INDIA HOLI FESTIVAL AND VARANASI PHOTO TOUR 13 to 20 MAR 2027

General Information

Location:

Delhi-Varanasi-Vrindavan-Agra

Arrival / Departure:

Delhi International Airport / Delhi International Airport

Schedule:

From 13 to 20 March 2027

Duration:

8 days and 7 nights

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Photography Style:

Culture and street photography

Number of Photographers:

10-12 photographers

Health Status:

Good

Leader:

Zay Yar Lin

Itinerary

Day 1: 13 March 2027 — Arrival in Delhi

Arrive Delhi International Airport and check-in to hotel in Delhi.
Night stay at Delhi

Day 2: 14 March 2027 — Delhi to Varanasi

Early morning flight from Delhi to Varanasi. Check in to your pre-booked hotel and settle in.
Afternoon to Evening: Begin your first photo walk in Varanasi exploring the ancient riverside activities along the Ganges. Capture the mystical ambiance and street life around the river. Photograph the iconic Ganga river Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a powerful spiritual experience with lamps, chants, and rituals. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 3: 15 March 2027 — Varanasi

Early Morning (5:00 AM), head to Assi Ghat to photograph the serene morning prayer rituals.
Walk along the riverbank to document the city waking up—yogis, bathers, and boatmen in golden morning light. Visit a traditional Kushti Akhara (Indian wrestling ground) for a rare glimpse into this age-old martial art. Return to hotel for breakfast and rest by 9:00 AM.
Afternoon to Evening: 3:30 PM, begin your evening walk with a visit to Manikarnika Ghat, the sacred cremation site where it is believed that souls attain moksha (liberation). Photograph respectfully from a distance, capturing the intensity and reverence of the rituals. Revisit the evening Ganga Aarti, this time exploring different vantage points for varied photographic perspectives. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 4: 16 March 2027— Vrindavan

Early Morning begin a tranquil boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise. Capture panoramic views of the ghats, temples, and morning rituals from the water—a truly unique perspective of Varanasi’s soul. Return to hotel, freshen up, and check out by 10:00 AM. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi.
Start your journey from Delhi to Vrindavan. Reach Vrindavan hotel by 8.00 PM. Night stay at
Vrindavan.

Day 5: 27th February — Nandgaon Holi

We depart early for Nandgaon temple to capture the riot of colors and tradition. Breakfast should be carried. A full day of shooting will be followed by an evening return. Overnight Vrindavan.

Day 6: 18 March 2027 —Vrindavan

Today morning, we will organise a flower holi concept shoot of “widow holi with flower and colours” exclusively for our tour participants. Evening we will visit Yamuna river ghat river to shoot “evening aarti “.
Night stay at Vrindavan

Day 7: 19 March 2027— Vrindavan-Agra

Check out from hotel after breakfast and travel to Agra ( 2 hours drive ). Check-in to Agra hotel and settle down. Evening photo shoot at surrounding areas of the Taj Mahal.
Night stay at Agra.

Day 8: 20 March 2027 - Agra - Delhi

Early morning 5.00 am enter the Taj Mahal, photograph and experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
After check-out drive to Delhi ( 4 hours ) and drop to Delhi International terminal by 4 -5 pm. End of the trip

***Note: All the mentioned activities may be changed based on your flight time and current conditions.  

Total Cost Per Person

2600 USD (Two Thousand and six hundred US dollars) Twin sharing
350 USD for single room occupancy

What Do We Bring

Equipment
• MDSLR/Mirrorless and tripod
• Wide angle lens with large apature
• Zoom lens 24-70mm
• Zoom tele lens, example 70-200mm
• Drone if you have ( not mendatory, it’s only for Nandgaon Temple Holi )
• Memory card, camera batteries (backup)
• Electric plug, C/F adapter
• Protective plastic bags for camera and lens during Holi festival
• Paper tapes
• Scissor

Clothes
• Light jacket
• Normal wear for dinner and lunch
• 2-3 cheap T-shirts and long pants for shooting in Holi festival ( you can throw away after shooting)

Cash
• The currency of India is INR. We suggest you to exchange your required amount of USD at the Delhi airport before you proceed to the hotel check-in.
• The price for India food is generally resonable. We recommend approx. 200 USD/person for food and drink during the trip

Others:
• – Anti-mosquito spay

Included Cost

• It will cover all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), starting from Day 1( 13.03.27) dinner till Day 8 ( 20.03.27) breakfast.
• 2 domestic flight tickets ( Delhi to Varanasi and return to Delhi )
• Mineral water will be provided throughout the trip
• All local transports in tempo traveller mini bus related with our photo tour
• All Airport pick-up and drop
• All photography related tips
• Holi concept shoot at Vrindavan
• Entry fee to Nandgaon temple for holi festival shoot ( 28 USD per person )
• Taj Mahal entry fee to foreigners ( 15 USD )
• Guide fee and photography service fee.
Kindly Note :
• Mathura and Vrindavan is a spiritual place, only vegetarian meals are available during the tour ( no non-vegetarian food is allowed )
• No alcoholic drink is available
• During holi festival, camera protection is mandatory

Not Included Cost

• International Air tickets.
• Travel insurance.
• Single room.
• Personal spending ( including any additional food items or beverage during meals )
• Entry tickets or camera charges at any site not mentioned in the list, if applicable.
• Anything not mentioned in the “Includes” list.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS INFORMATION

– Checked baggage – 15 kg ( You can buy extra weight if you want to carry more)
– Cabin Baggae – 7kg ( You can buy extra weight if you want to carry more)

VISA

Visa will be required depending on your nationalities. Please seek visa information to your local INDIA Embassy.

PAYMENT

Within 2 working days of booking, you will be contacted to confirm your booking; with a request to deposit 50% of the cost (1,000 USD )through direct bank transfer.

The rest of payment to be settled through via bank payment at least one month before the tour starts.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Account Name:

:

Zay Yar Lin

Bank Name:

:

BANGKOK BANK

Account Number:

:

133 5 551261

Swift Code:

:

BKKBTHBK

Bank Address:

:

333 Silom Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500 Thailand.

Cancellation INFORMATION

Cancellation of service before departure
You have to give 90 days’ notice before the beginning date of the tour and you will be refunded your full deposit payment minus transaction charges.
75 days or more: 75% refund
60 days or more: 50% refund
Less than 60 days: no refund

Cancellation of service in case of force majeure
In case of force majeure such as natural disasters, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, wars, terrorism, epidemics. In order to ensure the safety of the trip, we reserve the right to unilaterally cancel the committed service. We will refund 100% of the tour cost that the customer has paid. We will not be responsible for related costs (e.g. travel expenses, airfare…).

Tour Leader Profile

Mr. Zay Yar Lin

My pursuit involves seeking the perfect moment and harnessing the interplay of light to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As a photographer, my goal is to bear witness to significant moments and chronicle human stories. I firmly believe in the power of photography to capture compelling visual narratives, inspiring positive change in our world. I hold a lifetime membership with the Myanmar Photographic Society and have been honored as the Best Photographer of the Year in Myanmar on two occasions.

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