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10 Days – Braj Holi Festival Tour in India
09 Nights / 10 Days
Delhi – Vrindavan – Mathura – Agra –
Fatehpur Sikri – Delhi
Tour Overview
Celebrate the world-famous Braj Holi Festival in Mathura and Vrindavan with this immersive 10-day journey. Witness unique Holi traditions such as Lathmar Holi in Barsana, Phoolon ki Holi in Vrindavan, temple celebrations at Banke Bihari, and the iconic Holi festivities in Mathura. This tour blends cultural experiences, spiritual visits, UNESCO sites, and vibrant festival moments in the land of Krishna.
Tour Highlights
- Experience Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Holi celebrations in Nandgaon.
- Enjoy temple festivities at Banke Bihari Temple and Dwarkadheesh Temple.
- Visit Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
- Explore Vrindavan’s sacred temples and ghats.
- Visit Agra’s Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
- Sightseeing trip to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s historic capital.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival at Delhi Airport where our representative welcomes you and transfers you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
After breakfast, drive to Vrindavan. Check into the hotel and prepare for an exciting visit to Barsana, Radha’s village, famous for Lathmar Holi. Witness the unique tradition where women playfully strike men with sticks as part of the celebrations. Return to Vrindavan for overnight stay.
Today visit Nandgaon, Lord Krishna’s village, where you’ll join local celebrations filled with music, color, and dance. Afterward, return to Vrindavan to spend the evening at leisure.
Visit Banke Bihari Temple where Holi is celebrated with flowers, colors, and devotional singing. The temple becomes a vibrant stage of spiritual celebration. Evening at leisure.
Early departure for Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itimad-ud-Daulah. In the evening, return to Vrindavan.
Enjoy temple celebrations and local festivities. Participate in devotional singing, herbal colors, and traditional rituals.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s magnificent abandoned capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the palaces, courtyards, and Jama Masjid before returning to Vrindavan.
Visit temples to enjoy Phoolon ki Holi (flower Holi). In the evening, participate in Holika Dahan, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Enjoy the grand Holi celebrations at the historic Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura. Join joyful singing, dancing, and sharing of festive sweets. Evening free for relaxation.
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi for your onward flight. Tour ends with beautiful memories of the Braj Holi celebrations.
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Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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