Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Golden Triangle with Varanasi and Kathmandu

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Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)

Cultural Tours

12 Days

The Tour in Glance

This tour is an amazing tour and covers the Great Festival Holi.

Holi is known as the festival of colors. It is one of the most important festivals in India. Holi is celebrated each year with zeal and enthusiasm in the month of March by followers of the Hindu religion. Those who celebrate this festival, wait for it every year eagerly to play with colors and have delectable dishes.

In this India Tour, you shall feel and experience the true essence of India. Experience the richness of Indian culture on this tour. Begin the tour in Delhi with a visit to old and new Delhi, Travel to Rajasthan’s most romantic city – Udaipur to witness its rich history which is matched by its picturesque setting among the Aravalli Mountains, and then travel further to the famous pillared Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Traverse journey through the desert land of Jodhpur and Bikaner and then to Jaipur. Explore the stunning Pink City of Jaipur, and visit famous landmarks including the magnificent Amber Fort.

At the end of the journey, you will come across the TAJ MAHAL. Unsurprisingly, the Taj Mahal made the modern Seven Wonders of the World list. It has also been a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. We look through some of the most fascinating facts that make this temple one of the most impressive architectural constructions in human history.

 

Tour Highlights

  • Walk thru / Cycle Rickshaw Asia’s largest Spice Market and explore narrow lane in Old Delhi
  • Visit the world-famous monument of love The TAJ Mahal.
  • Explore the magnificence of the Pink City and experience the Elephant ride which takes you to the top of Amber Palace in Jaipur.
  • Uncover vibrant Rajasthan, from the royal history of Jaipur.
  • Visit City Palace and other forts.
  • A wonderful tour of northern India’s ‘Golden Triangle’.
  • Enjoy dinner with a Rajasthan folk dance.
  • Experience a camel ride through the golden sands, take an exhilarating Jeep safari over the dunes,
  • PLAY AND Participate in Holi Festival - The festival of colors with great pomp and show.
  • Check Out the Clock Tower and Old City Markets in Jodhpur
  • Visit Jaswant Thada, a 19th-century cenotaph.
  • Discover the amazing beauty of the ‘Lake City’ of Udaipur and its many royal palaces
  • Boat Ride at Lake Pichola, in between various Havelies.
  • Interact with different communities.

Rajasthan Tour during Holi Festival

Arrival in Delhi, reception at the airport by the local representative, and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

Delhi, the capital and third largest city in India offers visitors a variety of cultural activities. Its history, monuments, museums, art galleries, gardens, and shows mark the capital of India as a destination that unites the modern with the traditional.

 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
India gate
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, one of the most opulent forts of the Moghul Empire era, the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and the Raj Ghat, the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi.

Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk to see its typical markets and bazaars. Then, visit the Gandhi Smriti Museum, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and also the place where he spent his last days before being assassinated on January 30, 1948.

In the afternoon, visit the Sikh temple, people wear turbans and long beards, also known as "Gurudwara Bangla Sahib". Then visit Qutub MinarHumayun's TombIndia GateGovernment BuildingsPresidential Building, and Parliament Building.

 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Sikh Temple
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Udaipur. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.

One of India's most romantic cities, Udaipur is known as the Venice of the East for its lakes, in complete contrast to the Rajasthan desert. 
 
In the afternoon, ride aboard a regular boat on the waters of Lake Pichola, right in front of the City Palace. Then dance performance at Dharohar at Bagore haveli (subject to change without prior notice).


 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Bagor Haveli Dance Udaipr
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to a private house to celebrate Holi, enjoying Holi songs and dances.
It is included:

  • Kurta “pajama” (white Indian-style shirt and pants);
  • Colored herbal powder;
  • Bottle of beer and wine (Indian brand);
  • Music and dance;
  • A light lunch.

Rest of the day free for relaxation.

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the City Palace Museum, an opponent palace of marble and granite and the largest palace in Rajasthan, overlooking Lake Pichola.

Close to the City Palace is the Jag Dish Temple (built in 1651), which houses some imposing carved figures and ornate interiors. A short distance away is the Sahel ion-ki-Bari or Garden of Maidens which has four pools and delicately carved palapas and marble elephants.

In the afternoon, Dharohar dance show at Bagore ki Haveli, which is a beautiful palace from the 16th century. XVIII.

Dharohar Bagore ki Haveli has more than 100 rooms with balconies, terraces, courtyards, and richly decorated corridors. Among many unique and precious items, Bagore Ki Haveli contains royal attire, mural paintings, and unique Rajput items such as jewelry boxes, dice sets, hand fans, copper vases, and more. Return to the hotel.

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
City Palace
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, depart by road to Jodhpur in a journey of approximately 5 hours. 

On the way, it is possible to see green hills. Stop to visit the Temples of Ranakpur, monuments dedicated to the Jains (people of one of the oldest religions in India) with emphasis on the carving done in its 1444 pillars, distributed in its 29 halls. Inside the closed temple, the guide cannot speak. Because of this, the ticket includes the rental of an audio guide (in Spanish and English). Women have to cover their hair (without extreme rigor) when entering the temple. It is possible to take pieces of clothing with scarves to serve as your own veil that can be a scarf. 

Stop for lunch (without drinks) at a local restaurant in Ranakpur, and transfer to Jodhpur. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.

The city of Jodhpur is situated in the Thar Desert which is a popular tourist destination due to its numerous palaces, forts, and temples. Known worldwide as the “Blue City” for the color of the houses just below the Mehrangarh Fort. This tradition began as the Brahmins, the priestly caste, painted their houses blue.

 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Mehrangarh Fort
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast and check-out at the hotel.

Early in the morning, a tour of the city. Visit to Mehrangarh Fort, known as the Citadel of the Sun, inspired by the culture of the Rathore clan, who ruled the city. Observation of its various palaces, with their friezes (a strip of the upper area of ​​architecture with representations) and their respective museums, which display the treasures of the city's royal family. View the Jaswant Thada, a columned marble monument that belonged to the ruler who developed the city.

In the afternoon, transfer to Khimsar in a journey of about 2 hours. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast, in luxurious glamping-style villas in the middle of the dunes of the Thar desert.

Later, a regular jeep tour to experience the magnificent view of the desert during sunset, including tea, coffee, and cookies.

 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Khimsar Fort
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. The journey takes approximately 3 hours to Jaipur. Upon arrival in the city, transfer to the hotel and accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

Jaipur is the provincial capital of Rajasthan, known for its handicrafts, jewelry, hand-painted canvas, and stone carvings. This was Rajasthan's first planned city, paying homage to Mughal architecture. 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Elephant Ride
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, drive to the ancient capital of Amber, on the outskirts of Jaipur, to visit the  Amber Fort.. Maharaja Mansingh was the most successful general of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He started construction on Amber Fort in the 17th century. Before the construction of the City Palace in Jaipur, Amber was the seat of power. Drive up to the fortress in jeeps and tour the large complex of courtyards. Many of the rooms have beautiful paintings on the wall, with precious stones and inlaid mirrors.

In the afternoon, visit the  City Palace, which is a complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art, and carved doors. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, armor, clothing, carpets, and miniature paintings.

Hike to adjacent  Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory, built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1726, being one of the 5 astronomical wonders that makes accurate predictions even today. Continue on to the Palace of Winds, also known as the Hawa Mahal, where, behind its elaborate facade, court ladies used to watch the daily happenings. Pink Auto rickshaw

after experience- The Pink City Rickshaw Co. (launched in 2016). The initiative opened up innovative employment opportunities for low-income women in Jaipur by training them to drive and customize rickshaws on specially designed routes. In addition to being a catalyst for women's social and economic empowerment, the initiative also sought to address serious environmental concerns with rickshaws, which are electric, pollution-free, and eco-friendly, thus achieving a triple positive impact.

Afternoon visit to  Birla Temple. Constructed of pure white marble, it is different from traditional ancient Hindu temples, having been built with a modern approach. Inside this magnificent sanctuary, one can see the beautifully carved idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, as well as other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Delicate carvings of Hindu symbols and ancient quotes from the Geeta and Upanishads adorn the walls of this fascinating temple.

Overnight at hotel.

- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Agra in a journey of about 5 hours. On the way, stop at Abhaneri, famous for its temples and well-full of steps. Includes lunch at a local restaurant in Bharatpur. 

Then travel to Agra, a city known worldwide for having the Taj Mahal, one of the most impressive monuments not only in India but in the world. It is on the banks of the Yamuna River, one of the largest plains in all of India. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.

Visit the Red Fort (also known as Agra Fort), erected in 1573 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. The palace is surrounded by walls, being considered the most important fortress in all of India.


 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Taj Mahal
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast + Dinner ( Modified American Plan )

Early in the morning,  visit the  Taj Mahal, a monument of impressive beauty. It took 22 years and 20,000 men to build it. All white marble was quarried 320 km away and transported to the site by a fleet of 1,000 elephants. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world.

Return to the hotel for breakfast. 

In the afternoon, transfer to Delhi in a journey of about 4 hours. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast. 


 

Holi Festival ( Festival of Colours)
Qutab Minar
- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

Breakfast at the hotel. Time free till 1200 Hrs.

Check out from the hotel and in time transfer to the international airport for an onward flight.

- Overnight at Hotel
- Breakfast ( Continental Plan )

End Of Tour

Tour Includes

  • Accommodation for a total of 11 nights on sharing a twin / double room.
  •  Meals: As per the program mentioned
  • Transfers, sightseeing/excursions as per the program by air-conditioned Vehicle.
  •  English-speaking/Language-speaking Local guide /Accompanying Guide as per program.
  •  All entrance fees to the monuments as mentioned in the program.
  •  Cycle rickshaw ride in the local bazaar in Delhi & Jaipur.
  •  Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur.
  •   Enjoy an evening boat ride across Lake Pichola in Udaipur
  • The Great Holi festival celebration, with the Holi outfits, Colors, Lunch, sweets, dance, and music.
  •  Company representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
  •  Daily two water bottles for each passenger during their sightseeing/transfers.
  •  Tuk Tuk Tour of Old Jodhpur
  •  All presently applicable taxes including the GST charges levied recently by the       Government.
  •  Dinner with a local regional dance performance
  •  Other miscellaneous activities
  • Government taxes.

 

TOUR COST WILL NOT INCLUDE FOLLOWING EXPENSES

  • International Airfare between countries.
  • Domestic airfare in India, between Delhi / Udaipur in economy class, with 1 checked bag up to 15kg and a handbag up to 7kg;
  • Boarding fees;
  • Gratuities
  • VISA Fees
  • Bank transfer charges for payment to the foreign supplier.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Cancellation insurance.
  • Fees for issuing a passport and visa to India.
  • Optional tours, if any.
  • Meals are not mentioned as included.
  • Lunches during the tours.
  • Drinks, unless specified.
  • Advance arrival time (early check-in); Note: Check-in time: is 1400 Hrs and Check out time is 1200 Hrs.
  • Extension of departure time (late check-out);
  • Tips for porters at airports and hotels;
  • The traditional tip to the guide and/or driver, at the discretion of each passenger;
  • Extras of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption, and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.