Destination: India

Photos: Delhi

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 | By marianne-india | Photo Gallery

Delhi and Haldwani

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 | By marianne-india | Views [616]

I have decided to skip London for the moment, will get back to that later.  Arrived in Delhi late on Tuesday 24th September. We were held up at Heathrow nearly an hour because the aircraft we were on was brand new, it was the first flight and had to ... Read more >

Clear Calm Cool

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 | By cooolnits | Views [459]

Shot in Bylakuppe in Coorg (Karnataka, India) last September. This area in Coorg is known all over for the Monastery (Tibetan) and the monks, and some lovely tibetan food. While I was walking at the park in the monastery after the mid day prayers I noticed ... Read more >

Rajastan

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 | By akulhavy | Views [516]

Rajastan is a state in India...popular for tourists; I combined my experiences in the following cities into one blog (about a week) Made it to Jaipur at 10pm, didn't want to sort out a map, so paid $.40 for about a 1/4mile ride to my guesthouse which ... Read more >

Jodhpur

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 | By noflyzone | Views [638]

Welcome to the audio tour of Jodphur! Don't stop for chai or cheeky samosas, and ignore the taxis and rickshaw drivers offering lifts, for the Shahi Haveli have sent someone to pick you up.  Sit back and hold on tight as you enjoy your first glimpses ... Read more >

India - Siliguri

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 | By irenecabay | Views [623]

It had been raining the entire time we were in Pelling. The washed out road situation did not improve. In fact, the roads were the worst any of us had ever experienced not only in India, but anywhere. My sore arm and elbow really took a beating. By the ... Read more >

Photos: India - North

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 | By ivanci | Photo Gallery

Jaisalmer

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 | By noflyzone | Views [1139]

Finally no coconut trees, no rice paddies, but a new landscape entirely.  Waking up on the Jaisalmer mail and seeing desert was pretty special.  Jaisalmer is the last stop of any note before Pakistan, soldiers outnumbering people 3 to 1 in the town.... Read more >

Photos: Jaisalmer

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 | By noflyzone | Photo Gallery

India - Pelling

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 | By irenecabay | Views [796]

Google Maps explain why the 120 km journeys took 5-6 hours.  It will make you dizzy. We decided to head to Pelling.  Although all weather reports from internet, travellers, and locals indicated that the forecast was for more rain, ... Read more >

Photos: Here, There and Everywhere

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 | By cooolnits | Photo Gallery

A regular day at work

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 | By cooolnits | Views [442]

During my recent trip to a few small towns in central India to visit my relatives, we had a stop for our morning tea on the way, at this many years old hotel called Milan. We have been patrons of this hotel since times unknown and it was good to sit ... Read more >

Tags: concentration, diligence, food, work

Jaipur

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 | By noflyzone | Views [890]

Camels!  We're on the way to the Thar desert and although the landscape hasn't yet changed there is a different feel in the air here in Rajasthan.  Jaipur, our first stop, is known as the pink city, number one in a collection of three coloured cities.... Read more >

Tags: desert, fort, rajasthan

Photos: Jai-purring with pleasure

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 | By noflyzone | Photo Gallery

India - North

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 | By ivanci | Views [2672]

Amritsar has mainly two attractions to offer: Golden Temple and Indian-Pakistan border ceremony, two totally incomparable events. Being the holiest Sikh’s shrine in India, Golden Temple is truly majestic and beautiful. Time flies fast here and ... Read more >