Holi Celebrations Tour
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Udaipur - Varanasi
Overview
Celebrate India's most joyful festival — Holi — on this specially crafted 12-day tour combining the Golden Triangle with the romance of Udaipur and the spirituality of Varanasi.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
- Airport welcome
- Hotel check-in
Delhi City Tour
Morning city tour of Old and New Delhi covering Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, photo stop at India Gate, drive past Parliament House. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, drive past Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial.
- Qutub Minar
- Jama Masjid
- India Gate
- Gandhi Memorial
Delhi – Udaipur (by flight)
After breakfast, check out at 12:00 hrs followed by assisted transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
- Flight to Udaipur
- Hotel check-in
Udaipur Sightseeing
Founded by Maharaja Udai Singh in 1568, Udaipur is situated on the banks of Lake Pichola amid the lush Aravalli hills — the most romantic city of Rajasthan. Guided sightseeing: City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, and Saheliyon-ki-Bari. Evening sunset cruise on Lake Pichola.
- City Palace
- Jagdish Temple
- Jag Mandir
- Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
Udaipur – Jaipur (5 hrs drive) & Holi-ka-Dahan
Morning after breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Check in to hotel. Evening — witness the Holi-ka-Dahan ceremony celebrating the victory of good over evil.
- Drive to Jaipur
- Holi-ka-Dahan fire ceremony
Jaipur – HOLI FESTIVAL
After breakfast, celebrate Holi with an Indian family in Jaipur. Sweets will be exchanged, herbal Holi colours will be applied, followed by a festive lunch.
- Holi with Indian family
- Herbal colour celebration
- Traditional Holi sweets & lunch
Jaipur Sightseeing
Morning tour to Amber Fort with elephant ride up to the fort. Afternoon city sightseeing: City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Royal Observatory), and the Bazaar.
- Amber Fort elephant ride
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar Observatory
Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (6 hrs drive)
Morning drive to Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri — the abandoned Mughal capital. On arrival in Agra, check into hotel. Optional evening: Mohabbat the Taj play.
- Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO)
- Buland Darwaza
- Optional: Mohabbat the Taj play
Agra – Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Evening free to explore local markets.
- Taj Mahal sunrise visit
- Agra Fort
- Itmad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj)
Agra – Delhi – Varanasi (by flight)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to hotel. City tour concluding with Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
- Flight to Varanasi
- Evening Ganga Aarti
Varanasi
Early morning sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges. Later visit ancient Stupa, Buddhist temple, and Museum. Afternoon city tour: Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple.
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganges
- Ancient Stupa & Buddhist temple
- Bharat Mata Temple
Varanasi – Delhi & Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival, vehicle at disposal for last-minute shopping. Evening drop at Delhi International Airport.
- Flight to Delhi
- Last-minute shopping
- International departure
What's Included
- Accommodation in hotels on bed & breakfast basis
- Airport transfers with staff assistance
- Garlanding on arrival at Delhi airport
- Air-conditioned private transport
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- Holi celebration in Jaipur with Indian family
- Elephant/jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Boat ride on River Ganges in Varanasi
- Local English-speaking guide
- 2 bottles of packaged water per person per day
- All applicable taxes
Not Included
- Travel insurance, visa
- Domestic flight fares
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and porter charges
- Optional Mohabbat the Taj play (USD $30 pp)
Starting from
AUD $1,999
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