- By Bornika Das
- Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Best Holi Getaways In India: Holi, the festival of colours will be observed on March 14, 2025. Considered India’s most vibrant festival, Holi is celebrated with great fervour and pomp. The festival marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. People play holi with gulal, colours, water and balloons. People celebrate Holi by spending time with their family, offering prayers, attending holi parties around the city and travelling to nearby getaways. Holi 2025 has fallen on a Friday, giving corporate employees a long weekend to make short trips to their much-awaited destinations.
Holi 2025 is offering a long weekend to the office-goers, providing the opportunity to visit a getaway to a nearby place. People love visiting opulent palaces, serene beaches, snowy mountains and spiritual retreats. India offers a plethora of such places that will help you to unwind your senses and create unforgettable memories within a few days. Here’s a list of best five travel getaways you can enjoy in the long weekend of Holi 2025.
Best Places To Visit During Long Weekend Of Holi
Mathura and Vrindavan
These two holy cities in Uttar Pradesh are known for their biggest and euphoric Holi celebrations. Being the birthplace of Lord Krishna, these cities come alive with vibrant colours, music and dance during the Holi festival. The festival happens for several days, followed by Phoolon Ki Holi in Vrindavan, where devotees shower each other with flowers. Visiting Mathura and Vrindavan during Holi will offer you a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Jaipur
During Holi, this city in Rajasthan gets painted with colour and energy, offering a unique blend of traditional celebrations and modern parties. Visitors can witness the Holika Dahan bonfire the night before Holi and then enjoy the next day as the main festival. People throw gulal and water at each other and also enjoy cultural performances at the City Palace.
Indoor
Unwind yourself by visiting Indoor in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate Holi in vibrant and unique way. Indoor organises the Rang Panchami festival, which takes place for five days after the main Holi celebrations. Visitors enjoy themselves by playing colours, taking part in music and dance, thus creating joyous moments.
People Play With Colours To Celebrate Holi (Image Credits: Canva)
Sangla
Visiting Sangla in Himachal Pradesh during Holi will offer a unique and vibrant experience by blending the traditional festival of colours with the rich cultural heritage of the Kinnauri people. Sangla’s holi is celebrated more on a serene note by immersing in cultural programs. It is a part of the four-day Faguli festival that marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. People indulge themselves in traditional dances and music as well as use dry colours and snow to create a mesmerising experience against the backdrop of the Himalayas.
Shantiniketan
Shantiniketan in West Bengal is known for its Basanta Utsav, a festival that combines traditional Holi colours and the cultural richness of the region. Students and faculty at Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore participate in Holi processions and music and dance performances. People perform Rabindra Sangeet, creating a cultural vibe altogether.
