Holi Special Pushkar – Backpacking Tour 2026

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

Join Hikerwolf for the Magic of Pushkar Holi 2026 🌈🔥 — a vibrant festival tour specially curated for couples and solo travelers from Mumbai. Choose from flexible Hotel, Resort, and Train Ticket options. Celebrate Holi like never before with a high-energy DJ trance party, organic colors, music, and an amazing travel community. Explore spiritual and cultural gems like Ajmer Garib Nawaz Dargah, Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Kishangarh, Savitri Mata Temple, and the Pushkar Desert, along with local food and shopping experiences. Witness the sacred Holika Dahan Pooja and turn this Holi into an unforgettable celebration with Hikerwolf.

Trip Highlights

  • Pushkar Street Holi Celebration
  • Pool Party with DJ & music
  • Holika Dahan ritual experience
  • Brahma Temple & sacred ghats
  • Kishangarh photo stop
  • Ajmer Sharif Dargah visit and local seigh seeing of ajmer
  • Café hopping & local markets

Dates

  • Sunday March 1, 2026
    Thursday March 5, 2026

Cost

Without Train Ticket: ₹11,999/-
With SL Train Ticket from Mumbai: ₹13,999/-
With AC Train Ticket from Mumbai: ₹16,999/-

Important: Rates will hike from 15-01-2026 onwards

Dual Sharing Room: ₹2,000/- extra per person

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Sunday | 1st March - Mumbai – Ajmer (Overnight Journey)

    You’ll be boarding the ARAVALI EXPRESS (14702) from Bandra Terminus at 21:00 hrs
    (Additional boarding available from Surat & Vadodara for guests opting train tickets)

    Enjoy an overnight journey towards Rajasthan as excitement builds for the Holi festivities ahead.

  • Day
    02

    Monday | 2nd March - Arrival at Ajmer – Pushkar Transfer & Leisure

    • Arrival at Ajmer Railway Station around 3:00 PM
    • Transfer to Pushkar
    • Lunch en route to Pushkar
    • Evening check-in at hotel
    • Time to freshen up & relax

    Evening Experience

    • Leisure walk at Pushkar Lake & Ghats
    • Explore Pushkar local market
    • Café hopping & relaxed vibes
    • Dinner at hotel
    • Overnight stay in Pushkar

    This day is kept calm to recharge for upcoming celebrations.

  • Day
    03

    Tuesday | 3rd March - Kishangarh – Brahma Temple – Pool Party – Holika Dahan 🔥

    Morning Sightseeing

    • Wake-up call & breakfast
    • Visit Kishangarh Marble Dumping Yard (Iconic photography & Instagram-famous spot)
    • Return to Pushkar
    • Visit the sacred Brahma Temple (World’s only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma)

    Afternoon Festivities

    • Free time & café hopping
    • POOL PARTY at hotel
      • DJ music 🎧
      • Dance & chill vibes 💃
      • Pre-Holi celebration mood 🌊🎶

    Evening: Holika Dahan

    • Witness the traditional Holika Dahan ceremony
    • Experience local rituals, music & festive atmosphere
    • Dinner at hotel
    • Overnight stay in Pushkar

  • Day
    04

    Wednesday | 4th March - HOLI – Color Playing Day 🎨🔥

    • Early breakfast
    • Head out for Holi Color Play in the streets of Pushkar
      • Organic colors
      • DJ beats & live music
      • Thandai & festive madness
      • One of India’s most iconic Holi experiences
    • Post-Holi return to hotel
    • Freshen up & rest
    • Lunch at cafés

    Later Leisure

    • Explore Pushkar Bazaar
    • Visit Pushkar Lake & Ghats
    • Sunset café time & relaxed evening
    • Dinner at hotel
    • Overnight stay in Pushkar

  • Day
    05

    Thursday | 5th March - Pushkar – Ajmer Sightseeing & Departure

    Breakfast & check-out

    Proceed towards Ajmer

    Ajmer Sightseeing

    • Ajmer Sharif Dargah (spiritual highlight)
    • Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra (optional – near Dargah)
    • Lunch in Ajmer
    • Relax at Ana Sagar Lake
    • Local shopping at Ajmer Market

    Evening Departure

    Overnight journey towards Mumbai

    Reach Ajmer Railway Station

    Board BDTS Garib Rath (12215)

  • Day
    06

    Friday | 6th March - Arrival in Mumbai

    • Arrival at Borivali – 06:46 AM
    • Arrival at Bandra Terminus – 07:35 AM

    Return home with colors in your heart, music in your soul, and memories for a lifetime! 🌈✨

Download Itinerary

[wte_itinerary_downloader]

Cost Includes

  • Mumbai to Mumbai Train Tickets (SL/AC if chosen).
  • Provided Meals:
  • Day 2: Dinner
  • Day 3: Breakfast and Dinner
  • Day 4: Breakfast
  • Internal local transport arrangements on day 2 that is on 13th March, till Holika Dahan spot.
  • Accommodation in AC rooms on a triple-sharing basis.
  • Couple Room option: Rs. 2000 per person

Cost Excludes

  • Meals not mentioned above
  • 5% GST and processing fees
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusion
  • Lunches during the trip, allowing you to savor local cuisine.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Entry fees and camera charges.
  • Food during train travel.

Things To Carry

  • Most Important your ID proof
  • Cap/Hats
  • Sunscreen, moisturizer
  • Glares
  • Pair of clothes
  • Towel
  • Casual shoes and flip-flops
  • Sanitary Kit
  • Personal medicines (if any)An extra bag to keep your wet clothes
  • Identity proof (mandatory)
  • Extra set of vibrant clothes
  • Winter attire
  • Camera, scarf, towel, sunglasses, and slippers
  • Ready-to-eat snacks like plum cakes and biscuits
  • Personal medication (basic first aid kit provided)
  • Avoid wearing gold or precious ornaments for added safety.

Note

  • Do not carry any valuables. Please take care of it in case you are carrying the same. We will not be responsible if you lose them by any chance.
  • HikerWolf reserves the rights to cancel the trip if the minimum batch size does not suffice. 

IRCTC Rules

  • HikerWolf provides its train tickets through the IRCTC app.
  • The tickets confirmation depends on the number of days left until the trip.
  • While it’s important to understand that there is no 100% confirmation guarantee for waitlisted and RAC tickets on every occasion, please be aware that HikerWolf does not have control over the confirmation process for tickets.
  • It’s important to acknowledge that there’s always a possibility of receiving an RAC (half seat) or a waitlisted ticket instead of a confirmed seat. Please note that HikerWolf is not accountable for unconfirmed tickets, as IRCTC is a government entity over which we have no control.
  • If the train is canceled or its route is changed for any reason, HikerWolf will not assume responsibility, and alternative solutions will be offered at an additional cost.
  • To enhance your chances of securing a full seat on the train, it’s highly advisable to book your trip well in advance, preferably at least 20 days prior to your travel date.
  • HikerWolf cannot be held responsible for changes in your travel plans, and therefore, if you choose not to take the same train we originally booked for your return journey, there will be no refundschange for ticket dates or prices.

Enquiry Form

[contact-form-7 id="ad21316" title="Holi Special Pushkar - Backpacking Tour 2024"]