February 21st
Reach Agra by noon and check in to the hotel/hostel.
Visit the Taj Mahal during sunset to see the magnificent monument in all its glory
Get an experience of the Taj Mahotsav
February 22nd
Another view of the Taj Mahal in the morning
Visit the historic monuments around Agra – Agra Fort, Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah(Baby Taj),
Mehtab Bagh(Taj Grounds)
Leave for Mathura and check in to the hotel/hostel
February 23rd
Leave for Barsana after breakfast
Reach Barsana by noon for the first day of Holi Celebration. The first day is celebrated as Lathmaar Holi where the Gopis (shepherds) from the village of Nandagaon which is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, visit the village of Barsana which is the birthplace of Radha. Legend has it that Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's village on this day and playfully teased her and her friends. Taking offence at this, the women of Barsana chased him away. Keeping in sync with the story, the men from Nandgaon visit the town of Barsana every year, only to be greeted by sticks (aka lathis) of the women there. The ladies hurl sticks at the men, who try to shield themselves as much as they can. The unlucky ones are captured by the enthusiastic women who then, make the men wear female clothing and dance in public. This event is amazing to experience and is a lot of fun to shoot! Head to the hotel and rest for the night.
February 24th
Morning at Leisure to explore the town.
By noon we’ll head to the Nandagaon village where the villagers welcome the people from Barsana by throwing colors from the courtyard! This is one of the most delightful and colourful holi you would ever experience!
In the evening we’ll visit the Mathura ghat to catch the Yamuna Aarti
Back to the hotel after dinner for rest
February 25th
Photowalk in the markets of Vrindavan
Visit to the Banke Bihari temple to experience the flower holi
Take a train/taxi to Delhi post celebrations to reach late night and take a flight back the same night or early next morning to be back in your cities in time for work on Monday
Trip Highlights
Visit the Taj Mahal, the symbol of India and Experience the Taj Mahotsav
Experience the Lath Mar Holi (where the ladies hit the men with lathi) near Barsana
Experience the celebration of the festival of colors in Nandagaon village
Experience a holi of flowers in the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindhavan
Experience the Yamuna aarthi by the ghat in Mathura and celebrate holi in local style

Transportation from Delhi to Delhi in an air-conditioned coach
All meals from Dinner on Feb 21st to Dinner on Feb 25th
Accommodation for 5 nights in well appointed beds in a hostel/hotel on a sharing basis
Boat ride in Agra and Mathura
Entrance to all monuments in Agra
Guide fee in Mathura

Any Airfare / Train fare to the arrival or from the departure point.
Cost due to upgrading /changing hotels, Room type, etc
Snacks/beverages apart from the ones mentioned in the inclusions
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, drinks, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, and vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Please note that Holi being a high tourist season in the region, the accommodation will be basic and strategically placed in order to reach places of interest easily.

We do not entertain cancellation without prior intimation.
In case of emergencies and if you’re unable to make it to the trip after making the payment, please inform us in advance.
Cancellation made before February 1st will be charged 20% of the booking fee
Cancellation made between February 1st and February 15th will be charged 50% of the booking fee
No refund will be given for those who cancel after February 15th