Best Travel Recommendations to Fly to in March for Holi

Holi in Varanasi is deeply spiritual. Imagine colourful festive traditions along ancient ghats, morning aartis, and soulful evenings by the Ganges. Head to the Dashashwamedh and Assi Ghats for unforgettable celebrations. The city celebrates Rangbhari Ekadashi and Masan Holi in a way that blends devotion with festivity to create ethereal moments of joy. 

 

Akasa Air connects Varanasi with major metro cities, making it easy to plan your trip with flight tickets from Mumbai to Varanasi  and other key routes. Booking early ensures better availability of flight tickets, especially during peak festive travel. 

Lucknow’s refined Holi celebrations include classical music, poetry, and traditional cuisine, while Prayagraj offers a more spiritual atmosphere along the Triveni Sangam (the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati Rivers). Together, these cities are perfect for travellers who want a cultural yet peaceful Holi. 

In Lucknow, enjoy traditional gulal play, refreshing thandai, mushairas, and Nawabi traditions in areas like Chowk and Old Lucknow. 

Akasa Air offers convenient connectivity to both cities from major hubs like Mumbai and Bengaluru, allowing travellers to book airline tickets without complicated layovers.

For a softer, artistic version of Holi, fly into Kolkata and head to Shantiniketan for Basanta Utsav—a celebration of spring, music, and culture inspired by Rabindranath Tagore. Head to the Visva-Bharati University for a truly immersive experience like no other that unfolds with students performing Rabindra Sangeet, folk dances, and cultural programmes. Santiniketan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site so culture-lovers will have a great time here.  

 

With Akasa Air operating routes that make flight tickets from Mumbai to Kolkata easily accessible, this is a great option for travellers seeking a refined, cultural escape during March. 

No Holi guide is complete without Mathura and Vrindavan. From temple rituals to the famous Lathmaar Holi in Barsana, this region offers some of the most energetic celebrations in India. 

 

In Mathura, flower showers and devotional music honouring Lord Krishna are the hallmarks at the celebrations at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, while the Banke Bihari Temple’s flower Holi in Vrindavan is equally spectacular. In Barsana, the playful Lathmaar Holi is celebrated in which wives playfully chase their husbands with sticks amid song and dance at the Radha Rani Temple. 

 

Akasa Air connects Delhi with multiple cities across India, and you will find Mumbai to Delhi flight options, Pune to Delhi flight offers,  and Hyderabad to Delhi flights easily. From Delhi airport, Vrindavan is approximately 160 km away—a comfortable 3- to 4-hour drive, while Mathura and Barsana are about 153 and 131 kilometres away respectively. 

 

Travellers flying a Mumbai to Delhi flight can easily plan a road trip to these iconic towns, while those returning can also find a convenient flight ticket from Delhi to Mumbai via Akasa Air.  

If you prefer your Holi celebrations with a side of sand and sea, Goa should be on your festive itinerary! Beach parties, music festivals, and relaxed celebrations make it ideal for groups and couples alike.  

 

Akasa Air’s strong metro connectivity makes Goa an easy addition to your March travel plans when browsing flight tickets across popular leisure routes. 

Gujarat offers a different kind of Holi with Mud Holi celebrations near Surat—an eco-friendly twist to traditional festivities. Instead of powdered colours, people here play with natural clay.  

 

Akasa Air connects Ahmedabad with major Indian cities, making it convenient to book airline tickets and plan a culturally immersive Holi break. Surat is approximately 288 kilometres away from Ahmedabad airport.