INDIA HOLI FESTIVAL AND VARANASI PHOTO TOUR FEB 23 to MAR 02, 2026

General Information

Location:

Delhi-Agra-Vrindavan-Varanasi

Arrival / Departure:

Delhi Airport / Varanasi Airport

Schedule:

From 23 Feb to 02 March 2026

Duration:

8 days and 7 nights

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Photography Style:

Culture and street photography

Number of Photographers:

8 to 10 photographers

Health Status:

Good

Leader:

Zay Yar Lin

Itinerary

Day 1: 23rd February — Arrival in Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport by 2:00 PM. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. The evening is free to rest and unwind after your journey.
Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2: 24th February — Delhi to Agra

We begin our day early, around 6:00–6:15 AM, with an immersive street photography walk in Delhi. Returning to the hotel by 9:30–10:00 AM, you’ll have time to enjoy breakfast and freshen up.
Post check-out, we’ll explore the architectural marvels of Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. En route, we break for lunch and continue our journey to Agra.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 3: 25th February — Agra to Vrindavan

At dawn, we photograph the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal. After breakfast and check-out, we explore a few more sites in Agra. Lunch will be en route as we proceed to Vrindavan.
Overnight in Vrindavan.
Day 4: 26th February — Barsana Holi

An early start for the Barsana Holi celebrations. It is advisable to pack your breakfast as we’ll spend the day immersed in this vibrant and spirited festival at the Barsana temple.
We’ll try to stop for a meal on the way back.
Overnight in 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: 28th February — (Vrindavan to Varanasi) Ganga Aarti, Varanasi and if time permits natural street photos or photography in Ganga Ghats.

On that day, after breakfast we will move to Delhi airport for our flight for Varanasi. Upon reaching the Varanasi hotel, you may take some rest and have lunch. By 4:00 PM, we shall step out to capture some candid street and natural moments around the Ganga Ghats. By 5:30 PM, we must reach Dashashwamedh Ghat to secure a spot for photographing the Ganga Aarti during the evening. After that, we’ll return to the hotel for rest.
Day 7: 1st March — Varanasi Streets & Life

Begin the day with early morning street photography. Return by 9:00 AM for breakfast and a short break. By 11:00 AM, we head out again to capture the soul of the city through our lenses until evening, with a lunch break in between.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 8: 2nd March — Farewell from the Ghats

We begin early with a serene Ganga Aarti shoot at Assi Ghat, followed by some final street captures. By 9:30 AM, we return to the hotel, have breakfast, freshen up, and check out. Transfer to the airport and trip ends.

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

Total Cost Per Person

2400 USD (Two Thousand and four 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

• Accommodation in 3 to 4-star category hotels.

• AC Deluxe rooms on twin-sharing basis, inclusive of breakfast.

• Luxury bus service for both (6+1) and (8+1) groups covering Delhi, Agra, Vrindavan, as well as pick-up and drop from Delhi airport. In case the number of participants exceeds this, a larger luxury vehicle will need to be arranged, which may result in additional costs.

• Domestic flight ticket from Delhi – Varanasi

• Shooting arrangements in Varanasi on 1st March:
•  - An early morning boat ride accompanied by one or two sadhus.
•  - For street photography, 2–3 sadhus will be present with us at various locations.
•  - We will also try to arrange a child dressed as Lord Shiva roaming the ghats, enhancing our photographic opportunities.
•  - Portrait sessions with select sadhus may also be organized.

• Local transportation in Varanasi (auto/rickshaw) to reach specific shoot locations.

• 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

Not Included Cost

• International Air tickets.
• Travel insurance.
• Meals, drinks.
• Single room.
• Personal spending.
• Entry tickets or camera charges at any site, if applicable.
• Temple entry fee to shoot holi festival in Nandgaon. Usually temple charges 1500-2000 INR (around 20$-25$) during Holi festival to give permission for the shoot.
• Other entry fees at Agra
• 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 direct payment to me when 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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