Holi is one of the major festivals of India and is celebrated on different dates every year.
The legends of Holi are as colourful as Holi itself. There are a myriad shades and tones in them, from the subtle ones of love and devotion, to the darker hues pertaining to demons and their devilish desires.
Millions of Hindus have incredible faith in these legends. They relive these stories every year and bring to life the incidents which occurred (or may not have) thousands of years ago.
A belief in the legends, devotion to god and a strong belief in the fact that it is the good and the truth that ultimately prevails over evil and pulls the people to religiously follow the set traditions each year. And, this faith - in god and the ancient traditions, is what still binds the people in a spirit of love and harmony in this otherwise divided society.
This great Indian festival is observed at the end of winter, normally in March, after the full moon.
This tour also coincides with the wedding season of India - spectacles not to be missed!
The tour will be hosted by Margaret Freebairn who is our Senior Tour Manager and has escorted more than 30 tours to India and Nepal. Her intimate knowledge of the subcontinent together with her empathy with the local people will ensure a special and memorable experience.
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23 Mar 2021 |
day 0 |
Trident Nariman Point | Mumbai |
1 night |
B&B |
23 Mar 2021 |
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24 Mar 2021 |
day 1 |
Trident Hotel Udaipur | Udaipur |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
24 Mar 2021 |
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26 Mar 2021 |
day 3 |
Ajit Bhawan Palace Resort | Jodhpur |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
26 Mar 2021 |
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28 Mar 2021 |
day 5 |
Trident Hotel Jaipur | Jaipur |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
28 Mar 2021 |
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30 Mar 2021 |
day 7 |
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Jan van Scorel | North Holland |
1 night |
D,B&B |
30 Mar 2021 |
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31 Mar 2021 |
day 8 |
Hotel Trident Agra | Agra |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
31 Mar 2021 |
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2 Apr 2021 |
day 10 |
Orchha Palace Hotel & Convention Centre | Orchha |
1 night |
D,B&B |
2 Apr 2021 |
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3 Apr 2021 |
day 11 |
Radisson Jass Hotel Khajuraho | Khajuraho |
1 night |
D,B&B |
3 Apr 2021 |
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4 Apr 2021 |
day 12 |
Palace on Ganges | Varanasi |
1 night |
D,B&B |
4 Apr 2021 |
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5 Apr 2021 |
day 13 |
The Lalit New Delhi Hotel | New Delhi |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
5 Apr 2021 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
16 Days / 15 Nights
AU$6,945 per person sharing.
AU$1,915 single supplement
Includes:
Fully accompanied throughout India by Margaret Freebairn.
All excursions, entrance fees to monuments, museums and game parks as specified in the itinerary.
Good quality hotels, palaces and lodges.
16 breakfasts and 15 dinners
Services of drivers, tour leaders and local agents.
Excludes:
International & domestic airfares.
Any additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
Tips and gratuities. A total amount of $190.00 per person will be collected prior to departure to cover gratuities for local guides, drivers and hotel staff.
All meals not specified in the itinerary.
All drinks and items of a personal nature.
Cost of Indian visa (for Australian passport holders this is currently US$65.00 per person)
Camera fees charged at some National monuments.
