HOLI- THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS
Delhi – Mathura and Vrindavan – Agra- Jaipur – Udaipur – Delhi

Overview of the Luxury Journey : Colours of Holi : 08 Nights / 09 days

Festival of Holi - Colours of Life

India is a country where life is synonymous with festivals.

Festivals in India are the manifestation of its rich culture and traditions. There are countless of them and at many times of the year. The most prominent is that of the Holi Festival – The Festival of Colors which represents happiness, friendship, and love. The festival of Holi shall be celebrated on 14th March 2024. As such , we recommend that you arrive to India on later then 11th March 2024.

Traveling to incredible India during the Holi festival is an exciting experience and a memory of a lifetime. This journey takes you to the most authentic and ancient places in India where the traditions and celebrations of Holi started centuries before. As per the legends, it is Mathura & Vrindavan in northern India where Lord Krishna first played Holi with his beloved Radha. Later other legends also describe this day as a mark of victory of good over evil and also as a day of togetherness. Since then, this festival has been celebrated for centuries across India as a symbol of good over evil and an opportunity to let go of grudges and celebrate unity.

Visiting India during this time of year, you will encounter streets full of people dancing to lively music and throwing brightly colored powders into the air. Join us on this journey as we explore the history, traditions, meaning, and celebrations surrounding one of India’s most beloved festivals – Holi.

Welcome to colorful INDIA!

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.

Highlights of the Colourful Journey : Journey to Colours of India

  • Enjoy the Festival of Colours- Holi in Mathura & Vrindavan where the tradition of celebration of the festival started.
  • Visit the most famous Golden Triangle Tour- Delhi / Agra / Jaipur
  • Visit the City of Lakes – Udaipur in Rajasthan
  • Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandi Chowk – Old Delhi
  • Elephant ride in Jaipur
  • Boat ride in Lake Pichola
  • Traditional Indian dresses for festival of Holi
  • Your own personal guide and private vehicle are at your complete disposal
  • Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water throughout the journey

Know More About Your Colourful Journey : Journey To Colours of India

Day 1 – 11th March 2024

Arrive at Delhi International Airport

Arrive Delhi International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.

Delhi is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Delhi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.

If time permits, your first introduction to Delhi shall start with a walk in Connaught Place and visiting a Sikh Temple.

Welcome to India

Sikh Temple

Culinary Experiences in Delhi

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : 12th March 2024 

Delhi

After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

Humayun's Tomb

Jama Mosque & Old Delhi

President's House

India Gate & Parliamentary Buildings

Qutub Minar

Artisans & Markets of Delhi

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.

Day 3 : 13th March 2024

Drive from Delhi to Vrindavan (4.5 Hours)

After breakfast at your hotel, drive for about 4.5 hours to Vrindavan & Mathura,the cities where tradition of Holi started in India.Check-in at your hotel in Vrindavan and later in evening join the festival of Holika Dahan.The festival of fire is celebrated on the streets as well as outside the temples in the entire region.

Holika Dahan- Worshipping the Fire

Overnight at your  Deluxe hotel in Mathura & Vrindavan.

Day 4 : 14th March 2024

Mathura & Vrindavan

Today is the day to celebrate the colours of India – The Colours of Life – The Colours of Festival of Holi.

Holi-Day Filled with Colours

Mathura and Vrindavan

Temples and Ghats of Mathura

Overnight at your hotel in Mathura & Vrindavan.

Day 5 : 15th March 2024

Drive from Mathura & Vrindavan to Agra

Post your leisurely breakfast, You will drive for about 1.5 hours to the City of Taj Mahal- Agra. Check in at your hotel and later in the evening visit the massive Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh- The Gardens of Taj Mahal at Sunset.

Agra Fort

Mehtab Bagh

Culinary Experience in Agra

Overnight at your deluxe hotel in Agra.

Day 6 : 16th March 2024

Drive from Agra to Jaipur ( 6 Hours )

Wake up early for a memorable and highlight tour of the Taj Mahal at the time of Sunrise. Cherish the beauty of one of the most photographed monuments in the world and an architectural marvel, aptly called as Romance in Marble. Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Later drive for about six hours to the Pink City of Jaipur en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri and the Step Well at Abhaneri. Check-in at your hotel in Jaipur.

Taj Mahal

Fatehpur Sikri

Abhaneri - The Step Well

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Jaipur.

Day 7 : 17th March 2024

Jaipur

After breakfast at your hotel in Jaipur, experience the Capital of Rajasthan and the Pink City-Jaipur, known for the grandeur of its palaces and forts built by the erstwhile Maharajas of the princely state of Jaipur.

Amer Fort

City Palace & Museum

Observatory

Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds

Albert Museum

Birla Mandir

Culinary Experiences in Jaipur

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Jajpur.

Day 8 : 18th March 2024

Flight from Jaipur to Udaipur ( Flight / 1.5 Hours )

After an early breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Jaipur airport for a short flight of an hour to Udaipur. Your guide will meet you at Udaipur airport for further transfer to your hotel.  Post check-in and lunch at your hotel,  proceed for a full-day tour of Udaipur City. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.

City Palace of Udaipur

Sahelion KI Bari

Jagdish Temple & Walk around Lake Pichola

Jal Sanjhi - Painting on Water

Bagore Ki Haveli

Culinary Experiences in Udaipur

Overnight at your luxury hotel in Udaipur.

Day 9 : 19th March 2024

Flight from Udaipur to Delhi and to home

After your breakfast, We will take you to Udaipur Airport for an hour’s flight to Delhi.

Arrive at Delhi airport and connect your onward international flight to home.

Post your luxury journey – Tigers & Taj Mahal, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more.  Jaipur is well connected by domestic flights from many other tourist destinations in India. You can terminate your main journey in Jaipur and can continue to explore India more.  Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Two nights extension tour of  Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital of India
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Rishikesh – The Yoga Capital of India
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :

Day 1

Arrive at New Delhi International Airport

Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.

If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :

“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.

Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.

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