Holi 2023: Travel to these places and celebrate festival of colours in a unique way

Holi is just round the corner and this year rather than sitting at home channel your inner wanderlust and head out to these places in India to experience a different kind of Holi. 

Best places in India to celebrate Holi

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 

Vrindavan is one of the most famous places to celebrate Holi. The festival is called ‘Phoolon ki Holi’ here and along with colours and gulal, flower petals are showered on one another. Thousands of tourist flock into Vrindavan every year to witness the beautiful rituals. 
 
Shantiniketan, West Bengal 

Holi is celebrated here on the full moon day and is known as ‘Basanta Utsab’ or ‘Dol Utsab’. It is accompanied by cultural performances by students of the Vishwa Bharati University and tourists from across the country join the celebrations during this time of the year. 

Pushkar, Rajasthan 

Pushkar in Rajasthan is a hub of Holi events. From thandai drinking competitions to hogging onto the most delicious gujiyas, Pushkar Holi is the best for youngsters to enjoy a wholesome Holi. 

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Mathura is also one of the best places to experience the most opulent celebrations of the festival in the whole country. From morning chants to bhajans, to several music and dance events like Ras-Leelas and Matki Phod, you can experience them all in Mathura.  
 
Hampi, Karnataka 

Even though Holi is not a major festival down South, Hampi is known for its celebrations. From Holika Dahan to folk dance and music with exchange of colours at most parts of this Historical town is much talked about. 

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