Holi is just round the corner and we're sure you're all excited! Why not ditch the normal this time and do something hatke? From river cruises and Holi parties to free tastings and art workshops, there's a lot of good stuff happening this Holi. Check our guide.
River Cruise, Art Party, Free Tastings: Ditch The Normal And Opt For A Hatke Holi This Year
Celebrate On A Cruise
Celebrate Holi on a cruise in the middle of the river with your gang this year. Colours, live music, lip-smacking food, lots of dancing and a whole lotta fun awaits you at the Millenium Park Jetty on Monday, March 9 as River Cruise India celebrates 'Basanta Utsav' from 4 pm to 9 pm. Call on +91 9830866916 or 9804438156 to register - last date is March 3. Registration will be on first come first serve basis and will set you back by INR 1,350 per head. Make sure you reach half an hour in advance.
Rain Dance At Vedic Village
Celebrate this festival of colours in style at Vedic Village Spa Resort this year. There's lots of fun stuff you can indulge in - rain dance, foam dance, DJ night, activities for both kids and adults, wide selection of food, thandai and more. They've got chaat counters too as well as a live street food counter (think sandwiches, rolls, pav bhaji, chilla) and dessert. Call on +91 9830820445 for deets. Want to bring along your little one too? If he/she is below six years, booking is free. Also, outside food or colours is not allowed. The fun starts at 10 am.
Play With Flower Bombs This Time
How about playing Holi with floer bombs this time? Gather your tribe and drop in at Stone Paper Scissors in Salt Lake at 11 am on Saturday, March 7 and indulge in some dancing, music, food and games and lots of other activities themed around Holi, of course. Call on +91 9051663789 for deets!
How About A Tour To Sundarbans?
Ditch the normal and spend Holi amidst nature and the wild. Under The Leaf is organising a trip to Sundarbans from March 9 - March 11 - go sightseeing (Jharkhali, Pakhir Jungal, Sajnekhali and more), play with organic colours, gorge on delish food and stay at a luxurious farm house. The trip will set you back by INR 4,000 per head (10-12 people), INR 3,500 per head (20-25 people) and INR 3,000 per head (30-35 people) that includes food, stay and the necessary forest permissions. Call on +91 8240695317 or 9831108161 to book.
Sign Up For An Art Party
Art Rickshaw is hosting a Holi special workshop for kids and we're sure it's going to be one fun ride. Parents! Get your little ones registered for a fun workshop on Saturday, March 7, where they learn to tie and dye on cloth using handmade organic colors followed by water marbling on paper. Then, there's a special Impasto Painting workshop happening on the same day at The Fatty Bao. Paint your heart away while sipping on the gastrobar's signature cocktails! If fluid art is your thing, then register right away for the workshop happening on Sunday, March 8, and take home an artsy souvenir created by you.
Taste Desserts For Free!
Yumbee - The Dessert Co is organising a free tasting on Sunday, March 8. Several types of desserts, chocolates, and hampers will be available! From cakes and muffins to mousse and cake pops, there's lots that you indulge in. Think Oreo and red velvet cupcakes, Nutella-filled chocolates, KitKat Cake and Mango Mousse. There's a Holi special cake too! Call on +91 8777379297 to know more. The fun starts at 10 am.
