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Holi

A spring festival of colour, water fights & mischief

In a colorful country like India, it should come as no surprise that we have a festival dedicated to color and merriment. The festival of Holi celebrates the arrival of the spring season with powdered color, water balloons, and mischief – deriving from the tradition of Lord Krishna, an impious avatar of the sustainer in Indian mythology, and his childhood friend, Radha. While the festival is celebrated across the country, north India’s revelry is the most colorful and playful, with Jaipur’s Cultural Festival being one of the highlights. Walk through the old city of Jaipur, as you watch a succession of bonfires, listen to local legends of the festival, followed by a regal dining experience at one of Jaipur’s many heritage hotels!

Activities from the Destination

Places of interest to weave into your itinerary

Anokhi Museum

Trace the legacy of blockprinted textiles
Block-printing workshop

The art that inspired the printing press
Discourse: Mandawa Art

Retrace the artsy legacy of the Mandawa royal dynasty
Diwali

A festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness
Home cooking experience

Partake a homely cooking lesson & meal
Homecooking at Dera Mandawa

Learn of Rajasthan's scrumptious culinary legacy
Hot Air Balloon Ride

Up, up and awaaaay!
Jaipur Literature Festival

The world's largest free literary event

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