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Top 5 for 2019: get the festival feels, India-style

Thursday 21 February 2019

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Experience India's festivals like a local with a tailor-made trip.

Best of the festivals

Hi kopral,

From dancing deities to light-hearted water fights, it seems there's a festival every other day in India. And what better way to join in the fun than with a local guide to show you the ropes?

Rough Guides tailored trips help you escape the tourist trail and be more than just a bystander.

Simply share a few details then let our local guides show you the real India.

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Holi, India

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  • Every itinerary is completely tailored to your needs and interests
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Our favourite Indian festivals

  • Holi – an explosion of colours: prepare to get covered from head to foot
  • Diwali – autumn festival of light with wall-to-wall candles, lamps and fireworks
  • Teyyam – elaborate costumes, drumming, dancing and superhuman feats
  • Thrissur Puram – elaborately adorned elephants and colourful parasols followed by yet more fireworks
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Meet our local experts in India

Anukriti, our local expert in India Bharathi, our local expert in India

Our carefully chosen travel experts in India, Anukriti and Bharathi are ready to create your personalised travel itinerary.

 
Rameshwaram, India

Need a little inspiration? Take a look at the Rough Guides blog, then get in touch to start creating a completely personalised trip.

Undiscovered India: 7 places to get off the tourist trail

Towering temples, pristine beaches, unexplored wilderness and – bliss – barely another tourist in sight. Check out 7 serene spots on the subcontinent.

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Taj Mahal, India

When to go

November-March is cool and dry in most parts, while January-March is best for the beaches in the south. Himalayan trekking season is August-September.

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