The Color Rider | Holi in Jaipur, India
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So you ve done Color Run in Dubai? Now its time for something bit more exotic - indulge in the authentic Holi Festival at one of the best places to do so - JAIPUR!! This Royal Indian City has lot on offer, we will explore its every corner, sneak into the kitchen of colors, and even sleep over in one of the palaces (3*version). City is not as crowded as Varanasi so we can explore it cycling this time.
Here is how we re going to do it:
Wednesday 23rd - meeting at Sharjah airport 20:45 and direct flight to Jaipur.
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Thursday 24th - arrival late at night, rest and then indulge in Holi celebrations with assistance of our local friends.
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Friday 25th - cycling to City Palace and Astronomical Observatory, after lunch Galtaji Temple - Hindu pilgrimage site about 10 km away from Jaipur, the site consists of several temples and sacred water tanks in which pilgrims bathe. It is known as "Monkey temple", due to the large tribe of monkeys who live here.
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Saturday 26th - 6:00 am to 8:30 am Balloon safari - optional extra around 250 USD pp.
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Cycling across the city, visit Amber Fort and Heritage walk, picnic in Amber (home cooked Indian food).
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After lunch elephant riding feeding and painting (!?!) Rest before flight, transfer to airport and bye bye Jaipur...
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Doesnt it sound like fun weekend? :)
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Level of difficulty: easy
Activities: holi'ing / leisure cycling / ballooning (optional extra)
Duration: Thursday + weekend, you ll need 1 day off work - March 24th.
Week view: Departure on Wednesday late evening, arrival on Sunday morning 6am
Accommodation & meals: 3* palace, meals included
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Requirements: color proof clothes, padded shorts and cycling gloves, sunglasses, sports shoes.
Approx. cost: 2,800 AED all inclusive except visa and insurance. Flights by Air Arabia.
Visas:
Most of nationalities are eligible for online e-visas: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
More information / overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_India
See yah at Holi!! xx
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