Pre Holi Tour 2026
Places and Destinations (04 Days and 3 Nights)
Varanasi – Ganga Aarti, Holi Celebration, Dhake Stupa, Sarnath Temple and Sarnath Museum, Boat Ride at Ganges, Ghats, Cremation Cremation place and Temples, Kashi Vishwanath Temple
04 Days Program with departures and accommodation
Itinerary
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Day 1
Mon
Delhi (Capital City of India) | 2nd Mar 2026, Monday
• Arrival in Delhi (Self-Booked Airline)
• Welcome to Incredible India with traditional garland and welcome drink.
• Meeting and assistance on arrival
• Check-in at the hotel
• Overnight in Delhi
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Day 2
Tue
Delhi - Varanasi | 3rd Mar 2026, Tuesday
• After breakfast checkout and transfer to Delhi airport to board flight to Varanasi.
• Drive to hotel check in and relax.
• Witness of Evening Aarti (lighting ceremony) at Ganges.
• Overnight in Varanasi. Meal B.
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th
century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims
who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the
city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the
“Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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Day 3
Wed
Delhi - Varanasi | 4th Mar 2026, Wednesday
• After breakfast, Holi Celebration (Play Holi with Organic Colors, Special Cooling Drink (Thandai) and try some special
sweets prepared during this festive season. Holi the festival of Colors, Fun and Frolic rejuvenates the social framework
of harmony and togetherness without any discrimination.
• Explore Sarnath, 13 kilometers away from Varanasi, significant to Buddhist pilgrimage- Buddha gave his First
Sermon (Dhamek Stupa). Visit Sarnath Temple, Sarnath Museum
• Overnight in Varanasi. Meal B.
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Day 4
Thu
Delhi - Varanasi | 5th Mar 2026, Thursday
• Private Boat Ride at Ganges River is a wonderful experience watching Ghats,
Cremation place and Temples, pay a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
• Back to hotel for breakfast and later transfer to Varanasi airport to board afternoon to Delhi.
• Overnight in Delhi. Meal B.
Package Includes – Complete Tour Service from Airport to Airport, Transportation, Accommodation in 5* Hotels , Excursions, Meals as mentioned below
- Accommodation on Twin / single Sharing as per registration at all Destinations in one private room at excellent quality combinations of hotels for comfortable stay with safety and private facilities.
- Meeting and Assistance at the airport.
- Breakfast is provided every day at the hotel.
- Private air-conditioned transportation with personal chauffeur with fuel from Arrival to Departure in SUV for comfortable transfers and drives.
- 23 kg check-in luggage & 7 Kg hand baggage (Domestic Flight)
- Airline seat preferences
- 1 Domestic Economy flight from Delhi – Varanasi (per person)
- 1 Domestic Economy flight from Varanasi – Delhi (per person)
- Evening Aarti (lighting ceremony) at Ganges.
- Holi Celebration
- Explore Sarnath : Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Temple and Sarnath Museum.
- Private Boat Ride at Ganges River watching Ghats, Cremation place and Temples, pay a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- Monuments and Historical Sites Entrance Fees as per itinerary.
- Service of Snacks/Cold Bottled Mineral Water during tour.
- English Speaking Tour Director throughout tour.
- Professional government approved English speaking guide at all Historical Monuments.
- Current government GST, hotel, road, toll, and interstate taxes.
Additional Requests
- Dietary restrictions
- Special occasions to be celebrated
Package does not Includes
- International Air tickets and any visa fees | Any Canter Safaris in Ranthambore
- Any meals not mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, insurances, and visa fees
- Camera fees, excess baggage, emergency, medical cost
- Tips to drivers, guides, escort, and hotel staff | Any services not mentioned above
Hotels:
| City |
Hotels |
| Delhi |
Andaz by Hyatt or Similar ( both visit ) |
| Varanasi |
Taj Ganges or Similar |
Tour Cost:
Early bird | Sep 1st, 2025
| 5* Land Package |
Twin Sharing -
US$1150 Per Person |
| Single in a room - US$1555 Per Person |
*Cost is based on minimum 02 pax travelling together.
Booking Conditions
- Prices are in USD. All prices inclusive of taxes.
- Rupees exchange rate USD 1 = 83.00 rupees appx. Exchange rates may vary at the time of booking/payment.
- No bookings have been made and confirmations are subject to availability at the time of request.
- Cost is based on minimum Solo Traveler in a private room / 2 pax on twin sharing in a double room .
- Supplement room cost @ Delhi is extra and not included in package price.
- Supplement US$ 200 would levy after levy after Sep 1st , 2025
- Booking amount 50% upon registration with balance payable 60 days prior to arrival.
- Hotel Standard Check in at 2 Pm , Check out at 12pm .
Cancellations and Refunds for this Package
Following are the cancellation fees per person per arrangement that will apply on tour cost
- All registration cancellations are subject to a $500 non-refundable service fee, plus
- Less than 150 days 15%
- Less than 120 days 40%
- Less than 61 days 50%
- Less than 45 days 80%
- Less than 15 days 100%
Delivery of Documents:
Travel documents will be handover upon arrival in India. We will send documents to you via email.
Passport, Visa and Health Requirements:
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport and Indian visa. The cost of obtaining your passport and visa are
not included in the tour price. Cal India Tours will assist tour members to obtain their visa, by forwarding
electronic visa link.
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