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Himalayan Baithak (November Edition)

The second annual edition of Himalayan Baithak, the intimate Qawwali and Kumaoni folk music retreat at Soulitude by the Riverside, Bhimtal. Organised by Amarrass Records and Sadhana Travel, the November 2026 edition runs 20-22 November, featuring Rehmat-e-Nusrat and Himali Mou.

Bhimtal, India
Frequency
Multiple per year
Next Edition
20–22 Nov 2026 – in 61 days
Duration
3 Days
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◆  Atlas Commentary

The November edition is the same festival as the October edition with different dates. The Atlas profiles both separately to ensure date completeness, but they share the same curatorial identity and should be understood as a single annual gathering with two edition windows.

Culture Atlas Editorial ◈ Atlas Tier B Benchmark Updated 2026-09-20
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Festival Dates: 20 Nov 2026 Venue: Soulitude by the Riverside, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand Ticket Status: Paid Applications / Registration: Yes Theme: Qawwali|Kumaoni folk|Slow travel|Fair trade music|Himalayan landscape Status: Active
Last verified 2026-08-05
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Scores

Atlas Team
7/10
Cultural Impact
4/10
Audience Reach
8/10
Programming Depth
Cultural Impact
7
Audience Reach
4
Programming Depth
8
National importance: Low Global importance: Low Regional importance: Medium
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The Story

Organizer

See Himalayan Baithak (October Edition) for the full story of Amarrass Records and the baithak gathering format. The November edition shares the same curatorial identity as the October one, offering a second window for audiences who cannot attend the first. Running the same format twice per season with the same artists reflects Amarrass Records' commitment to building lasting relationships with practitioners rather than cycling through artists for novelty.

Cultural Significance

Same as October edition. The double-run model ensures that a greater number of the audience who want this specific intimate experience can access it without compromising the small scale that makes it meaningful.

Why It Matters Today

Visit the November Himalayan Baithak for the same intimate mountain retreat-concert experience as its October edition, Amarrass Records' immersive gathering of folk and roots musicians in the Himalayas. The double run gives more listeners the chance to share this rare format, where travel, landscape, food and up-close performance combine into a single deeply personal music experience.

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Atlas Perspective

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◆  Atlas Intelligence
Visit the November Himalayan Baithak for the same intimate mountain retreat-concert experience as its October edition, Amarrass Records' immersive gathering of folk and roots musicians in the Himalayas. The double run gives more listeners the chance to share this rare format, where travel, landscape, food and up-close performance combine into a single deeply personal music experience.
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Programme

Organizer
Programming Pillars
QawwaliKumaoni folkSlow travelFarm-to-tableNature activities
Formats
Baithak concertsFarm-to-table mealsCooking sessionsHikesWorkshops
Key Themes
QawwaliKumaoni folkSlow travelFair trade musicHimalayan landscape
Cultural DNA
folk musicrootsAmarrassHimalayasretreat concertintimatebaithakfestival
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Visit

Organizer
Soulitude by the Riverside, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Venue
Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Location
November · 3 Days
When
Paid
Entry
Yes
Registration
Nearest Transport
Airport: Pantnagar Airport (~58 km) · Railway: Kathgodam (~30 km from Bhimtal)
Weather
November: cool to cold, 5-18°C; carry woollens
Amenities
Food AvailableFamily Friendly
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Ecosystem

Atlas Team
Cultural Influence
Same as October edition. The double-run model ensures that a greater number of the audience who want this specific intimate experience can access it without compromising the small scale that makes it meaningful.
Type Festival
Atlas Verified No
Last Updated 2026-09-20
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