March 17-24, 2024
Portrait Photography
• 8 Days
• Only 4 - 8 Guests
• Photographer | Guide
• Local Guides & Fixers
• 4 & 5-Star Hotels
• Breakfasts
• 5 Meals
• Train to Agra
• Airport Transfers
• Local Transportation
• Entry Fees
Add-on Available
HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS
Vrindavan, Barsana, Agra & Delhi
RAJASTHAN
VARANASI
GUJARAT
STREETS OF INDIA
HOLI
KERALA
Holi – The Magical Festival of Colors.
India is well-known for overloading the senses. The tastes, sounds, smells, crowds and sights are everywhere you turn. Our 8-day Holi Festival of Colors Photo Tour and Cultural Adventure is all about overwhelming your senses, and overwhelmed you will be. We begin in Delhi and then immerse ourselves in 4 days of Holi celebrations in two of the most important Holi cities, Vrindavan and Barsana. We will also visit the iconic Taj Mahal during this trip.
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival which celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. This joyous festival is known around the world for the colored powders that revelers throw on each other, leaving festival-goers coated in color by the end of the day. Holi is one of the biggest Indian festivals celebrated, and has a special place in Indian culture. People from around the world visit India just to be a part of this mesmerizing festival. Holi in Vrindavan is especially famous because of its unique celebration. Famous for being the land of Lord Krishna, the region of Braj attracts pilgrims from all over India, and the world during Holi due to its special cultures and traditions.
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity, so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. We cannot think of a better country to express your creativity than India.
Holi is a traditional Hindu festival which celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. This joyous festival is known around the world for the colored powders that revelers throw on each other, leaving festival-goers coated in color by the end of the day. Holi is one of the biggest Indian festivals celebrated, and has a special place in Indian culture. People from around the world visit India just to be a part of this mesmerizing festival. Holi in Vrindavan is especially famous because of its unique celebration. Famous for being the land of Lord Krishna, the region of Braj attracts pilgrims from all over India, and the world during Holi due to its special cultures and traditions.
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity, so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, utilize and approach your environment, photograph people indigenous to the region and the cultural considerations and challenges of photographing in a foreign country. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas and great fun. We cannot think of a better country to express your creativity than India.
Group Size
4 – 8 Guests
Experience | Difficulty
- Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
- DSLR or mirrorless camera
- Active and adventurous schedule
- Travel by private vehicle and train
- Minimal elevation changes and lots of walking
Weather | Sun
March – Temps 91/61 F | 33/16 C Sunrise 6:47 | Sunset 6:47 (18:47)
Includes
- 8 Days
- Travel, street and portrait photography
- Professional photographer | guide
- Local Guides and Fixers
- Photo walks & discussions
- Small group size (4 – 8 guests)
- 4 & 5-star accommodations
- Breakfasts
- 5 Meals
- Airport transfers
- Local transportation – Modern A/C car
- Entry fees
Travel Information
Arrival & Departure Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, India (DEL)
Our adventure begins at 3 PM on the first day and ends in the morning on the last day.
Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality. Go to Visa Map to find out.
Accommodations
Delhi – The Imperial or similar
Vrindavan – Nidhivan Sarovar Portico, or similar
Helpful Links
> The Imperial Hotel New Delhi – by Michael Chinnici
> Indian Women and their Love Affair with the Saree – by Renu Choudhary
> 6 Amazing India Photo Adventures – by Michael Chinnici
> Taj Mahal Photo Tips – by Ian Robert Knight
> 7 Must-See Festivals in 2020 – By Erika Suban
Holi Festival Prices & Dates
Holi Festival & Varanasi Prices & Dates
Photographer Leader
Lopamudra Talukdar
March 17-24/28, 2024
Photographer Leader
Michael Chinnici
March 17-24, 2024
*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.
ITINERARY
HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS 8 DAYS
Day 1 | Delhi
We meet at our hotel in Delhi in the mid afternoon, where we will have group introductions and discuss the days ahead. We will talk about our individual photographic styles, preferred subjects, techniques and level of experience. We will also talk about what to expect over the coming days, and how to achieve our photographic goals.
In the evening we enjoy our Welcome Dinner at one of Delhi’s finest restaurants, where we can sample various dishes that India is renowned for. (D)
Day 2 | Delhi - Vrindavan
Day 3 | Vrindavan - Barsana - Vrindavan
Day 4 | Vrindavan - Agra - Vrindavan
Day 5 | Vrindavan - Nandgaon - Vrindavan
Day 6 | Vrindavan - Banke Bihari Temple
Day 7 | Vrindavan - Delhi
Day 8 | Delhi
This morning we return to Delhi to bid you farewell, unless you are continuing on to the holy city of Varanasi for our 5-day extension. Varanasi marks the end of our 11 straight weeks of Photo Workshop Adventures in India. (B)
Add our 5-Day “Varanasi Photo Adventure” after Holi Festival of Colors for 12 amazing days of culture and photography.
And then add our 4-Day “Dubai Photo Adventure” after Holi Festival of Colors & Varanasi for 16 amazing days of culture and photography.
(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (E) Excursion
May all who come as guests... leave as friends®
OPTIONS AND BENEFITS
Pricing
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in boutique hotels in the 4-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels which offer cultural, historic and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. Breakfast is included only if included in our room rates.
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