Holi Festival Of Colors Holiday - 9 Days
Join us for a memorable and fun trip, and experience one of the most exotic
and spectacular colorful holiday celebrations in the world:
HOLI !
Play and laugh, chase and throw colors, sing and dance, and enjoy the party!
The Hindu Festival of Colors – Holi – is a festival celebrated each year in Nepal and India, to mark the beginning of the spring. It usually takes place in March, sometimes at the end of February.
Holi is also called Fagu Purnima (Nepali word for Full Moon). Holi is celebrated on the last full moon day of the Nepali month of Falguna. During Holi, people go wild in the streets and throw colored water and powders at each other. Eventually, everyone in the streets gets a splash of colors.
Holi celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is believed that Hiranyakashipu, an evil king, forbade his son Prahlad from worshipping Vishnu, but Prahlad continued to offer prayers to the God Vishnu. Angry with his son, Hiranyakashipu challenged Prahlad to sit on a pyre with his wicked aunt Holika who was believed to be immune to fire. Prahlad accepted the challenge and prayed to Vishnu to keep him safe. When the fire started, everyone watched with amazement as Holika was burnt to death, while Prahlad survived without a scar. The burning of Holika is celebrated as Holi.
Holi bridges social gaps and brings people together: employees and employers, men and women, rich and poor, young and old. A popular saying heard during Holi is “Bura na mano, Holi hai” (Don't feel offended, it's Holi).
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02. CULTURAL TOUR IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit:
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03. CULTURAL TOUR IN BHAKTAPUR
After breakfast, we will take you on a cultural tour in Bhaktapur. The ancient Newari town is renowned for its fine religious architecture and its traditional handicrafts. Among other places, we will visit the 55 Window Palace, the Golden Gate, and the Five Storeys Temple (Nyatapola Temple).
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 04. HOLI FESTIVAL
Today is the highlight of your holiday. Get ready to play with an array of hues in the local streets. Smear and splash colors while wishing "Happy Holi!" and enjoy the celebration of the Festival of Colors. Immerse yourself completely in this great cultural celebration.
Tips:
- Put body lotion on you before you go outside. It will make it easier to wash out the colors later.
- Leave your valuable items, like smart phones and expensive cameras, at your hotel or put them in a waterproof bag.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 05. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK: JEEP SAFARI | THARU CULTURE DANCE SHOW
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 08. NAMO BUDDHA DAY HIKE
After breakfast, we will drive to Dhulikhel. We will hike to Namo Buddha and enjoy the breathtaking views of the valley. This hike is considered as the best and one of the easiest day hikes near Kathmandu. Climb the stairs of Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.
In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you will also enjoy a Nepali Cultural dance show.
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 09. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled trip, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. If you have time and would like to extend your stay in Nepal, we would be happy to offer our recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (private vehicle).
- Experienced and government licensed English-speaking guide.
- All ground transportation (private vehicle).
- Entrance fees.
- National Park entrance fees.
- Special outfit for Holi and colors.
- Accommodation (8 Nights): 6 Nights in Kathmandu and 2 Nights in Chitwan.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- Sightseeing tours and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sim Card.
- First aid kits.
- Farewell dinner.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Tips for guides, driver & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (6 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Chitwan (2 nights): Carefully selected Jungle Resort.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast.
- Day 3: Breakfast.
- Day 4: Breakfast.
- Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 7: Breakfast.
- Day 8: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 9: Breakfast.
