A Journey Through India – a summary of our trip to India, where we travelled through Northern India, with links to diary entries and photographs.
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What to see in Orchha, India in photographs
What to see in Orchha, a colourful Indian village is that and an off-the-beaten-track destination that is easy to get to as an independent traveller.
Visiting Bodh Gaya in India, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site
Our experience of visiting Bodh Gaya in northern India. The place where Buddha attained enlightenment is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Kumbh Mela: India’s Greatest Festival
Kumbh Mela is a mass pilgrimage for Hindus and happens every four years at one of India’s four sacred places – Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik.
Visiting Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah for Sufi Devotional Singing
I had read a lot about the Sufi devotional singing that takes place every Thursday night at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah Mosque in south Delhi.
Street Art in Varanasi: Along on the Ganges
Exploring the “street” art along Varanasi’s vibrant ghats … Graffiti or art? Many places are renowned for their colourful and imaginative murals but how about Varanasi?
Indian Himalayas : Heading to the Hills
In an effort to escape the tail end of the monsoon and the steamy humidity we decided to head to the hills … Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas.
Tirumala Tripping – Visiting Venkateswara Temple near Tirupati in South India
Our visit to Venkateswara temples at Tirumala near Tirupati was one of those days in India that reminded us why she is one of the most incredible countries.
Hyderabad: Bangles and Biriyani
Hyderabad doesn’t get many tourists but I don’t know why as it’s a really interesting place with contrasting old and new parts, including Charminar.
Hot Air Balloon: Up, Up and Away in Jaipur
Whilst in Jaipur, I was offered an amazing opportunity – the chance to fly in a hot air balloon. I’ve never done it before so of course, I jumped at it.
Tea in Darjeeling and Culture in Calcutta
Until we visited Glenburn Tea Estate, nestled in the hills just outside of Darjeeling in northern India, I’d always taken my morning cup of tea for granted.