Festival of Colours

Itinerary: New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi
Departure Dates: Daily 
Nights: 8 Nights 
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Holi is a popular ancient Hindu festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal. Holi is celebrated as Holika Dahan and symbolizes the “victory of good over evil”. In the region of Braj (where Lord Krishna grew up) in Uttar Pradesh. Holi is celebrated until the day of Rangpanchmi as a huge festival, in memory of the devotional love of Krishna and Radha.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in a 4 star hotel 
• Daily Buffet Breakfast at the hotel 
• All transfers, sightseeing tours, experiences and excursions will be by private air-conditioned vehicle 
• Entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary 
• Services of the English-Speaking local guide in each city 
• Airfare in economy class from Jaipur – Varanasi and Varanasi – Delhi  
• Representative for assistance for all transfers 

Your Itinerary:
Day 1 | Friday, 06 March 2020:  Arrive Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building after which you would be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight in hotel. 
 
Day 2 | Saturday, 07 March 2020:  Delhi
Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Introduction to Delhi starts with a heritage walk to Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) visiting Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat. Later you will visit to Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. 
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
 
Day 3 | Sunday, 08 March 2020:   Delhi to Agra (220kms / 4 hours) 
Morning by surface travel to Agra. Later visit Agra Fort. In the evening, proceed for the special show ‘Mohabbat the Taj’.
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
 
Day 4 | Monday, 09 March 2020:   Agra to Jaipur (260kms / 5 hours)
Pre-Dawn visit of Taj Mahal. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later by surface travel to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to hotel. 
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
 
Day 5 | Tuesday, 10 March 2020:  Jaipur 
Enjoy the celebrations of Holi Festival. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
 
Notes:
• Guests will be given White Kurta (Shirt) and Pajama (Loose Trouser) as traditional attire for celebration
• Organic dry colours for the celebrations
• Snacks, soft drinks and local delicacies during the celebrations
 
Day 6 | Wednesday, 11 March 2020:  Jaipur 
Morning visit to Amber Fort. You will enjoy Elephant Ride to reach the magnificent Amber Fort. Later, proceed to visit City Palace, Observatory and Hawa Mahal. Later, drive past magnificent Hawa Mahal and walk through the old bazaar of Jaipur, popularly known as Bapu Bazar. Later enjoy dinner with folk dances in Narain Niwas Palace.
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
 
Day 7 | Thursday, 12 March 2020:  Jaipur – Varanasi (By Air) 
Morning transfer to Jaipur Airport to board flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport, transfer to hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.
Evening enjoy boat ride and Ganga Aarti.
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)
 
Day 8 | Friday, 13 March 2020:   Varanasi  
Early morning at sunrise, proceed for boat ride on River Ganges. Later enjoy city tour of Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University, New Vishwanath Temple, and Goddess Durga Temple. Return to hotel for breakfast. Late afternoon visit to Sarnath Ruins and Sarnath Museum.
Stay overnight in hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 9 | Saturday, 14 March 2020:  Varanasi to Delhi (By Air) and departure 
Morning transfer to Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi and later connect for onward destination.

 
Tour program is based on Twin/ Double occupancy in a four star hotel property. Please talk to us about upgrading to a 5 star property for as little as $25 pp per day.  
                                
                                       4 Star Hotel                          5 Star Hotel 
Day 01 – 03 | Delhi       | ITC Welcom Hotel            | Leela Ambience
Day 03 – 04 |  Agra       | Crystal Sarovar Premier    | Jaypee Palace
Day 04 – 07 |  Jaipur     | Four Points by Sheraton    | Hilton Jaipur
Day 07 - 09  | Varanasi  | The Amayaa Radisson      | Hotel Varanasi
 
Exclusions:- 

• Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, and telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc. 
• Meals other than those specified above. 
• Any Insurance. 
• Any other services not mentioned in the above inclusions. 
• Gratitude / Tips

Notes:

• Hotel Check-In 2pm, Check-out time is 1200pm.  
• The Check-in baggage allowance in all domestic flights in India is 15 Kgs per person and Cabin Baggage is 7 Kgs per person. 
• Single Supplement hotel fees apply