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Holi

The festival of colours in Braj, the Ganges at Rishikesh and the Himalaya at Dharamsala

Departure
Mar 16–31, 2027
Length
16 days
Price per person
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Trip

Holi is lived most intensely in the Braj region, the land of Krishna: Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan, Gokul and Vrindavan celebrate for days with colour, music and processions. The trip then climbs to Rishikesh and Haridwar, on the banks of the Ganges, and ends in Dharamsala, home of the Tibetan community in exile.

Format
Long days during the festival and quieter days in the north. Transfers by road and train.

Route 13 places

  1. Arrival Delhi Day 1
  2. Gopeshwar Mahadeva Day 2
  3. Nandagaon-Barsana Day 2
  4. Govardan Day 3
  5. Rdhakund Day 3
  6. Syamakund Day 3
  7. Gokul Day 4
  8. Agra Day 5
  9. Vrindavan Days 6, 7
  10. Rishikesh Days 8, 9, 10, 11
  11. Haridwar Day 11
  12. Delhi Days 12, 15, 16
  13. Dharamshala Days 12, 13, 14, 15

Dates and places

Itinerary

16 days · Dates according to departure Mar 16–31, 2027.

  1. Day 1: Arrival Delhi

    March 16, 2027

  2. Day 2: Gopeshwar Mahadeva / Nandagaon-Barsana

    March 17, 2027

  3. Day 3: Govardan / Rdhakund / Syamakund

    March 18, 2027

  4. Day 4: Gokul

    March 19, 2027

  5. Day 5: Agra

    March 20, 2027

  6. Day 6: Vrindavan

    March 21, 2027

  7. Day 7: Vrindavan

    March 22, 2027

  8. Day 8: Rishikesh

    March 23, 2027

  9. Day 9: Rishikesh

    March 24, 2027

  10. Day 10: Rishikesh

    March 25, 2027

  11. Day 11: Rishikesh / Haridwar

    March 26, 2027

  12. Day 12: Delhi / Dharamshala

    March 27, 2027

  13. Day 13: Dharamshala

    March 28, 2027

  14. Day 14: Dharamshala

    March 29, 2027

  15. Day 15: Dharamshala / Delhi

    March 30, 2027

  16. Day 16: Delhi

    March 31, 2027

What you will photograph

Few festivals in the world are as photogenic or as intense. Being there before, during and after Holi lets you move from the explosion of colour to the calm of the temples and the mountains.

Recommended level
Photographers who enjoy crowds and want to learn how to move through them and protect their gear.

Traveller’s guide

Recommended gear

What to bring to photograph this trip.

Camera and lenses

  • Camera body, and a spare one if you have it
  • A wide-angle zoom and a moderate telephoto
  • Enough memory cards for the whole trip

Power and backup

  • Spare batteries and chargers
  • External drive or cloud storage for the daily backup
  • Power adapter for the destination country

Protection

  • Waterproof bag or rain cover
  • Cloth and blower to clean the sensor and lenses
  • Comfortable shoes for walking many hours

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