Holi Festival Of Colours

About Holi festival celebration

Holi is a famous festival in India, celebrated with colors, music, and joy. It marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. The celebration begins with evening ceremony Holika Dahan, where people light bonfires to burn away negativity. The next day celebration begins, people throw gulal (colored powder), splash water, and dance to festive songs. Delicious traditional sweets like gujiya and drinks like thandai (traditional non-alcoholic sweet flavoured drink) are enjoyed. Families and friends come together, forgetting differences and spreading love. Holi brings happiness, unity, and a sense of togetherness among people.

Route:

27 February 2026             Arrive Delhi

28 February 2026             In Delhi

01 March 2026                  Delhi – Mandawa          

02 March 2026                  Mandawa – Jaipur   

03 March 2026                  In Jaipur

04 March 2026                  In Jaipur – Festival of colours Holi

05 March 2026                  Jaipur – Agra

06 March 2026                  Agra – Delhi 

07 March 2026                  Leave Delhi

Hightlight of the tour –

• Traditional welcome with Garland and a bottle of water at Delhi airport.
• Delhi metro train ride with locals during the sightseeing tour.
• Visit one of the Sikh temple in Delhi during the sightseeing tour.
• Visit the Old havelis & mansions in Mandawa and see the colourful shekhawati paintings on the wall & roof.
• E-rickshaw ride through colourful bazaar of Old Jaipur city.
• On the eve of Holi festival evening visit to local Indian colony and witness the Holi prayer ceremony. 
• On the Holi festival day – wear Kurta / Pyjama (Indian traditional attaire for Holi festial ) and play holi festival with locals followed by snacks and non-alcholic drinks.
• Brief photostop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) & Jal Mahal in Jaipur.
• Walking tour through the Spice & local vegetable market.
• Excursion to Amer fort by jeep ride in Jaipur.
• Visit the World famous Taj Mahal (Monument of Love) in Agra.
• Experience the Indian Cooking demonstration followed by intraction with Indian family.
• Souvenir gift to each participant at the end of the tour.

Detailed programe

27 February                Arrive in Delhi

Arrive Delhi by international flight. Welcome at the airport with garland and a bottle of water and transfer to your hotel. Check in time 1400 hours.

Delhi, the capital of India, is a unique and fascinating blend of two very different cities, each with its own distinctive flavour and character. No visit to India is complete without visiting these two complementary halves of its capital, Delhi, both old and new. Overnight at the hotel.

28 February                In Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel 

Morning proceeds for the sightseeing of Old Delhi.

Board Delhi metro train and get down at station in Old Delhi and then take a bicycle rickshaw / e-rickshaw ride through the colouful and narrow lanes of Chandi Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Visit Jama Masjid which is one of the largest mosques in India. Drive past magnificent Red Fort, – a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi).

Continue the sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. On the way to hotel, visit Sikh temple (Bangla Sahab Gurudwara) where you will witness prayer ceremony and walk round the holy pond. Returned to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

01 March                      Delhi – Mandawa (approximately 4-5 Hour Drive)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, drive to Mandawa (also known as Shekhawati region), at the route stop in the typical Indian village and local colourful market for photo stop. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.

In the heart of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region lies the beautiful small town of Mandawa, known throughout the state for its forts and havelis. The structures of this place recall one of the cultural and social places where this place used to be in the past. Shekhawati region is also famously known open art gallery of Rajasthan.

Later this afternoon visit few colourful havelis and old mansions to see the famous colourful paintings of Shekhawati.

Overnight at the hotel.

02 March                      Mandawa – Jaipur (approximately 4 Hour Drive)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive to Jaipur, upon arrival Check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur is a city of history and tradition, dating back to its foundation in the 17th century by Sawai Jai Singh, from whom it derives its name.  Jai Sing meticulously planned Jaipur’s civic design, with wide roads and impressive architecture, all painted pink to this day.

Later this afternoon enjoy bicycle rickshaw / e-rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes and colourful Old Town Bazaar Jaipur’s bustling bazaar is like plunging into a sea of colours and sounds. The narrow lanes are full of spice, fabric and trinket vendors, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

This evening visit one of the Hindu temple and witness and live the evening prayer ceremony with the locals.

Overnight at the hotel.

03 March                         In Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning excursion to Amer Fort (Amber) by Jeep. On the way to Amber fort, take a brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).

Amber is a classic and romantic palace of the Rajasthani fort. The Fort’s rugged, time-ravaged walls may not look beautiful from the outside, but the inside is a virtual paradise. The miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, as well as festivals. Gemstones and mirrors are embedded in the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or Victory Hall. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famous Sheesh Mahal, a room with the four walls and ceiling completely encrusted with shiny pieces of mirror, which were especially imported from Belgium during that period.

Continue the sightseeing tour with visiting city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Return to hotel for short rest.

This evening visit to one of the local Indian colony, for Holi puja ceremony and witness the tradition and rituals during the ceremony.

On the eve of the Holi festival, on the night of the full moon, you experience joyous fires, where women and people come singing with newborn boys, worship the fire, and share the new harvest with each other.

Like all festivals, Holi is very complex in its significance. In the spiritual realm, as evident in the accompanying mythology, it conveys the message of the triumph of good over evil. In nature, however, it marks the victory of spring over winter, as the festival begins with the blossoming of nature. An important aspect for people is also the aspect of reconciliation, as it is said that during these days, old disputes should also be buried.

On the first day, a fire is lit at night and a straw figure is burned in it, symbolizing the demoness Holika. Various myths revolve around this demones. One of the most famous stories tells:

The young prince Prahlada was persuaded by his father to worship him with all divine honor, but the boy continued to worship only Vishnu. Using various means, the king tried to kill his son, but each time Vishnu intervened and saved the child. Finally, the king resorted to a trick: His sister Holika, who was protected from fire by special powers, was to jump into the fire with Prahlada on her lap and burn him. But the flames spared the child, and Holika was reduced to a pile of ashes. After that, people celebrate the festival of Holi as a reminder of the destruction of the demoness.

Return to hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at the hotel.

04 March                            In Jaipur – Festival of Colour

Breakfast at the hotel.

“Holi is one of the oldest festivals in India. On this day, all barriers seem to be lifted by caste, gender, age, and social status. It is celebrated joyously, with people sprinkling and smearing each other with colored water and colored powder, known as Gulal. Even those who reject excessive revelry usually at least lightly dust each other with some powder color. Despite all the changes in modern Indian society, the sacred significance remains clearly visible; for instance, the colors are often blessed beforehand on the altar, and people exchange blessings. Originally, the colored powders were made from certain flowers, roots, and herbs known for their healing properties. Today, synthetic colors are often used.

This morning, all participants receive white “Kurta & Payjama” (traditional attire for Holi celebrations) and head to a location where Holi will take place with colors, music, and dance.

One of the most popular Holi festivals is celebrated in Jaipur. Here, you can enjoy a great lunch buffet and witness cultural performances. Of course, there’s plenty of color-throwing to indulge in. 

If you’re interested in experiencing the culture and traditions of Holi, Jaipur is one of the best options. Holi in Jaipur will undoubtedly result in unforgettable experiences.”

Later this afternoon return to hotel and balance day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

05 March                                   Jaipur – Agra (Approximately 4-5 Hour Drive)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning Drive to Agra, upon arrival visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to consecrate his mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece made of white marble that bears witness to the skill of 20,000 artisans gathered from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this ‘Love Poem in Marble’. (The Taj Mahal will be closed on Friday).

Later check-in at the hotel and take a short rest.

This evening visit over to an Indian family’s house to learn how to cook delicious curry dishes! You’ll join in the cooking and get to try making one dish yourself. Then, we’ll all enjoy the meal together for dinner. It’s a fun way to learn about Indian cooking!

After dinner, you can chat with the family to learn about their daily life in India. And we’ll finish off with some tea or coffee together.

Return to hotel for overnight stay. Overnight at the Hotel.

06 March                           Agra – Delhi (Approximately 4 Hour Drive)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visit the Agra fort, built alongside the Yamuna river stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The lofty battlements of the Agra fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront. The magnificent towers, bastions and ramparts and majestic gateways symbolized the confidence and power of the third Mughal emperor. The fort contains splendid palaces both in red sandstone and white marble built by two generations of prolific builders, Akbar and later on by Jahangir and Shahjahan. Of the nearly 500 Akbari buildings built in the Bengal and Gujarati traditions, only a few have survived, arrayed in a band on the riverfront.

This afternoon drive to Delhi, upon arrival transfer to Delhi international airport to board your flight for onward journey.

07 March                           Leave Delhi