Holi Festival of Colors India 2025
12 Days
11 nights
Spectacular Hotel
Price from
$3150
Per person
double room
Air ticket New York- Delhi- New York
24 HOUR Telephone Assistance Service in Spanish
Transfers, visits and excursions according to itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle
The Varanasi-Delhi Flight in economy class
11 nights of accommodation in a double room and meals according to itinerary
Entrance tickets to the monuments already mentioned in the itinerary (single entry)
Elephant ride (subject to availability) and Jeep ride down at Amber Fort
All taxes currently in effect
Spanish speaking escort guide services from Delhi to Delhi
Porters at airports and hotels
Road taxes, parking, fuel and interstate charges
Assistance in Spanish upon arrival and departure at Delhi airport
Tissues and bottled water
The Train Fare in the Air Conditioned Car in the Agra/Jhan Sector
Not included
Airport taxes, visa fees, medical expenses insurance of any nature
Meals not mentioned above, such as lunch and dinner
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, and fees for filming at monuments
Visa
Travel Itinerary
Departure from New York to New Delhi
March 10 – Monday
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
March 11 – Tuesday
Welcome and assistance upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, where you will be greeted with a garland. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Accommodation.
Day 2: Delhi
March 12 – Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, begin with a panoramic view of the Red Fort, followed by a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, located in the heart of Old Delhi. Next, visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
Continue to explore the city with a visit to Agrasen Ki Baoli, a historical stepwell and an archaeological monument of national importance. Then, take a panoramic drive past the government buildings along Raj Path, a grand avenue flanked by parks, and stop to admire the impressive India Gate.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit a Sikh temple and the Birla Temple. Conclude the tour with a visit to the awe-inspiring Qutub Minar, a 72-meter-high minaret.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Day 3: Delhi -Samode- Jaipur (395 kms/7 hours)
March 13 – Thursday
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Jaipur, famously known as the Pink City and home to the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
En route, enjoy lunch at the Samode Palace, a charming and historic site.
Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony at the Birla Temple, an enchanting spiritual experience.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 4: JAIPUR (Holi Festival)
March 14 – Friday
Breakfast at the hotel. Celebrate the Holi Festival, the vibrant festival of colors, at a special venue within the palace grounds. Enjoy this joyful occasion with a variety of colorful powders.
You will be taken to a designated location where you can immerse yourself in the festivities and play with colors. Following the celebration, lunch will be served at the same venue.
Transportation, colors, and attire for the Holi celebration will be provided. During the event, enjoy traditional sweets, snacks, and beverages to enhance the festive spirit.
Accommodation.
Day 5: Jaipur
March 15 – Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a visit to Amber Fort, offering a spectacular view from the road. Enjoy an elephant ride to ascend to the fort, where you’ll explore its fortified palace adorned with intricate paintings and marble filigree.
On the way back, stop for a photo opportunity at Jal Mahal, the Water Palace.
Return to Jaipur to visit the City Palace, the residence of the Maharaja, and its museums. Next, marvel at the colossal instruments at the Jantar Mantar, Jai Singh’s astronomical observatory. Conclude with a panoramic view of Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 6: Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra (240 km /5 ½ hours)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the imperial capital frozen in time. This was the last city built by Emperor Akbar, abandoned shortly after its construction, seemingly due to water scarcity.
Continue the journey to Agra. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Check-in at the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Day 7: Agra
March 17 – Monday
Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), a masterpiece of unmatched architectural perfection that captivates all who see it.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Later, visit the Agra Fort, with its stunning white marble palaces rising majestically along the tranquil Yamuna River. Continue the tour with a visit to the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Mausoleum, often referred to as the “Baby Taj.”
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 8: Agra- Jhansi (by train) and Jhansi- Orchha-Khajuraho (220 kms /4 hours)
March 18 – Tuesday
Transfer to the station to board the train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, depart by car to the city of Orchha, where you will visit its temples, including the square-based Rajmandir and the Jahangir Mahal.
Continue the journey to Khajuraho, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Once the religious capital of the Chandela dynasty, this city is renowned for its historic significance and stunning architecture.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 9: Khajuraho
March 19 – Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Khajuraho temple complex, the largest group of Hindu temples in India, renowned for their intricate erotic sculptures and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These temples were built over a span of about 100 years, between 950 and 1050. The entire area is walled, with eight gates providing access to the site.
Explore some of the 22 temples, including Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, and Devi Jagadambi Temple, all constructed in the 10th and 11th centuries during the peak of the Chandela dynasty. In the eastern section of the Khajuraho temples, visit Jain-inspired temples such as the Parsvanath Temple and the small but exquisite Adinath Temple.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 10: Khajuraho - Varanasi (400 kms/bus 9 hours)
March 20 – Thursday
Depart in the morning by road to Varanasi, also known as the “City of a Thousand Steps” and the most sacred city in India. Along the way, enjoy a picnic-style lunch.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony, a captivating ritual performed on the ghats of the Ganges River at sunset.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Day 11: Varanasi- Delhi (by flight)
March 21 – Friday
Early in the morning, before sunrise, transfer to the ghats along the Ganges River to board a boat. From the water, observe the pilgrims performing their daily purification rituals.
Afterward, take a walking tour through the narrow streets of the old city, including a panoramic visit to the Golden Temple and the Durga Temple.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
On the way to the airport, visit Sarnath, one of the four holy cities of Buddhism, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Depart by flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation.
Day 12: Free day
March 22 – Saturday
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Delhi or relax.
At night, transfer to the airport for your return flight, scheduled around 2:00 AM.
End of Services.
Planned Hotels
Jaipur – Indana
Delhi – Crowne Plaza Mayour Vihar
Agra – Taj Hotel & Convention Centre/Trident
Khajuraho – Chandela
Delhi – The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
Varanasi – Taj Ganges