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Holi Festival and India's Golden Triangle

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Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil and there are several legends that explain the origin of Holi. The most popular legend is The Legend of Holic. The legend takes its name from the evil ruler's sister, Hiranyakashipu. He considered himself a god and demanded worship from absolutely everyone. But his heir, son Prahlad, became a devotee of Vishnu. Then Holika, endowed with the ability to walk through the fire unharmed by hook or by crook, persuaded Prahlad to go up to the fire in the name of his god. Prahlad began singing Vishnu's hymns and remained unharmed. Holika, on the other hand, is dead. This legend has become a symbol of the victory of good over evil. The main thing about the Holi festival is colors. The festival lasts for three days. On the first day, the enemies of the gods, the Holiki, burn a scarecrow, and the second and third days are days of wild fun, and this is where the colors begin. Everyone pours colored water on each other and throws colored powders. Gradually, everything and everyone becomes painted in bright colors, with explosions of colored powder and splashes everywhere. Nowadays, Holi is celebrated in America, Europe and even in Russia!!!

Organized by: travel-expert Ali A
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Program

Day 1. Delhi
  • Meet you at Delhi Airport

  • Traditional greeting with a garland of flowers

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Small vacation

  • Delhi City Tour

The

20 million metropolis is divided into a new city and an old city. The most important administrative buildings are concentrated in New Delhi. Most of the local nobility live here, and in old Delhi, life is bustling according to the laws of multi-million dollar jungles and medieval exoticism. Narrow streets, low houses, and very close by are modern skyscrapers and wide avenues. Delhi is truly a city of contrasts

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New Delhi

Birli Temple: Lakshmi Narayan Mandir A Hindu temple also known as Birla Mandir. The temple was built in honor of Lakshmi and Narayana, the goddess of happiness and abundance, who is one of the incarnations of the god Vishnu

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Lotus Temple: The Lotus Temple is the main Baha'i temple in India and neighboring countries, built in 1986. It is located in New Delhi

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Akshardham Temple: Located in Delhi, the Akshardham temple complex is the largest Hindu temple in the world. The Akshardham Temple was included in the Guinness Book of Records

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Agrasen Ki Baoli (Water Tank): Baoli are stepped wells that look more like pools. They collect upper groundwater and rainwater, which is then used all year round for drinking, bathing, washing, watering and

other household needs.

Lodhi Garden: Lodhi Garden is a city park in Delhi. The park contains the tomb of Muhammad Shah, Sikander Lodi, Shish Gumbad, and Bara Gumbad, examples of 15th-century architecture when Delhi was ruled by the Pashtun dynasties of Sayyid and

Lodi.

Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Indian set meal at one of New Delhi's best restaurants.

India Gate: India Gate, originally called the All India War Memorial.

President's House: The official residence of the President of India in New Delhi. Construction of the complex began in the 1910s, designed by renowned British architect Edwin Lutyens, and continued intermittently until 1929, although minor improvements continued until 1930

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  • Back to the hotel

  • Overnight in Delhi

Day 2. Old Delhi-Jaipur

Old Delhi

Jami Mosque: The Jami Mosque was built by order of the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, which is one of the largest mosques in India.

Chandni Chowk: The Chandni Chowk district was designed by Emperor Shah Jahan's eldest daughter to attract traders from different countries. Her name was Jahanara

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Red Fort: One of the most outstanding architectural structures in Indian culture. The construction of the Red Fort in Delhi was completed in 1648. This huge and at the same time beautiful building was intended for the residence of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. After the colonization of India, the fortress was occupied by an English garrison until 1947. Special attention was paid to the beauty of the building. Many palaces, pavilions, swimming pools, and green spaces were located inside, which generally still make an impression today. (we'll see from the street)

Sikh Temple: The temple is called Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib which is one of the main Sikh temples in Delhi. It was built in 1783 to mark the martyrdom of the ninth Guru of Sikh religions, whose name was Guru Teg Bahadur

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  • Transfer to Jaipur The

  • journey takes 4 hours+ stay

  • Lunch on the way to Jaipur

  • Arriving

  • in Jaipur

    Hotel

    accommodation Small vacation

Visit to an astrologer: Jaipur is famous for its astrology, and astronomy is the oldest profession in Jaipur, thanks to which the city is home to the very first observatory. (Optional)

Dinner: We'll have dinner accompanied by folk music and open-air dancing at a local restaurant.

  • Back to the hotel

  • Overnight in Jaipur

Day 3. Jaipur-Agra

Jaipur, the pink city and capital of Rajasthan, is divided into nine rectangular sectors in accordance with the canons of ancient Indian architecture. Most of the sights are concentrated within the city walls, home to one of India's busiest markets and many craft shops

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Amer Fort: With its large fortified walls with a number of gates and paved paths. The fort overlooks Lake Maota

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Elephant ride: We will climb the hill on an elephant just as Maharaja Jaipur used to climb.

Jal Mahal: The second name of this palace is the water palace, which is located in the center of Lake Sagar.

Hawa Mahal: Also called the Wind Palace, the palace was built in 1799 by Maharaja sawai pratap singh.

Jantar Mantar: This is an observatory. The main purpose of its construction is to compile astronomical maps and tables, determine the time and movement of the sun, moon and planets.

City Palace: Jaipur City Palace is an amazing palace complex in one of Pink City's oldest neighborhoods.

Lunch: Traditional Indian set meal at a local restaurant.

Monkey Temple: 10 km from Jaipur, the Galta Monastery and Pilgrimage Center are located in a picturesque mountain location.

  • Transfer to Agra The

  • journey takes 4 hours+ arrival in Agra

  • Accommodation

  • at the hotel Overnight

  • in Agra

Day 4. Agra

Agra is a city in northern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. From 1528 to 1658 it was the capital of the Mughal Empire. Today it is one of the largest tourist centers in India, thanks to the buildings of the Mughal Empire and, in particular, the Taj Mahal. Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River

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  • In Agra, you will receive a set of traditional white clothes for Holi to play in these clothes and you won't mind staining them with colors.

Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a grand temple built in memory of his wife by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor. It is a masterpiece of Muslim art and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I will tell you interesting legends about its construction and real facts about the construction

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Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a medieval fortress that was built in the 16th century on the site of the dilapidated Fort Badalgar by order of the third Mughal Emperor Akbar. The fort consists of red sandstone from Rajasthan. In the fort, you will see the Jahangir Palace, the Summer Palace, the Bedroom of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal, the Mussamman Burj, the Mirror Palace, the Black Onyx Troon, the Audience Hall, the Pearl Mosque and many other interesting palaces and halls

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Jewelry workshop: After visiting the Taj Mahal, we will go to the most famous jewelry workshop where we will be greeted with paints and treated to fruits, Indian traditional snacks (pakora) and traditional drinks. Here we will see a peacock throne that was made by order of Emperor Shah Jahan, which is handmade with gold, silver, and silk threads, and also decorated with trembling stones. Then we will be shown all the precious and semi-precious stones that the Mughals preferred for jewelry to please their wives. And now you have a large selection of handmade jewelry to buy

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Inlay workshop: The Taj Mahal consists of white marble that is encrusted with semi-precious stones and this work is called inlay. Inlay is one of the most important arts in Agra and this art is still handmade by the descendants of those artists who have been working at the Taj Mahal for 22 years. You will have a large selection of marble inlaid large and small products that are all functional and you can use them

by everyone in the house.

Traditional Indian lunch: After your visit to Agra Fort, you will enjoy a delicious Indian lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Back to Delhi The

  • journey takes 3 hours+ stop

  • Transfer to the airport

Exertion Level
Low
Peaceful rest, minimum number of movements. Private vehicle is the main form of transportation.

Conditions

Included
  • Meeting at Delhi Airport
  • Traditional greeting with a garland of flowers
  • Accommodation in 3-4 hotels with breakfast in a double room
  • 4 traditional set meals
  • 1 traditional set meal
  • Entrance tickets to monuments
  • Elephant ride
  • Comfortable car with air conditioning and bottled water
  • All road sections, taxes, parking lots, and gasoline
  • All transfers from one city to another
  • Guide services
  • Driver services
  • Transfer to the airport at the end of the tour
Not included
  • Airline tickets
  • Visa
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Any additional program

Allocation

Sarovar, Hotel 5*, Hotels 4*
Comfort
Upscale
Consists of establishments that provide high levels of service and amenities.

Accommodation

Double

Important information

Tour preparation
  • Bring seasonal clothes, comfortable shoes, money, and cards

Guest requirements
  • A minimum of 2 participants are required for the tour to take place

Visa
An e-visa can be obtained within 4 days.
Covid-19
India has removed all restrictions.
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