It's time for another magical journey! Welcome to the 21st edition of the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival; which offers you a multicultural experience that is both exciting & breath-taking. Once again the festival has curated for the entire family a line-up of fabulous shows, breath-taking performances & live entertainment like never before.
With each new edition, only the most talented puppeteers & performers in India & around the world take to the stage to perform. Those attending the 21st edition can anticipate a one of a kind experience with the unique array of talented artists & performers. From India to Italy, Mexico to Turkey, Russia to Poland & more. The festival honours both the love of storytelling & the diversity of cultures.
Produced by Teamwork Art, thousands of visitors support & visit the festival each year. It’s the only place where audiences can experience traditional to modern forms of puppetry - complimented with performances with dance, theatre, music & more.
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How to Reach Delhi
1. By Air: Located in the western corner of Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport connects various national as well as international destinations like flights from Bangalore to Delhi flight, Pune to Delhi, Chennai to Delhi, New York to Delhi, Dubai to Delhi and more.
2. By Road: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), the state-owned bus service provider operates the world’s largest fleet of eco-friendly CNG buses. Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate Sarai Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus are the three major bus stands in Delhi from where people can find buses for several routes. Government, as well as private transport service providers, have almost frequent bus service from and to the different part of the city. One can also hire a private taxi for further travel.
3. By Rail: Delhi is the headquarter of Northern Railway and is regarded as one of the major railway junction on the rail map of India. Nizamuddin Railway Station, Anand Vihar Railway Terminal, New Delhi railway station and Sarai Rohilla are some of the major stations from where people can find several routes. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) provides metro services that connect several parts of Delhi to neighbouring destinations like Gurgaon, Noida, and Ghaziabad.
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How to Reach Chandigarh
1. By Air: Located around 12 km away from the city centre, Chandigarh Airport links the city with the rest of the country by an extensive network of domestic flights. Regular flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Srinagar and Ahmedabad are available for Chandigarh.
2. By Road: Chandigarh has excellent road connectivity with other neighbouring cities. Many direct buses are available from cities like Mussoorie, Shimla, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Delhi, Kullu etc. The National Highway 1 connects Chandigarh with Delhi, which takes around four to five hours.
3. By Rail: Located about 8 km away from the city centre, Chandigarh Railway Station has several frequent trains plying from New Delhi. From the railway station, you can take buses, autos or taxis to reach any place in the city.
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1. Light woollens, because both Delhi and Chandigarh are moderately cold in February, with temperatures ranging between 11-24°C.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations.
3. COVID packs: Sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate at the bare minimum are objects you should keep handy.




