Photography trip Holi Color North India

Rajasthan, Northern India, colorful in many ways; authentic, pure, festivals, culture and wildlife. The diversity and character that Rajasthan has to offer make this part of India so special. You will experience this during the colorful photography tour throughout the northern part of India. Follow us to India and get carried away by this magical world.

What will you be capturing during this 12-day tour? A small selection of highlights:
A small selection of highlights:

• Authentic Varanasi, a taste of pure India

• Taj Mahal, one of the seven world wonders

• Jaipur, the pink city with many highlights, such as the water palace and the palace of winds

• Characteristic people who have life experience engraved on their faces

• A journey back in time to a world you could never imagine, Rajasthan is unique

• The famous Holi Color Festival

• Culture and cultural rituals

There’s a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 participants.

Date 12 days phototrip: March 19th until March 30th, 2027

Photography trip Rajasthan Northern India: 12-day package
Total price per participant € 2989,- 
Extra charge for a single room: € 485 p.p.

Heavyness of the trip

• ***** this trip is suitable for everyone with normal health

Extra personal cost:

• Depending on your spending pattern, you can count on 30 euros a day

Included:

• All hotels as mentioned, shared room
• Breakfast in all hotels
• Transport with chauffeur in a van with A/C
• Transport by train
• English speaking local tour guide
• Boat trips in Varanasi
• Entrance fees Taj Mahal and Amber Fortress
• Assistance upon arrival and leave
• Taxes and other state costs

Excluded:  

• (international) flights
• Personal expenses
• Meals other than mentioned above
• Tips
• Visa
• Travel insurances

During this tour you can enjoy all the beauty that southern India has to offer, there’s no time pressure during the trip. There will be plenty of time for workshops, such as landscape-, portrait- and travel photography. This fascinating photography tour through Kerala, southern India, is one you’ll never forget and one you can enjoy long after you’ve returned home with your very own photos!

Check out the day to day schedule for this 12-day tour. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate and email your question. contact fpage

If you’re interested in another workshop, please have a look here. Or maybe you’re more into photography tours? Then check out our photo trips and tours. Of lees over diverse nieuws items en fotografietips.

Till clicks!

We’ve carefully put together a route throughout northern India. A nice variety of authentic places such as Varanasi and Jaipur, the famous Holi Color Festival, world wonder Taj Mahal in Agra and Sadhu Holyman. Get ready to be swept away by a fascinating world only India can offer.

Day 1: Delhi – Jaipur
After being welcomed in Delhi and the welcome meeting, we will travel by domestic flight to Jaipur, where our fascinating journey will begin.

Day 2 & 3: Jaipur
We rise early to take advantage of the day's most beautiful light. We stroll the streets where ancient buildings, old temples, the awakening city, the bustling market, and above all, the colorful residents give us ample reason to get up early.

We'll visit Amber Fort and the Water Palace with an Indian model. We'll photograph the beautiful colored doors, so characteristic of Rajasthan. Jaipur's hallmark, the 'Hawa Mahal,' or Palace of the Winds, will be our sunset scenery.

Day 4: Holi Color Festival 
The Holi Color Festival is at our disposal all day long. The possibilities for photography are endless; the atmosphere is festive, and you can't avoid being immersed in the colors yourself—an incredibly special experience. The Holi Color Festival we're visiting is a local celebration, and you have the opportunity to capture it in your own way.

Day 5: Jaipur
With the previous day's experience still fresh in our minds, we rise early. The beautiful sunrise light and a Jaipur awakening the next day offer plenty of potential for stunning photos. We also visit an Indian family to celebrate Holi Color with them. A true local experience where you experience it as the Indians do.

Day 6: Jaipur & Agra 
Enjoy a good night's sleep today! After breakfast, we'll continue our photo tour to Agra, where we'll capture the world-famous Taj Mahal in its most unique way. We'll use the sunset to photograph the Taj Mahal in beautiful light from the rear garden.

Day 7: Agra Taj Mahal
We get up early to capture the Taj Mahal at its best with the magical light of sunrise. We also arrange a model in traditional clothing who will pose for your lens. The afternoon is free to spend as you wish. In the evening we take the night train to Varanasi, a true highlight of the trip. 

Day 8: Varanasi
After arrival and check-in at the hotel we set off to photograph Varanasi in all its authentic splendor. This is the real India, here time has stood still. We visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat, bordering the holy river Ganges. Here we encounter pilgrims and Hindu holy men, unique in their existence.

Day 9: Varanasi
We leave early to capture the spiritual character of Varanasi in beautiful light from the water. The sunrise accompanies us with the first rays of the sun, which is a beautiful sight from the river. In the afternoon we explore the numerous alleys where traditional crafts are still practiced. Spectacular photos guaranteed. With the practice of the day before I have the opportunity to capture the Ganga Arti ceremony in a special way. 

Day 10: Varanasi
We visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat, bordering the holy river Ganges. Here we encounter pilgrims and Hindu holy men, with whom we organize a cool photoshoot. You also have the opportunity to visit Dhamekh Stupa, the place where Buddha spread his wisdom.

Day 11: Varanasi

The authentic and oldest city of India is one that you will embrace. You can spend days here photographing and feasting your eyes, it is our favorite place in India. We have time and space to convert your last wishes into sparkling photos, before we leave for Delhi for the return journey. 

Day 12: Return home
Depending on your return flight, this day is dedicated to arriving in the Netherlands. We look back on an exciting journey to never forget, with many beautiful moments and of course sparkling photos.

Guidance:

Franca Gielen 

My name is Franca, a passionate traveller and photographer from the netherlands. When I took my first trip to Africa I fell in love with travelling. Diving into other cultures, getting to know the locals, going on adventures, you get the idea!

I studied Tourism Management and graduated met a specialisation in travel photography. Photography encourages you to view places from different perspectives. My goal: capturing the world as I see it from my point of view. There are so many possibilities that allow you to be the most creative version of yourself

Kapil Raj Singh Rathore

Nice to meet you, I’m happy to introduce myself and looking forward to meet & introduce you to Rajasthan, colourful Northern India. Rich of culture, colourful festivals, old traditions and rituals, Rajasthan is unique & authentic. Kapil Raj Singh Rathore is my name, welcome! Graduated and experienced guide for many years in the tourism industry. I’m proud guiding for travel agency Shoestring, result in a top 5 best tour guides recognition worldwide.  As a photography enthusiastic my favorite tours are photography tours. Guiding like minded photographers from all over the world is a joy and a honour at the same time. I truly believe India, and specific Rajasthan, is one of the hidden treasures for photography. As a professional in the field I like to share my knowledge and I like to learn from you aswell. I live with my family in a village closeby Bikaner. In 2020 I have been chosen as head of the village, which comes down to simular tasks like a mayor. Life is good for me and I’m the kind of person who likes to give back. Therefor I hope to meet you soon on a trip through Rajasthan, so I can show you all the hidden treasures we have in India. Namasté.

Practical information:

• You have to be in normal shape
• We meet in Delhi, at a time to be determined
• If you have any food allergies or diets, please inform me about this.
• Non-photographing partners are more than welcome to join. We visit a lot of authentic, non-touristic sites that are worth a visit.
• During this diverse program, you’ll also have a lot of free time.
• Together we decide which workshops to do.
• You can pay with the Indian Rupie or take out money from a bank with your credit card or debit card.
• You need a visa which you can apply for online. If requested, we can help you with the application.
• You need vaccinations for India. Please check carefully and on time which ones you need.
• This is a country program, you have to book the flight separately. If requested, we can help you with your booking.

Climate

• • The climate is favorable to us at this time of year. On the site of Climate information We travel during dry season. The weather is to our advantage with pleasant temperatures.

Accommodations 
We stay in accommodations as mentioned below, or in simular accommodations

Day 1 t/m 5 Mandawa Havelli Jaipur 
Day 6 Royal Sarovar Portico Agra
Day 7 t/m 11 Palace on Ganges Varanasi
Day 12 Hotel Continental Plaza Delhi
 

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