The Holi celebrations rooted in the stories of Lord Krishna of Braj Bhoomi, is stuff of legends. While the rest of the country is content with splashing of colours just for a day, here in the land of its origins, it goes on for more than a week. It begins with the age-old tradition of Lathmar in Barsana, hometown of Radha, where women wielding six foot long sticks take to the streets, to give the men of neighboring Nandgaon a sound thrashing. The next day, it's the turn of the men from Barsana to visit Nandgaon and they are meted out with the same treatment.

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MAYANK SONI

Mayank Soni is a photographer and filmmaker whose work chiefly focuses on documentary and conservation photography. In 2023 he received the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award for his documentary for BBC Reel on the Re-opening of the Trans Bhutan Trail. Another feather in his cap is the Smithsonian Award (2021) for his photograph titled ‘Lockdown Diaries’. Mayank is deeply invested in the art of capturing the very soul of the moment, whether they are the Sufi Shrines of Srinagar or the daily life in the remote valley of Gurez at the Indo-Pak border, his portraits and landscapes reveal the true essence of his subjects — their strife, their smiles and their spirit. Over the past decade he has shot extensively for National Geographic Traveller India and Lonely Planet Magazine India, BBC Reel and BBC Travel.

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ITINERARY

March 7 - Check in. Orientation in the evening and tips to protect gear

March 8 - Capture the Lathmar Holi of Barsana

March 9 - Capture the Lathmar Holi of Nandgaon

March 10 - Images review after breakfast / Check out by 11am (Tour Ends)

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CHARGES

Rs.29,500 per person for Indian nationals on twin sharing basis. Single accommodation available on request for Rs.39,500

USD 700 per person for foreign nationals on twin sharing basis. Single accommodation available on request for USD 800

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Stay at a comfortable deluxe hotel for three nights (on twin sharing basis)

Transport to Barsana and Nandgaon in a tempo traveller or similar depending on the group size

Mentoring by photographer Mayank Soni on capturing the best of Holi celebrations

All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner (only veg)

 

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

Any personal expenses

Anything not included in the inclusions section

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GROUP SIZE

10-12

(Minimum 5 persons)

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THINGS TO CARRY

Cling film

Masking tape

Rain cover

Scarf or cap

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CONTACT

Mobile - +91 9892170395

Email - info@mayanksoni.in

Instagram - @mayanksonii