airport. The airfares start from INR 4,000-5,000
From Guwahati - Board Air India, AirAsia, IndiGo flights from Guwahati Airport. The airfares start from INR 6,000-7,000

By Rail

The nearest railway stations from Baikunth Resort are Sonwara Railway Station in Sanwara and Koti Railway Station in Koti, and Kalka Railway Station located at a distance of 11, 21, and 20-30 km respectively. The railway stations are well-developed and one can easily hire a taxi or get on a local bus from the stations to reach the desired location.

By Road

The roadways of Kasauli hill station are well-structured and have easy connectivity with nearby cities and towns. From nearby regions, you can easily take a bus, taxi or some other means of public transportation. Otherwise, you can also self-drive here.