Holi Festival of Colour – 9 Day India Tour

We meet in breakfast place and after breakfast we set off on a day of sightseeing in India’s capital. In Old Delhi we visit Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid – the largest and oldest mosque in India. Discover the site of  Mahatma Gandhi’s( Indian other of Nation) cremation at Raj Ghat before we continue our tour in New Delhi. Walk down the ceremonial Rajpath, formerly known as the Kings Way, and see the India Gate monument. Tonight we do india traditional dinner. Overnight: Delhi  |  Breakfast, Dinner

 After breakfast in the morning we will take short drive to domestic Airport of Delhi – then we fly to Jaipur.  Today as we travel to the iconic UNESCO-listed Pink City of Jaipur, which earns its nickname from the pink painted buildings in the Old City that heralded a visit from the Prince of Wales in 1876. This afternoon we enjoy a tour of the beautiful City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory, featuring 19 separate astrological instruments. Dinner with Rajasthani cultural dance. Overnight: Jaipur  |  Breakfast

You may wish to join our Balloon Over Jaipur add-on early this morning for an exhilarating hot air balloon ride over palaces, temples and hill-top fortresses. Later we travel to the impressive 16th century Amber Fort, which we reach by jeep. This sprawling fortress is laid out over four levels and sits on the shimmering  Lake. After our tour we visit a local cotton weaving house before we return to Jaipur. Some my like to look some amazing fabrics and jewellery in Jaipur, its capital of Colours and jewels. Overnight: Jaipur  |  Breakfast

Jaipur – Bharatpur.  10 March 2020. Today is the day that India celebrates the fabulous Holi Festival. This ancient Hindu festival originated as a celebration of the end of winter and beginning of spring in honour of Prahlada, who was protected from the flames by Vishnu when he was tricked into near death by his father, King Hiranyakashipu. Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil and is an important part of Hindu tradition. Indians across the nation gather together with family and friends to throw coloured powder bombs, fire water pistols and splash coloured water across the streets. We have the opportunity to join the celebrations in Bharatpur – white kurta pyjamas will be provided to protect your clothes, as will organic colours for you to throw as you join the celebrations. After the fun there is time for us to get cleaned up before we pay a visit to Keoladeo Ghana National Park and enjoy a bicycle rickshaw ride around this important wetland reserve, home to numerous bird species. Overnight: Bharatpur  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Bharatpur – Agra. Today we discover the eerie Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, which was abandoned more than 400 years ago due to a lack of water. After our visit we continue to Agra and explore inside the fortified walls of the striking Agra Fort, former residence of the Mughal emperors. Our final stop of the day is the most famous monument in India – the legendary Taj Mahal. Built in the 17th century by 20,000 workers, the Taj Mahal was dedicated to the memory of the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, who sadly died in childbirth. We enjoy a guided tour of this extravagant symbol of love. Overnight – Agra. Overnight: Agra  |  Breakfast Day 7 Mathura, Vrindvan Short Journey to Krishna Birth place of mathura and witness the great Holi festival by locals with lots street parade with colours.

Mathura-  Delhi. We return to Delhi this morning and the rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps visit the impressive Red Fort and watch its famous Sound and Light show when it gets dark. Some bits of shopping. Overnight: Delhi  |  Breakfast