Holi and Hola Mohalla Photo Tour

Overview

Holi is ‘The Festival of Colors’, and people celebrate the festival by smearing each other with paint, and throwing coloured powder to each other. Holi is seen by some as the Hindu festival that is nearest in spirit to St. Valentine’s Day. Holla Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in the month of Phalguna , a day after Holi. Held at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Hola Mohalla was started by the 10^th Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles on the day following the festival of Holi.

Day Wise Plan
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Day 1

Arrive Delhi

On arrival in Delhi you will escorted to hotel. The rest of day is free to relax. Later talk about the program, photo walks and all the amazing things that we will experience. Overnight at Hotel

Day 2

Delhi – Mathura

This morning our Photo tour will start and will drive 3½ hrs to Mathura, The Main base for next four days during Holi celebrations. On arrival check-in at the hotel. After lunch get ready to photography of the most vibrant and striking images as we take you to Barsana to witness the festival of colours – Holi. Later in the evening, we will return to hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 3

Mathura

This day our Photo Tour will take some amazing images of the Holi celebrations in Barsana. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 4

Mathura – Delhi

This day our Photo Tour will take some amazing images of the Holi celebrations in near by villages and temples. In the evening drive back to Delhi. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 5

Delhi-Amritsar

Today our Photo Tour will take you to New Delhi Railway Station to board the train to Amritsar. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening Photography and witness wagah Border ceremony. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Amritsar

This morning in Photo Tour we cover the Prabhat Pheri or the early morning procession at the Golden Temple. Evening walk around streets and Photography. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7

Amritsar – Anandpur Sahib (04 hrs)

This morning Photo Tour will start drive to Anandpur Sahib for very dramatic Holla Mohalla. The Holla Mohalla is a traditional display of bravery and valor that is a must see , wher large number of people gather around ter world. Holla Mohalla is annual Sikh festival held a day after Holi, has the drama, the sweat and the incredible colours that Indian festivals are known for. Overnight at the Tents

Day 8

Anandpur Sahib

This morning our Photo Tour will start early in the morning to witness and capture the various activities that take place during the festival. We will spend the entire day here photographing this colorful and amazing festival.Overnight at the Tents

Day 9

Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh/Delhi

This day we will drive to Chandigarh to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10

Final Departure

After breakfast we will start our sightseeing of old Delhi. Photography of Chandani Chowk, cover the crowds, bazaars /markets, food , The old mansions (Havelis), bazaars, colorful shops, thousands of people, temples, mosques, chaotic yet working traffic . Later after farewell Dinner , Transfer to airport.

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