A Colourful Escape from the City

Holi is meant to be joyful, but in the city it often comes with noise and exhaustion. Stepping away from the rush gives the festival a whole new feel, open spaces, fresh mountain air and easy moments spent with people you actually want to celebrate with. Same colours, just a lot more breathing room! At Seclude, Holi is about celebrating differently, with room to breathe, play, eat well and truly enjoy.

Why the Hills Are the Perfect Place to Celebrate Holi

Holi feels better when you’re not trying to keep up with it. In the hills, the festival isn’t something you rush through, it’s something you ease into. You wake up without alarms and step outside into fresh air. If you feel like joining in early, you do. If you want to hang back with a cup of chai and watch the colours spread, that’s just as okay!
What makes it special is the freedom. There’s space to celebrate with your own people, without crowds pressing in or plans dictating the day. Colours feel brighter against green hills, the weather stays comfortable and being outdoors actually feels enjoyable.
By the time evening rolls in, the energy softens. Everyone drifts back together, a little tired but very content. Holi in the hills doesn’t demand your attention all at once. It lets you enjoy it in bits and pieces, exactly the way you want to.

Holi in the Hills: A Thoughtfully Curated Celebration

This Holi, Seclude brings everything together with Holi in the Hills, a thoughtfully put-together celebration valid from 3rd to 5th March that lets you simply show up and enjoy.
From cosy stays and a festive Holi brunch to colours, props and little details you don’t have to think about, everything is already in place! All that’s left for you to do is pack a bag, bring along your people and celebrate at your own pace — without planning, coordinating or rushing from one thing to the next.

Holi, Taken Care Of

One of the biggest advantages of celebrating Holi at Seclude is the privacy it offers. Private villas and standalone spaces mean you can celebrate within your own circle, without distractions or shared crowds. There’s room to play, retreat and come back out without feeling rushed or watched. You can keep the music going, take breaks when you need to, and let different age groups enjoy the day in their own way. At the same time, open lawns and common spaces make it easy to come together when you feel like it — striking that perfect balance between celebration and comfort that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Easy Holi Getaways Close to Delhi

For those looking to step out of the city, there are plenty of easy hill escapes within driving distance of Delhi that make Holi feel more relaxed and personal. A quiet heritage home in Nahan, around five hours away, is perfect for celebrating at a slower pace — think garden spaces, a forest reserve, walks, games and festive meals shared with family or close friends.
Around the same distance away, Kasauli offers an on-site cafe, stunning open valley views, easy-going days that flow into cosy evenings with music and food.

Head towards Shimla, a 6-7 hour drive from Delhi, for a more old-world setting, where glazed verandas, and quiet gardens create a charming backdrop for Holi celebrations that feel rooted and unhurried.

A little further on, Ramgarh brings together a bunch of experiences; from cliffside stays to colonial villas and garden led retreats. And for those who like being close to the action while still enjoying a retreat-like setting, Mussoorie offers bright, character-filled stays just minutes from town, where Holi can be as lively or laid-back as you choose, before settling into sunset views and long evenings together.

A Softer, More Joyful Way to Celebrate Holi

As the day winds down, Holi naturally shifts from colour-filled mornings to slower, more intimate moments. Clothes are changed, hands are washed and everyone drifts back together around food, conversations or a shared sunset. There’s no rush to be anywhere else, the hills have a way of stretching time, turning a single day into something that feels fuller and more memorable.
Celebrating Holi this way isn’t about doing less or more, it’s about letting the festival unfold naturally, in a setting that gives you space to enjoy it fully. And once you’ve experienced Holi like this, it’s hard to imagine celebrating it any other way!