The Holi celebrations rooted in the stories of Lord Krishna of Braj Bhoomi, is stuff of legends. While the rest of the country is content with splashing of colours just for a day, here in the land of its origins, it goes on for more than a week. It begins with the age-old tradition of Lathmar in Barsana, hometown of Radha, where women wielding six foot long sticks take to the streets, to give the men of neighboring Nandgaon a sound thrashing. The next day, it's the turn of the men from Barsana to visit Nandgaon and they are meted out with the same treatment.

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Why travel with Mayank Soni

For over four years, Mayank has captured the revelry from across the temple towns of Mathura, Vrindavan & its surrounding villages. His photos have been published in National Geographic Traveller as well as several national newspapers.

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Itinerary

March 7 - Check in at 12pm. Orientation in the evening and tips to protect gear

March 8 - Capture the Lathmar Holi of Barsana

March 9 - Capture the Lathmar Holi of Nandgaon

March 10 - Images review after breakfast / Check out by 11am (Tour Ends)

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Charges

Rs.29,500 per person for Indian nationals on twin sharing basis. Single accommodation available on request for Rs.39,500

USD 700 per person for foreign nationals on twin sharing basis. Single accommodation available on request for USD 800

Tour inclusions

Stay at a comfortable deluxe hotel for three nights (on twin sharing basis)

Transport to Barsana and Nandgaon in a tempo traveller or similar depending on the group size

Mentoring by photographer Mayank Soni on capturing the best of Holi celebrations

All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner (only veg)

Tour exclusions

Airfare or train ticket to and from Mathura is not included

Any personal expenses

Anything not included in the inclusions section

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Group size

10-12 persons

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Things to carry

Your camera, lenses and other gear

Camera and lens cleaning kit

Cling film

Masking tape

Rain cover

Scarf or cap