Holi in Vrindavan — Festival Special

Overview

Step into the most colourful festival on earth with our 5-day Holi Festival Special. Witness the legendary Lathmar Holi at Barsana, where women playfully beat men with sticks in a centuries-old ritual, and the ethereal Phoolon Wali Holi at Banke Bihari Temple, where flower petals rain down on devotees instead of colour. Add to this the joyous street celebrations of Vrindavan and ISKCON, and you have a festival experience unlike any other. This package takes care of hotel stays, AC transport and priority entry arrangements at every key venue, so you can simply soak in the colours, music and devotion.

Complete Itinerary

• Morning
  Pickup from Delhi/NCR — your AC cab departs for Vrindavan (approx. 3–4 hours).
• Afternoon
  Arrival & hotel check-in, followed by lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and time to freshen up.
• Evening
  Evening temple visit — darshan at Banke Bihari Temple and a walk through Vrindavan’s lantern-lit lanes to settle into the festive atmosphere.

• Early Morning
  Breakfast & departure for Barsana, Radha Rani’s birthplace (approx. 45 minutes drive).
• Morning
  Lathmar Holi celebration at Radha Rani Temple with a priority viewing arrangement, where local women playfully strike men with sticks (lathis) as they sing traditional Holi songs.
• Afternoon
  Return to Vrindavan, lunch break (own expense), and rest before the evening’s activities.
• Evening
  Free time to explore local bazaars for traditional Holi colours, sweets and souvenirs.

• Morning
  Breakfast, followed by an early arrival at Banke Bihari Temple to secure a good viewing spot.
• Late Morning
  Phoolon Wali Holi — a mesmerising celebration where thousands of flower petals shower down on devotees instead of coloured powder, with priority entry arrangement included.
• Afternoon
  Lunch break (own expense) and rest at the hotel.
• Evening
  Aarti & leisure time around the temple precinct, with an optional visit to nearby Nidhivan.

• Morning
  Holi celebrations in Vrindavan’s streets — join locals and fellow travellers in colour play, music and dancing across the town’s main lanes.
• Midday
  ISKCON Temple Holi festivities — experience the famous colour celebration at the ISKCON complex, known for its energetic crowds, music and community spirit.
• Afternoon
  Wash-up & rest at the hotel, with hot water available for guests returning from colour play.
• Evening
  Relaxed evening — optional visit to Prem Mandir, beautifully illuminated at night, to end the festival days on a serene note.

• Morning
  Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
• Late Morning
  Shopping time for local handicrafts, peda sweets and religious souvenirs before departure.
• Afternoon
  Drop-off / onward journey — return drive to Delhi/NCR or onward travel as per your plans.

Highlights

What’s Included

Package Pricing — Per Person

Best Time to Visit

Holi in Vrindavan and Barsana typically falls in February–March, with celebrations often spread across a week — Lathmar Holi at Barsana usually takes place a few days before the main Holi date, while the Phoolon Wali Holi at Banke Bihari Temple is held on Ekadashi, just ahead of the main festival. Exact dates shift every year with the lunar calendar, so it’s best to confirm dates at the time of booking. This is by far the busiest period in Braj, so advance planning is essential.

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