One-day trips to skip the commotion of Holi and enjoy the festival of colours
Holi is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. Tagged as the festival of colours, Holi is one holiday in India where every celebrated with their family and loved ones by throwing different hues of powders on each other called gulaal. The festival is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm, as people eat delicacies and also host parties and engage in consuming a summer drink called
Commemorating the arrival of Spring, Holi celebrates good over evil. Among many others, it is fabled around the story King Hiranyakashipu and his sister Holika, a demon. Where the king wanted to be worshipped as a god but his son, Prahlada, wouldn’t, being a devotee of Vishnu. Due to this, Holika plans to get into the fire with Prahlada so that he can die, since she has the power not to get burned. However, Vishnu has compassion for Prahlada and saves while killing Holika. Therefore, this festival is a celebration of triumph over evil.
On Holi, attending parties and throwing colours has been a tradition of the old. You can always skip the hustle bustle of the city and take a one-day trip to these places to celebrate the festival of colours with your family and loved ones.
Vrindavan
If you’re someone who stays in Delhi or Agra, visiting Vrindavan can be another adventure. In fact, it is one of the most famous Holi destinations. One can take a road trip to the Vrindhavan and celebrate the festival of colours here. From temples to monuments, being in this small city can be a spiritual renewal.
Bhimtal
Bhimtal is also one of the main attractions for a one-day trip. You can take an overnight journey one day previous Holi and celebrate with your loved ones in the backdrop of picturesque scenes.
Neemrana
Neemrana is situated in Rajasthan can be one of the ideal places to visit during Holi. Steering clear form all the commotion, take a one day trip to the Neemrana Fort and enjoy the ancient history that the city offers.
Pushkar
Another town in the state of Rajasthan, Pushkar has many temples and ghats that are from the 18th century. You can always be fascinated by the city’s beauty and its calmness among the commotion of metropolitan cities. However, Pushkar is known for its grand celebration of the festival of colours.
Rishikesh
During Holi, visiting Rishikesh is a treat. The real fever of the festival can be experienced here. Take a day’s trip with your friends to travel to the city in Uttrakhand and play Holi on the foothills of the Himalayas.
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