Travel Story and Pictures from India

Itimad ud-Daulah
It is precious building made of white marble, has four decorative towers, and stands in Agra on the banks of the ... [more]
Varanasi
Varanasi is a clash of contrasts. Life and death, beauty and ugliness can often be seen at the same moment on ... [more]
Udaipur
A nice way to explore the surroundings of Udaipur is by bicycle. You are bound to meet interesting and colourful ... [more]
Bull Temple
A temple dedicated to Nandi, the semi-god attendant of Shiva, can be found in Bugle Rock Park, in the south of ... [more]
Delhi rickshaws
Delhi is a city with a special thrill, and one of the many adventures here is to take one of the rickshaws that ... [more]
Chandni Chowk
All the noise, colours, dirt, crowds and chaos come together in Chandni Chowk where you can easily spend several ... [more]
Qutab Minar
The Qutab Minar, an ancient and well-decorated tall tower, is one of the main sights in Delhi, and an early example ... [more]
Purana Qila
The oldest fort of Delhi, Purana Qila had its heyday in the 16th century and has several landmarks lying inside ... [more]
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
Dubbed the world's biggest open-air laundromat, Dhobi Ghat is a fascinating place to see both from above and within: ... [more]
Cycle rickshaw riders
The constant parade of colourful bicycle rickshaws makes for a spectacle in itself: they move, swirl around each ... [more]
Chawri Bazaar
An area bustling with shops, busy streets filled with colourful people of many kinds: there is never a dull moment ... [more]
Safdarjung Tomb
A peaceful place in a bustling city, Safdarjung's Tomb is a typical piece of Mughal architecture and another jewel ... [more]
Red Fort
One of the pearls of Mughal architecture in India, the Red Fort is a 17th century testimony of the skills, building ... [more]
Humayun Tomb
At the centrepiece of well-tended gardens with channels and a pool, lies one of the most noteworthy buildings ... [more]
Jama Masjid
The biggest mosque of Delhi and best known mosque of India, Jama Masjid is an architectural beauty with one of ... [more]
Lodi Gardens
While the park offers plenty of green space and a small lake, the main attraction lies in the impressive tombs ... [more]
Lotus Temple
Shaped like a flower, the Lotus Temple is an outstanding architectural achievement making it much more than a ... [more]
Taj Mahal
It has been described in all possible superlatives, but when the Taj Mahal rises before your eyes, they seem to ... [more]
Tughlaqabad Fort
The ruins of Tughlaqabad Fort are extensive, and you can easily walk for hours to explore the thick defensive ... [more]
Garden of Five Senses
The Garden of Five Senses is a park, with various themes to stimulate our five senses. Apart from the sculptures, ... [more]
Hauz Khas
Originally built as a large water tank for Siri Fort, Hauz Khas was later further developed into a set of madrasas ... [more]
Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya
Once you reach the enclosed world around the shrine of Nizamuddin Auliya, and find yourself surrounded by devotees ... [more]
Hawa Mahal
When you look up the pink honeycomb sandstone structure of the Hawa Maha, you realize you have never seen anything ... [more]
Jantar Mantar
Resembling a garden with enormous sculptures and bizarrely shaped buildings, Jantar Mantar actually is an observatory ... [more]
Amber Fort
From a distance, Amber Fort looks like an austere building, but once inside, refined artistry and delicate decorations ... [more]
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Often overlooked and right next to the much more famous Qutab Minar, the park of Mehrauli is full of surprises ... [more]
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
One of the Sikh houses of worship in Delhi, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a place where many people dressed in colourful ... [more]
Elephanta Caves
On a small island in Mumbai Harbour, you can find caves which serve as temples with ancient Hindu and Buddhist ... [more]
Haji Ali Dargah
Dedicated to a 15th century merchant who became a very dedicated muslim, Haji Ali Dargah is a tomb and mosque ... [more]
Raj Ghat memorials
The gardens around Raj Ghat hold memorials of high-ranking Indian politicians, with Mahatma Gandhi the most prominent; ... [more]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
When a railway station achieves World Heritage status, you know it must be something special as, indeed, the Chhatrapati ... [more]
Chhatarpur Mandir
Once the biggest temple of India, Chhatarpur is a huge complex with Hindu temples and shrines scattered over a ... [more]
Nicholson Cemetery
Stepping through the gate, you step into a separate corner of Delhi with not only 19th century marble tombstones ... [more]
Bangalore Fort
It would be easy to miss, but is worth your visit: Bangalore Fort stands near the hubbub of central Bengaluru; ... [more]
Krishnarajendra Market
One of the biggest markets, Krishnarajendra Market (often shortened to KR market) is an exciting place where you ... [more]
Hija village
One of the traditional villages in Arunachal Pradesh, Hija comes to life at the Myoko festival in March when men ... [more]
Zangpokdalri monastery
It is a bit of a drive, but the panoramic views and the serenity make Zangdokpalri Monastery worth the effort ... [more]
Bomdila
Towering above the town of Bomdila, the monastery is a haven where monks pray and play in a serene setting of ... [more]
Tawang monastery
The largest monastery of the country, Tawang Monastery is a village in itself which hundreds of monks call home; ... [more]
Jaswanth Garh War Memorial
A memorial to a war hero of the Sino-Indian war in 1962, Jaswanth Singh Rawat was a brave soldier who managed ... [more]
Sela Pass
One of the highest mountain passes of India, Sela Pass connects south and north Arunachal Pradesh and offers some ... [more]
Dirang monastery
Perched above the town, Dirang Monastery is among the most beautiful in the entire Arunachal Pradesh province, ... [more]
Sangti Valley
A side valley of Dirang valley, Sangti Valley has some quiet villages and scenery to offer the visitor, bridges ... [more]
Kaziranga National Park
With large amounts of Great Indian one-horned rhinoceros and elephants, and plenty of more wildlife, Kaziranga ... [more]
Peacock Island
A short hop from the bustling city of Guwahati, Peacock Island has an important and popular Hindu temple where ... [more]
Dharamshala Kora Circuit
Running around the complex where the Dalai Lama lives, the kora circuit offers the full Tibetan experience of ... [more]

Capital	New Delhi
Population	1,33 bln
Surface	3,29 mln sq km

Languages	English, Hindi, many other regional languages
UTC offset	UTC+5.5
Currency	Indian rupees (INR)

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