Holi, Festival of Colour - 8 Days

India

Holi – Join the celebrations at the Festival of Colour and throw powdered colour bombs in Jaipur - PREPARE TO GET MESSY!, The Taj Mahal – Enjoy a guided tour of this legendary monument, one of the most enduring symbols of love, Delhi – Discover the highlights of India’s capital including Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and the Rajpath, Amber Fort – Explore this famous fortress with a guided tour and enjoy views over the beautiful Maota Lake, Fatehpur Sikri – Walk around the ghostly city which was abandoned more than 400 years ago, Agra Fort – Admire the impressive but lesser known fortress and explore behind its fortified walls, Jaipur – Visit the highlights of the Pink City on our tour including the beautiful City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory

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2025-03-09

Departure dates & prices

Mar Sun 09 2025 to Mar Sun 16 2025

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What's included

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners.

7 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels.

Holi essentials - Kurta pyjamas (they must be white), colours, water pistols etc.

Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Karauli or Dholpur.

Travel by jeep to beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur.

Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more) .

Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sights.

Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 8 .

All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles .

Itinerary

Day 1, Delhi
Sunday 09th March 2025. On arrival in Delhi you are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free to explore India's capital at leisure before meeting the group and guide at the hotel at 18:00 for a Welcome meeting.

For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Old Delhi with us on our optional 'Backstreets of Delhi' add-on tour. You will get to relish the taste of various street foods, from savoury to sweet. Along the way, visit Khari Baoli, the largest spice market in India and the colourful Bazar Matia Mahal, located opposite the majestic Jama Masjid Mosque. The tour will combine a mixture of metro, electric rickshaw and walking to get around.
No meals included.
Day 2, Old Delhi
Delhi - Agra. This morning we enjoy a packed day of sightseeing in Old and New Delhi. Check out the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb and Jama Masjid - India's oldest and largest mosque. Visit the iconic Sikh temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and its community kitchen feeding 25,000-30,000 people daily. We also enjoy a thrilling rickshaw ride around the Chandni Chowk bazaar and explore New Delhi. Walk down the Rajpath, formerly known as the 'King's Way' and see the famous India Gate monument.

Later this afternoon we depart Delhi and head to Agra, the home of the famous Taj Mahal. Upon arirval we'll check into our hotel and this evening we enjoy a group Namaste dinner.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 3, Agra
Agra - Karauli/Dholpur. Early this morning we'll visit the legendary Taj Mahal for sunrise, India's most famous site. This iconic white monument was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his beloved wife. It is perhaps the most extravagant symbol of love the world has ever seen and has no rival. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity watch the sunset fade over the magnificent mausoleum so make sure to take plenty of photos!

After breakfast back at the hotel we will make our way to the impressive Agra Fort, which boasts some of India's finest Mughal buildings behind its fortified walls.

Continue to either Karauli or Dholpur stopping for lunch en route. In Karauli, we will stay in the beautiful Palace Bhanwar Vilas. An eclectic melding of both Oriental and Art Deco architecture, the heritage-listed hotel was built in 1938 as a family home of the Maharaja of Jaipur. In Dholpur, we will stay at the magnificent Raj Niwas Palace, which is known for its red sandstone, traditional Rajisthani architecture, and European-style ceramics. It's said that this heritage-listed hotel was built by the Maharaja to welcome HRH Albert Edward, who visited in 1876.

Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the grounds, perhaps check out the vintage cars or take a dip in the swimming pools. This evening, you can also opt to attend the evening Aarti (prayer).
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 4, Karauli
Karauli/Dholpur - Jaipur. Travel to Jaipur today and head out on a tour of the illustrious City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Space Observatory, which features 19 separate astrological instruments.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 5, Jaipur
Jaipur. This morning we will visit the impressive 16th century palace complex, Amber Fort. A jeep will take you to the sprawling fortress, which is laid out over four levels and overlooks the shimmering Maota Lake.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure, why not opt to explore the Johari Bazaar in the Old Pink City.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 6, Jaipur
Jaipur. Friday 14th March 2025. Today is the day that India celebrates the fabulous Holi Festival. This ancient Hindu festival originated as a celebration of the end of winter and beginning of spring in honour of Prahlada, who was protected from the flames by Vishnu when he was tricked into near death by his father, King Hiranyakashipu. Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil and is an important part of Hindu tradition.

What better way to kick off the day with an optional hot air balloon ride over the bustling city of Jaipur? We'll soar through the wind, taking in the hill-top forts, temples, and palaces below.

Afterwards, it's time to let the festivities begin. Indians across the nation gather together with family and friends to throw coloured powder bombs, fire water pistols and splash coloured water. We will celebrate with locals - white kurta pyjamas will be provided to protect your clothes, as will organic colours for you to throw as you join the celebrations. After dancing away to Rajasthani folk music, we will be treated to a traditional Indian lunch.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure at the swimming pool or visit a local temple in the evening with your tour guide.
1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
Day 7, Delhi
Jaipur - Delhi. Return to Delhi today where the rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the impressive Akshardham - the world's largest Hindu temple.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
Day 8, Delhi
Sunday 16th March 2025. Our Indian adventure comes to an end today with an included transfer to the airport.
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.

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