India
India: A Journey Into Color
Holi in Pushkar, the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's palace cities, and the sacred Ganges. India in full color.
Overview
From Delhi we set out on a grand loop through the palace cities of Rajasthan: Agra and the Taj Mahal, pink-hued Jaipur, holy Pushkar, blue Jodhpur, and romantic Udaipur, before flying north to Rishikesh and Haridwar on the banks of the Ganges. At the heart of the journey waits Holi, the festival that fills the streets with color, laughter, and pure celebration. This is a journey created with women in mind: a space to connect, to feel inspired, and to make the kind of memories that stay long after the trip is over.
Highlights
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, in Pushkar, with traditional kurtas and herbal colors provided
Stand before the Taj Mahal, then see it again from a rooftop cafe on a village heritage walk across the river
An Old Delhi food walk with a rickshaw ride through the lanes of the old city
Ride up to Amber Fort, tour the pink city of Jaipur, and see its landmarks lit up on a night jeep tour
A Bollywood dance workshop and a movie night at Jaipur's legendary Raj Mandir cinema
A sunset camel cart ride into the dunes with a Kalbeliya tribal dance performance
Mehrangarh Fort, a walk through Jodhpur's blue city, and a jeep safari to the Bishnoi tribal villages
A boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur and Ganga aarti ceremonies on the ghats of Rishikesh and Haridwar
Itinerary
Day 1-2
Delhi, old and new
A warm welcome and dinner, a city tour of New Delhi, and a food walk with a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
Day 3
Agra & the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in all its glory, followed by a heritage walk in Kachhpura village with rooftop views of the monument across the river.
Day 4-5
Jaipur, the pink city
Agra Fort and the Abhaneri stepwell on the way, then Amber Fort by elephant, the City Palace, a Bollywood dance workshop, a night jeep tour, and a movie at Raj Mandir cinema.
Day 6-7
Pushkar & Holi
The Brahma Temple and holy lake, a drum lesson, a sunset camel cart ride with tribal dance, and a full day celebrating the Holi festival of colors.
Day 8
Jodhpur, the blue city
Mehrangarh Fort, a guided walk through the blue lanes to the clock tower, and a jeep safari among the Bishnoi tribal villages.
Day 9-10
Udaipur, city of lakes
The Ranakpur Jain temples en route, an evening of Rajasthani folk dance, the Eklingji temple complex, the City Palace, and a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 11-12
Rishikesh & Haridwar
A flight north to the Ganges: ashrams and swinging bridges, an evening pooja on the ghats, a home cooking class, the hilltop Kunjapuri temple by jeep, and the great Ganga aarti at Har-ki-Pauri.
Day 13-14
Delhi & farewell
Morning yoga in Rishikesh, the Akshardham and Lotus temples in Delhi, a festive farewell evening in an Indian home, the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple, and the flight home.
Frequently asked
Spring is one of the loveliest seasons to visit: warm, sunny days in Rajasthan and pleasantly cooler air in the north near Rishikesh. We recommend light layers and share a full packing list.
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