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Festival of Colour Holi with Taj Mahal Group Tour

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Very rarely does one get a chance to experience the true culture and traditions of a foreign country, more so when one is on a tour.

This is what Festival of Colour Holi with Taj Mahal Group Tour holds for you: Delhi; a window to the kaleidoscope - that is India, the rustic forts and palaces of Jodhpur and Udaipur, the great white wonder - the Taj Mahal and the most enthralling of all. you get to experience how India and its people celebrate Holi, one of the most popular festivals in the country. To be a part of Holi celebrations in Jaipur is.., well, words can't describe it! Get smeared with colours, smear your loved ones and enjoy the delicacies, these things will never get you tired and might we warn you, you will not want go home!!

  When is Holi Festival in 2013, 2014 and 2015?

In 2013, Holi is on Wednesday, March 27
In 2014, Holi is on Monday, March 17 and
In 2015, Holi is on Friday, March 06.

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  Itinerary Details - Festival of Colour Holi with Taj Mahal Group Tour

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Sikandra - Delhi

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Day 01: Delhi Arrival

Arrival at Delhi
Overnight will be at Delhi.

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Day 02: Delhi

Guided tour of Old Delhi.
Visit to Raj Ghat
Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi. Red Fort and Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws
Sightseeing tour of New Delhi
Imperial Delhi will include the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India
India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, the President's residence.
Overnight will be at Delhi.

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Day 03: Delhi - Udaipur

Delhi to Udaipur by air
Overnight will be at Udaipur.

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Day 04: Udaipur

Sightseeing tour of Udaipur
Stopping first at City Palace
"Jag Niwas" (the world wide famous Lake palace hotel)
Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari
Visit to Bagore Ki Haveli
Jagdish Temple
Overnight will be at Udaipur.

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Day 05: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Jodhpur
Visit the Ranakpur Temples
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert.
Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

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Day 06: Jodhpur - Jaipur

Sightseeing tour of Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort
After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial
Post sightseeing drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur and check - in at hotel.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur.
Spend night at Jaipur.

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Day 07: Jaipur

Enjoy the breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for the city sightseeing of Jaipur
CITY PALACE
JANTAR MANTAR
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur.
Post sightseeing proceed to watch the ELEPHANT FESTIVAL at CHAAUGAN ground.
In the evening experience HOLIKA DAHAN: THE HOLI BONFIRE
The main emphasis of the festival is on the burning of the holy fire or Holika. The origin of the traditional lighting of Holi is attributed to the burning of demon like Holika who represent evil. Traditionally a bonfire on the day of Holi marks the symbolic anhilation of a demoness Holika the sister of demon, Hiranyakashipu, in Hindu mythology, while trying to kill, a devotee, Bhakta Prahlad.

This is akin to other festivals where effigies are burned, like Ravana Dahan on Vijayadashami (Dusshera) day, also in many other religions across the world, signifying end of dark or demonic forces.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.

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Day 08: Jaipur

Enjoy the festival of colors - Holi known as Dulhendi.
Principal ingredients of Holi festival celebration are Abeer and Gulal, in all possible colours. Next comes squirting of coloured water using pichkaris. Coloured water is prepared using Tesu flowers, which are first gathered from the trees, dried in the sun, and then ground up, and later mixed with water to produce orange-yellow coloured water. Another traditional Holi item now rarely seen is a where a red powder enclosed in globes of Lakh, which break instantly and covering the party with the powder.

People of Jaipur play this Holi festival with great zest and joy. Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima or Poranmashi (full moon) in the month of March or April. In fact, the Holi played in the pink city is popularly known as Latham Holi. It is believed that the adorable Gopies had warned Lord Krishna and his friends not to step into the land of Barsana, their village, on Holi. But Lord Krishna did not listen to their 'advice' and entered the village with his friends, for this they were showered with bamboos by the Gopies. That is why Lathmar Holi is celebrated, wherein the womenfolk use bamboo sticks to hit the men. Poor men! It's all a part of the colourful festival celebrations.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.

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Day 09: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Elephant ride at Amer fort in Jaipur
Sightseeing of AMBER FORT PALACE
Later proceed to Agra en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
Reach Agra and check - in at the hotel. Relax.

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Day 10: Agra

Enjoy the city sightseeing tour of Agra.
Visit to Taj Mahal
Agra Fort
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.
Evening: Enjoy the Theatre show on Taj - The timeless beauty. Experience the breathtaking live show presented by performing artisans depicting the era in time
Overnight will be at Agra.

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Day 11: Agra - Sikandra - Delhi

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Later proceed to Delhi en route visit Sikandra.
Drive to Delhi in the afternoon and upon arrival transfer to the International airport for your onward flight taking back HAPPY :) memories.

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COMPASS TOUR INCLUDES:

ACCOMMODATION AT MENTIONED HOTELS,
BUFFET BREAKFASTS AT THE HOTELS,
SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
AC VEHICLE (COACH/CAR) FOR ALL TRANSFERS & SIGHTSEEING AS PER THE ITINERARY,
LOCAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
ASSISTANCE AT STATIONS ON DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL,
ALL MONUMENT ENTRANCES,
INTERNAL AIRFARE IN ECONOMY / COACH CLASS FOR THE SECTOR DELHI - UDAIPUR,
ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES.

TOUR ENDS!!!

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

WELCOME DINNER AT DELHI,
RICKSHAW RIDE AT OLD DELHI,
BOAT RIDE AT LAKE PICHOLA IN UDAIPUR,
ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT IN JAIPUR,
WALKING TOUR OF THE OLD JAIPUR CITY,
TONGA RIDE TO TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA &
KALAKRITI SHOW IN AGRA.