Barsana: Holi with Sticks
The women from Barsana beat the men from Nandgaon, who come with the intent of teasing them. The two day celebrations of Lathmar Holi are a unique experience. In the first day men from Krishna’s village, Nandgaon travel to Barsana to tease the women there. The women chase men and hitting them with sticks, hence the name Lathmar Holi. Men are allowed to protect themselves with shields. The second day women from Barsana go to Nandgaon to play Holi with men of Nandgaon.
Majuli, Assam
Famous as the “World’s largest fresh water island”, this idyllic river island on the River Brahmaputra is located 20 kilometers away from the city of Jorhat. Referred to as the cultural capital of Assam, Majuli is a beautiful and unexplored place resplendent with several festivals throughout the year. A must visit offbeat place t travel.
Taj Mahal, Agra
It is one of the finest architectures in the list of mughal-era monuments. Every year on Valentine’s Day, thousand of lovers visit this magnificent place to enjoy their love. One can enjoy the beauty of Taj Mahal & other historical monuments, street food, etc. The month of february is the best time to visit Agra.
Auli
Auli is a hill station in the Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand, also popularly known as one of the best skiing destinations of India. . While Badrinath, a famous pilgrim site being one of the char dhams in India, is located nearby where one can stop to visit the sacred temple, Vasundhara falls and explore the Vyas and Ganesha Caves.