FESTIVAL OF COLOURS TOUR
Holi is a Hindu festival which is celebrated in India every year with great spirit and enthusiasm. It signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in spring season. Holi is also called as the ‘festival of colours’ or ‘festival of love’ where people smear each other with colours or ‘Gulal’. It is a festive day to meet others and to forget and forgive others so as to spread friendship and love. Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh state of India is very famous for Holi and is played in a very unique way. Also, enjoy sightseeing of the ‘Symbol of Love’ – The Taj Mahal in Agra and ‘The Pink City’ – Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Highlights of the tour :
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur.
- Visit Mathura to witness the festival of colours “Holi”.
- ‘Symbol of Love” – Taj Mahal in Agra, the wonders of the World.
| Day 01 | ARRIVAL DELHI |
On your arrival meet our representative and transfer to hotel. Start for Delhi sightseeing with Humayun Tomb of the Mughal Emperor and drive through the India Gate & President House and reach Rickshaw ride point. Explore Chandni Chowk on the Rickshaw in the heart of Old Delhi a busy shopping area with Bazaar full of spices and marriage saris through crowded narrow side streets and reach Jama Masjid largest mosques of India.
| Day 02 | DELHI – MATHURA |
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mathura and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Afternoon, proceed for the sightseeing of Mathura visiting Dwarkadheesh Temple, which is the prime temple of the town. Also visit Shri Krishna Janm Bhoomi Temple, the birthplace of Hindu deity Lord Krishna, followed by Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. Overnight in Mathura.
| Day 03 | MATHURA |
This day proceed to witness the holi celebration in and around Mathura. Holi of this region attracts many people from all over the world because of its unique customs and traditions. Vrindavan which is near to Mathura is also famous for Holi where people play with coloured water and gulal – colour made from organic substance specially flowers. All this playfull event is followed by Indian music, bhajans. After playing colourful Holi, get back to your hotel.
| Day 04 | MATHURA – AGRA |
Start drive for Agra and reach agra you will transfer to hotel. Later we start for Taj Mahal a built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the South Bank of Yamuna river in Agra a tomb of one of best wife Mumtaz and also known for symbol of love. Evening free time to explore the Market of Agra. Dinner at your choice to have in hotel or outside city restaurant. Overnight stay at Agra.
| Day 05 | AGRA – JAIPUR |
Start with our guide for Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. After Agra fort we continue our drive for Fatehpur Sikri the red stone building and founded by the 16th century Mughal Emperor and the Big gate Buland Darwaza entrance of Mosque. We continue our drive and stop for one hour for Rickshaw ride for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. On time reach Jaipur for overnight stay.
| Day 06 | JAIPUR |
Start to explore and first visit Amber Fort by elephant ride. This is one of the fascinating of the Indian forts comprising the palace of Mirrors, Hall of the public Audience and the beautiful gardens, all of which give a glimpse into the majesty of old days time. Also visit observatory, City Palace and colourful bazaars of Jaipur and we will watch Hindi Bollywood movies in Laxmi Talkies. Overnight in Jaipur.
| Day 07 | JAIPUR – DELHI –DEPARTURE |
Morning check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to International Airport to board the flight for onwards destination Journeys.
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