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Holi in India is an exciting and vibrant festival of colours celebrated every year to mark the start of spring. The main Holi festival 2025 falls on 14th March.

What happens during Holi?

Holi is a major festival on the Indian calendar. It celebrates colour, light, and unity, bringing people of all backgrounds together to share in the joy of the season. It is a truly unforgettable experience. People ‘play Holi’ by throwing organic coloured powders at each other and spraying water guns with plant-based dyes.

Where can I celebrate Holi in India?

Our top three destinations for Holi celebrations in India are:

Agra

Set against the backdrop of the iconic, white marble Taj Mahal, the rainbow palette of the festival of colours is a joy to behold. To join the Holi celebrations in Agra, you simply need to step out of your hotel. It is advisable to stick with a group of family or friends, as Holi play can get quite rowdy!

If you’d prefer something a little more contained, Trident, Agra is offering special Holi celebrations for its resident guests in the beautiful, onsite Mumtaz Garden. You can join the eco-friendly, no-mess Holi with flower petals, and later enjoy a traditional Indian high tea.

Holi celebrations in Hyderabad include ticketed DJ events, playing with colour and water gun parties, even a Spanish-style Tomatina fiesta.

At Trident, Hyderabad, the festival of colours is being celebrated with a Holi-themed brunch on Sunday 15th March at Amara restaurant; a fitting grand finale to a weekend of colour, light and the dawn of spring.