Holi is one of the major festival of India and is the most vibrant of all. The joys of Holi knows no bound. The festival is celebrated across the four corners of India or rather across the globe. The festival is filled with so much fun and frolic that the very mention of the word ‘Holi’ draws smile and enthusiasm amongst the people. Holi also celebrates the arrival of Spring, a season of joy and hope.
Holi is one of the oldest festivals of India. There are many interesting stories associated with the festival’s origin as one moves across the different states from North to South and East to West. Paintings and scriptures depict the roots of the festival. Mythology plays a very important part in narrating the festival of Holi. The most popular stories of Holi origin relates to ‘Holika Dahan’ and Legend of Radha-Krishan.
Story of Holika
Integrally entwined with Holi, is the tradition of ‘Holika Dahan’, which is actually lighting of bonfires. The ritual is symbolic of victory of good over evil and has its root in the legend of demon king Hiranyakashyap who wished to end his blessed son, Prahlad’s life with the help of his sister, Holika who burnt in the fir and no harm occurred to Prahlad. Since then the day is celebrated in victory of good over bad.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
After breakfast city tour of Delhi, India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.
Tourist Attractions: Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament, Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi – Agra (By Road) (203 Kms / 04 Hrs approx)
After breakfast drive by private AC vehicle to Agra. On arrival check into your respective hotel.
Afternoon go for city tour of Agra.
Visit Red Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur-Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri / Abhaneri – Jaipur (By Road) (263 Km/ 6 hrs)
Morning after breakfast Visit Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Later drive by private AC vehicle towards Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri – Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. The sloping levels of the city were connected into terraces which were utilized for various complexes such as Jami masjid, Buland-Darwazah and tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti; Khass Mahal, Shahi-Bazar, Mina-Bazar, the Panch-Mahal, Khwabgah, Diwan-I-Khass, Anup-Talao, Chaupar and Diwan-I-Am. The efficient system of drainage and water supply adopted here suggest an extremely intelligent town-planning by the Mughal emperor.
Abhaneri, also spelled Abaneri, is a village in the Dausa district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Abhaneri is popular for the Chand Baori step well and Harshat Mata Temple.
Arrive Jaipur and check in at your hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur
After breakfast enjoy Holi festival with colors.
Half- day celebration and then rest at the hotel.
Enjoy traditional dinner with live dance and music in Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur
Morning after breakfast, city tour of Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel.
City tour of Jaipur including magnificent Amber Fort and joy Elephant or Jeep ride upto Fort, tour includes the imposing City Palace, the ancient Observatory and exotic Hawa Mahal “The Palace of the Winds”, City Palace etc.
Jaipur – Popular in the name of Pink City, Jaipur is and important destination in Golden Triangle of Indian tourism founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. The pink color was used at the time of making to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities – and repainted in 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wale Excursion to Amber Fort Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Jaipur – Delhi (By Road) (275 Kms / 06 Hrs approx)
Morning after breakfast drive by private AC vehicle towards Delhi. Arrive and check in at your hotel.
Day free for shopping & leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Standard | 5* Deluxe |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka | Le Meridian |
| Agra | 01 | Radisson Hotel | ITC Mughal |
| Jaipur | 03 | Trident Hotel | ITC Rajputana |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu Dwarka | Le Meridian |
– Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at airport / hotels by our office representative.
– 06 Nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– 01 Traditional dinner with live dance and music in Jaipur.
– All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary by private AC vehicle.
– Entrance fee to monuments as per itinerary.
– Elephant or Jeep ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian Speaking Guide.
– Transport, Parking, Gasoline & Toll ways.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.