Destination: India

Udaipur- Exploring the Colors of the White City

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By thoughtfulshoe | Views [207] | Scholarship Entry

Aboard the Mewar Express , I was already excited to leave the cold harsh winter of Delhi behind. As soon as we reached Udaipur I realized what a great decision it was! The tourist area was small with lanes entwined together lying amidst the lakes with ... Read more >

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Older than time itself

Wed, 20 May 2015 | By ledzzgo | Views [339] | Comments [2] | Scholarship Entry

Pups dangle from mangy teats. She, "mother of all dogs", exhausted. Her hungry eyes seem to be saying, "why me?" An open sewer reeks lavishly toward the river, while low dense dawn tears a solar bridge across the Ganges, leading to what seems afterlife ... Read more >

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Agra Joy Ride

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By jleeo | Views [247] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

I was prepared to have my senses overwhelmed, but not vanquished. The raw touch of India hit me in the face the instant we walked outside. On the street, there was a constant honking of horns, ringing bells and shrill whistles as vehicles jockeyed for ... Read more >

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The Holy City of Varanasi

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By montravels | Views [260] | Scholarship Entry

The rain poured down on me as I navigated my way through a winding labyrinth packed to the brim with chaiwallahs advertising tea through their loud calls, people chanting prayers, temple bells ringing, dogs sniffing heaps of trash, cows chewing vegetable ... Read more >

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Pristine Shores of Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By vedant251188 | Views [277] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

It was during the summer of June 2011, that, I embarked for solitude, after the frenzied events happening in my life and escaping the same, in quest of peace. Anxious, desolate, puzzled, imploring for wisdom, I traversed through an unknown state of mind ... Read more >

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journey without money for India

Tue, 19 May 2015 | By bums | Views [209] | Scholarship Entry

Hi people ! 14 March 2015, I flew from Moscow to the capital of India New-Delhi in my pocket I had a 103 $, tent, Mat, sleeping bag and didn't have a return ticket to Russia. But I had a huge desire to travel. India is the first country that I visited ... Read more >

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Tryst with verdant forest in Chhattisgarh

Mon, 18 May 2015 | By amitmsengupta | Views [336] | Scholarship Entry

The rustling of the dead leaves falling on the trail The chirping of the birds Rare sightings of the leopard Even rarer sightings of the wolf Where a wagtail will lead you throughout Forests can literally talk in Chhattisgarh. This is not an exaggeration.... Read more >

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Forgotten Mangoes

Sun, 17 May 2015 | By bawibride | Views [348] | Scholarship Entry

I looked out the window as our VW – now coated in layers of dust – whizzed past a small girl enjoying a grilled ‘Bhutta’ by the side of the road. We were headed from Ganpatipule to Ratnagiri, Maharashtra’s mango capital. I could literally feel the ... Read more >

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The Lotus Temple

Sun, 17 May 2015 | By fara07 | Views [236] | Scholarship Entry

This is one of the most beautiful temples in India. The Lotus Temple is situated the suburb of New-Delhi. Previously it was a mystical place called "Baha pur" that meant "Baha's place". 450 years ago Shah Akbar, one of the greatest leaders of the Mughal ... Read more >

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Taj Mahal (Taj Palace- 7 Wonders of the World)

Sun, 17 May 2015 | By mortuza | Views [323] | Scholarship Entry

India is one of the populous country of the world. It was very developed and the luxurious region of the word from thousands of years ago. Mughal emperor's we're very powerful as well as very luxurious. The Taj Mahal ( Taj palace) was built by Mughal ... Read more >

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Photos: Khuri Sand Dunes

Sat, 16 May 2015 | By shomaabhyankar | Photo Gallery

Oasis at Khuri

Sat, 16 May 2015 | By shomaabhyankar | Views [225] | Scholarship Entry

Sipping fresh water in the cool shade of a huge tree in company of laughing and chatting village belles dressed in riot of vivid red, green, violet ghagharas covered in tiny sparkling mirrors that reflect the bright sun and the golden expanse of sand! ... Read more >

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Photos: Delhi tourism

Sat, 16 May 2015 | By amitmsengupta | Photo Gallery

How to visit Delhi’s top 3 monuments in 6 hours

Sat, 16 May 2015 | By amitmsengupta | Views [388]

words and pictures by Amit M Sengupta If you are on a quick business trip to Delhi; and you have got few extra hours to spare, you can hop over some of this ancient city’s charming historical ruins and architectural marvel in a short span ... Read more >

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The Great Rann of Kutch

Fri, 15 May 2015 | By sakshi | Views [198] | Scholarship Entry

"The sea was proud. Punishment was inevitable. It dried up." That is the story I was told by a local. A place with a story, it had to be a good trip. It was a (almost) solo trip. My brother was there with me, but he is one of those people who can be ... Read more >

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