Travel Tips From USA to India for Holi Celebrations!

Which parts of India celebrate Holi?

Holi is celebrated in the month of March where India experiences onset of summers. The weather is just best suited to go out and enjoy with dry colors and waters. This year 2015, holi will be celebrated on 6^th March. Get prepared to enjoy the day in India by booking your cheapest air tickets from USA to India from JourneyCook.

Festival of Holi is celebrated throughout India and the states where it is celebrated like a big Galore are: Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Varanasi.

In India how is Holi celebrated?

People of all ages are enthusiastic for playing Holi. Irrespective of age and sex, people come together to wish everyone and make merry. Kids’ particularly are full of energy and valor. They start preparing a night before. They fill up the balloon with water and keep them ready for next day. Markets are full of various kinds of fountain guns. Everyone surely has one! Nowadays, there is availability of herbal colors has made many people interested in Holi.

The celebrations begin right in the morning, when people visit homes of their friends, neighbor and splash colors on them. “Bua na Mano Holi hai” is heard a lot many times. Also, people dance to the tunes of songs and enjoy with their near and dear ones.

The part of holi is the yummy food that is served. When you in India, then you must try snacks like ‘Gujia’ which shall be a treat to your palate for sure.

Best places to visit in India while celebrating Holi?

Without any doubts, North India is the most exuberant and absorbed in colors during Holi. Best places to visit are Pushkar, Udaipur in Rajasthan and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

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God’s Own Country- The Perfect Getaway!

Kerala is the perfect destination which has myriad exploration undertakings, all in one destination. One can immerse himself in the calmness of the Kerala backwaters or have a gala time at the huge carnival of Onam which is the traditional festival of Kerala. There are also the boat races which are a typical traditional activity that hold great social significance. One can take part in these snake boat races and truly enjoy the essence of tradition. The perfect weather to visit Kerala is November, December. Thus, book your affordable tickets to Kerala so that you enjoy the scenic beauty in God’s Own Country!

Apart from these attractions, the sandy beaches of Kerala also lure a vast number of visitors to this exceptional state which is also known as ‘God’s own country’. There are many beaches which are a must to visit, most popular among them being Kovalam, Bekal, Beypore and Poovar. A stunning countryside and innumerable water sports also attract the travellers looking for an adventure trip. 

Nature’s best vistas can be discovered on the houseboats which sail on the backwaters. The visitors get to see the best of nature with canals, inlet waterways, lakes, rivers etc. the entire pathway is about 900 kilometres long. A visit to the backwaters of Kerala is undoubtedly tantamount to visiting paradise.

One can also spend a few days at the hill stations of the state namely Munnar, Devikulam, Idukki, Ponmudi etc. All these places are breathtakingly beautiful and boast of botanical gardens, coconut trees, dense forests, lush green gardens and a lot more. It is a delight to witness the picturesque panoramas of lovely hilly destinations and enjoy the bright green and serene surroundings. 

Your trip to Kerala is one that has a soothing setting on the beaches. You can fully relax by going in for an ayurvedic Spa which rejuvenates all your senses. These spas are herbal and make your skin glow and your body undergoes complete relaxation. 

Kerala is the most popular tourist spot in entire South India. You can also visit the famous temples of Kerala like Guruvayur, Sabarimala temple, Bhagwati temple, Arnamula temple and many others. The Dravidian architecture and serene beauty of these temples is simply spell-bounding. Most of them have statues of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in different poses. 

A tour to Kerala will always be enchanting in its own way as the ambiance is simply mesmerizing owing to majestic mountains, lush green valleys, beautiful temples, coconut trees and pleasant temperatures.