Holi Travel Guide: Top Destinations Across India For The Festival Of Colours

• Mathura and Vrindavan offer days-long celebrations, including "Phoolon Wali Holi" at Banke Bihari Temple.
• Barsana is famous for "Lathmar Holi," where women playfully strike men with sticks, reenacting Radha and Krishna lore.
• Jaipur's royal Holi features folk music, traditional dances, and organic colours in palace courtyards.
• Udaipur celebrates with a ceremonial bonfire at the City Palace, royal processions, and folk performances.
• Pushkar transforms into an open-air party with music, dancing, and a friendly atmosphere around the sacred lake.
• Varanasi offers intense celebrations on ancient ghats, including the unique "Masan Ki Holi" ritual.
• Anandpur Sahib hosts "Hola Mohalla," a Sikh tradition showcasing martial arts and horse riding instead of colours.
• Shantiniketan's "Basanta Utsav" is an artistic celebration with students in yellow dancing to folk music.