Maharashtra Tourism set to organise ‘Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026’ in Satara
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The event will take place in Patan, Satara, from April 2 to April 6, 2026.
Maharashtra Tourism, in collaboration with the District Administration, Satara, and the Regional Tourism Directorate, Pune, will organise the ‘Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026.’ The festival will be held in Patan, Satara, from April 2 to April 6, 2026.
According to the Shambhuraj Desai, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, the festival is expected to give a significant boost to tourism in the area, further strengthening the local economy. He stated, “This initiative will help showcase the region's cultural richness, natural beauty, and adventure tourism opportunities to a wider audience.” Additionally, he appealed to all citizens, farmers, tourists, and entrepreneurs to participate in large numbers and help make the festival a huge success.
On April 2, the festival will start with a Shahiri Powada event. On April 3, a Bhajani Mandal event is scheduled. On April 4, a thrilling Brass Band event is scheduled, while on April 5, the Lavani Festival will be held. Along with these cultural events, tourists will also have the chance to participate in a variety of recreational activities, including fun fairs, boating, horse riding, paragliding, and camel safaris.
Other attractions of the festival include the carnival, weapons exhibition, electric buggy ride, carnival parade, agricultural exhibition, food festival, animal and bird shows. There will also be special exhibition areas for women's self-help groups. These areas will allow women to exhibit and sell their products.
Additionally, health and wellness tourism activities, such as yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic therapies, will be held during the festival. Adventure enthusiasts can look forward to exciting activities such as paragliding, paramotoring, jet-skiing, trekking, rock climbing, and seaplane experiences.
The festival will also feature several popular personalities from the entertainment industry. The Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026 will give tourists a colourful glimpse of the area's culture, traditions, and tourism potential. The festival program will include folk art, traditional cultural programs, and special programs by renowned artists. Additionally, there will be agri-tourism activities that allow tourists to experience rural tourism firsthand.
As per the state government’s tourism policy, informative seminars on women’s empowerment, youth participation in tourism, and adventure tourism activities will also be conducted during the festival. Special heritage tours to the historic forts of the Sahyadris, visits to scenic destinations, and heritage sites such as ancient temples will be conducted during the festival.
A special familiarisation tour for tourism stakeholders, travel agents, tour operators, social media influencers, etc., will be conducted during the festival.
Sanjay Khandare (IAS), Principal Secretary (Tourism), Government of Maharashtra, “Such festivals can prove to be extremely beneficial in the development of rural, adventure, and wellness tourism in the state, in line with the state's tourism policy. The ‘Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026’ festival can prove to be a powerful platform that can bring together local talent, cultural heritage, and tourism in the state.”
Dr. B. N. Patil (IAS), Director, Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, “Through the Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival, it is our aim to provide tourists with a multidimensional experience that can offer them adventure, cultural richness, food, and the beauty of the region. The festival can prove to be beneficial in the development of the tourism identity of Patan and the Satara district as well.”
