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    Mystical Lathmar Holi Uttar Pradesh Spiritual

    Itinerary idea in detail

    Day 1 Departure from your home airport – Delhi airport

    Today you start your adventure with a (often evening) flight from your home airport to New Delhi, the vibrant capital of India.

    Day 2 Arrival at Delhi Airport

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by an English-speaking driver and taken to your charming 3* guesthouse. After a short rest, discover Old Delhi by rickshaw through the alleys of Chandni Chowk. Visit the Jama Masjid, the capital’s largest mosque, and explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a beautiful Sikh temple.

    Day 3 Delhi – Barsana, Laddu Holi (130 km – 2.5 hours drive)

    This morning you will leave very early to reach Barsana on time and witness the traditional Laddu Holi, where temples and streets are filled with laddus (sweet balls) thrown to devotees by priests and residents.

    This ritual symbolizes spreading happiness and abundance. Overnight stay in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Vrindavan, including breakfast.

    Day 4 Barsana Lathmar

    Today after breakfast, spend the day in Barsana to attend the unique and traditional Lathmar Holi where women from Barsana playfully beat men from Nandgaon with sticks.

    Day 5 Barsana – Second Day of Lathmar Holi

    Second day to once again experience this spectacular tradition, with even more colors, laughter, and excitement in the lively alleys of Barsana.

    Day 6 Nandgaon Lathmar

    Breakfast at the hotel after which you will attend Lathmar Holi held in Nandgaon where the women from Nandgaon playfully beat the men from Barsana with sticks.

    Today you will also have plenty of time to take in the colorful streets of the attractive village and visit the temple where people jovially daub each other with colored powder.

    Day 7 Vrindavan

    After breakfast, today you will spend the day in Vrindavan, the holy city known as the playground of Lord Krishna and a special destination during the Holi festival.

    During this colorful celebration, the city transforms into a vibrant spectacle of joy and devotion. The streets of Vrindavan are flooded with colorful powders and water balloons as locals and visitors come together to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

    What makes Vrindavan so unique during Holi is the deeply rooted religious and cultural significance of the festival. The celebrations are infused with traditional music, dance, and rituals that relive the divine playful adventures of Krishna and his companions.

    Temples are decorated and special processions are held, with the fervent devotion of the locals to Krishna palpable in every corner of the city.

    Celebrating Holi in Vrindavan offers an authentic and spiritual experience, with the city bathed in a sea of colours and the joyful atmosphere providing a special opportunity to experience the deeper spiritual traditions of India.

    Day 8 Vrindavan – Delhi – Airport of your home destination

    Depending on the departure time of your intercontinental flight, you will be transferred back to Delhi during the day and dropped off at Delhi Airport, from where you will then depart for your home destination.

    Accommodation

    Hotel stays may vary depending on availability, which may affect prices. The tour is based on accommodation in mid-range hotels, for an additional charge it is possible in some cities to upgrade to more luxurious 4 or 5 star hotels and a more luxurious car (Innova Crysta) with driver.

    Included in price

    • Air-conditioned car (Sedan) with English speaking driver throughout the trip. 
    • Entrance fees to all sights. 
    • All activities described in the program unless otherwise stated. 
    • Availability of English/French/Dutch speaking Heart of India Travel representative throughout the trip. 
    • Tolls and parking apply. 

    Not included in price

    • Other meals Refreshments and drinks
    • Optional and other activities.
    • International flight (average 650-750 euros).
    • Tips and personal expenses
    • Travel and cancellation insurance.

    Estimated daily budget for items not included (meals, tours, tips) per person

    • Lunch or dinner;
    • Budget 2,50 to 4 euros per person for lunch or dinner.
    • Midrange, local restaurant or guesthouse / homestay / 3* hotel 3,50 to 11,00 euros per person for lunch or dinner
    • Top class restaurants or 4/5 hotels 11,00 to 25,00 euros.
    • 2 to 3 hour tour: 15,00 to 30,00 euros.
    • Full day tour: 50,00 to 100,00 euros.
    • Extra safari: 35,00 to 60,00 euros.

    30 days Tourist E Visa from 33,00 euros.

    Use this link for your visa application: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/

    Tips

    • In restaurants, a tip is often included in the price and tipping is optional. Elsewhere, a tip is appreciated.
    • In restaurants, a tip is often included in the price and tipping is optional. Elsewhere, a tip is appreciated. Since salaries are very low here, we recommend tipping at least 10%. Since salaries are very low here, we recommend tipping at least 10%.
    • Hotels: bellboys and made-up rooms value anything from 0,30 cents to 1,00 euros.
    • Rental car with driver: a tip of 1,20 euros per day is recommended.
    Mystical Lathmar Holi Uttar Pradesh Spiritual

    Experience the legendary stick-fighting Holi rituals and spiritual depth of North India’s most sacred villages. 

    8
    days

    188145
    P.P
    Mystical Lathmar Holi Uttar Pradesh Spiritual

    Experience the legendary stick-fighting Holi rituals and spiritual depth of North India’s most sacred villages. 

    8
    days

    188145
    P.P
    Mystical Lathmar Holi Uttar Pradesh Spiritual

    Experience the legendary stick-fighting Holi rituals and spiritual depth of North India’s most sacred villages. 

    8
    days

    188145
    P.P