Holi Festival in Vrindavan and Taj Mahal from New Delhi

Throw colors in the temples of Lord Krishna, then stand before the Taj Mahal at dawn.

This full-day tour from New Delhi combines Holi celebrations in Vrindavan (the spiritual heart of Lord Krishna worship) with sunrise at the Taj Mahal in Agra. You'll spend four hours immersed in the festival's colors and music at temples like ISKCON and Prem Mandir, then drive to Agra to see one of the world's seven wonders before heading back. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, breakfast and lunch, skip-the-line entry to the Taj Mahal, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full 16-hour day. Taj Mahal is closed Fridays. On March 14th, viewing is from outside only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Holi Festival and Taj Mahal visit

• Meet representative at 4:30 AM
• Drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Arrive Agra at 7:30 AM
• Visit Taj Mahal and enjoy sunrise
• Have breakfast at five-star hotel
• Explore local art and crafts
• Drive towards Vrindavan
• See Agra Fort from outside
• Arrive Vrindavan at 1:00 PM
• Visit temples and Holi celebration points
• Celebrate Holi festival with colors and music
• Drive back to New Delhi in the evening
• Arrive at hotel or airport by 7:30 PM

The experience

You're picked up from your New Delhi hotel or airport at 4:30 AM and driven three hours to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway in a private air-conditioned car. By 7:30 AM, your guide meets you at the Taj Mahal, and you watch the sunrise over the monument while the guide explains its history. After exploring the grounds, you have breakfast at a five-star hotel and can browse local art and crafts if you want. The drive to Vrindavan takes about two hours and passes Agra Fort, visible from the road.

By 1 PM, you're in Vrindavan during Holi: the festival of colors. You visit temples including ISKCON, Banke Bihari, and Prem Mandir, where you spend roughly four hours throwing colored powder, greeting locals, and soaking in the music and celebration. This is the core of the experience: the streets and temple courtyards are alive with color, and you have time to move through the festival at your own pace rather than rushing between stops.

At 5:30 PM, you begin the two-hour drive back to New Delhi, arriving around 7:30 PM. Lunch is provided during the day at a five-star hotel. The tour is led by a live guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages. You can choose between an all-inclusive option or one with transport and guide only, depending on whether you want meals bundled in.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in New Delhi.
• air-conditioned private vehicle for the full day.
• professional live guide in your choice of language.
• Taj Mahal entrance fee with skip-the-line access.
• breakfast at a five-star hotel in Agra.
• lunch at a five-star hotel (all-inclusive option only).
• bottled water throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

All-Inclusive TourUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 7 languages · Available from 21 Mar 2027This is an all-inclusive tour option that covers every service listed in the inclusions. Pickup is included.

A tour that comes with transport and a guide.Up to 5 per booking · Guide in 7 languages · Available from 21 Mar 2027This tour option covers a water bottle, all taxes and fees, a driver/guide, and hotel or airport pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 16h, from US$ 150 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 21 Mar 2027

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AgesAdult (16 to 70 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Padma Holidays

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want meals handled and one less decision during a long day. Choose transport and guide only if you prefer to eat where and when you want. Either way, the early 4:30 AM start is what makes both the Taj Mahal sunrise and four hours in Vrindavan's Holi celebration fit into a single day without rushing through either one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Holi and how is it celebrated in Vrindavan?

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, celebrated by throwing colored powder and water, singing, and greeting friends and strangers. In Vrindavan, the spiritual center of Lord Krishna worship, the festival fills temple courtyards and streets with music and color. On this tour, you participate in the celebration at major temples like ISKCON and Prem Mandir for about four hours, joining both pilgrims and tourists in the festival atmosphere.

Will I actually get to see the Taj Mahal, or just pass by it?

You enter the Taj Mahal grounds with skip-the-line access and spend time exploring it with your guide, who explains its history. You arrive around 7:30 AM to experience the sunrise view. The only exception is Fridays, when the monument is closed to visitors. On March 14th specifically, you can see it from outside only.

How long is the drive from New Delhi, and what's included for meals?

The total journey is 16 hours door-to-door, with a three-hour drive to Agra, a two-hour drive to Vrindavan, and a two-hour return to New Delhi. Breakfast is served at a five-star hotel in Agra after the Taj Mahal visit. Lunch is included in the all-inclusive option. If you choose transport and guide only, lunch is not provided.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour involves sitting in a car for several hours and walking through temples and streets during the Holi celebration. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant. The minimum age is 16, and it's suitable for all other fitness levels.

What should I bring for Holi celebrations?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting stained with colored powder, as Holi involves throwing colors. Bring a camera for photos, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes. The tour provides bottled water throughout the day.