Best Places to Celebrate Holi in India: Braj, Jaipur & Beyond
The best places to celebrate Holi in India range from the temple towns of Braj to palace celebrations in Rajasthan.
21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Mar
The best places to celebrate Holi in India range from the temple towns of Braj to palace celebrations in Rajasthan.
1. Mathura and Vrindavan
Weeks of celebrations, including Lathmar Holi in nearby Barsana.
2. Barsana and Nandgaon
Lathmar Holi, where women playfully beat men with sticks.
3. Jaipur
A royal Holi at the City Palace.
4. Udaipur
A Holika Dahan at the royal palace.
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See all5. Shantiniketan
A quieter, cultural Basant Utsav.
6. Anandpur Sahib
Hola Mohalla with martial arts displays.
7. Varanasi
Colours on the ghats and thandai in the lanes.
8. Bhagoria markets
A tribal fair in western Madhya Pradesh.
Best time to visit
Holi falls in March, sometimes late February.
Protect cameras and phones, and wear old clothes.
Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.
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