Ladakhi โ Photograph by Jimmy Nelson In 2009, photographer Jimmy Nelson set out on a journey to document the โworldโs last indigenous culturesโ. Using a 4ร5 cameโฆ
I had the pleasure earlier this year of visiting a site Iโve long been obsessed with from afar, the magnificent stepwell of Chand Baori, in Abhaneri, India. [Image: Chand Baori, Abhaneri, Indโฆ
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Photography by Kristian Schuller for Vogue India October 2017 Stylists: Anaita Shroff Adajania & Priyanka Kapadia Hair: Yianni Tsapatori Makeup: Elton Fernandez
I asked 40 of the most well-traveled bloggers around the world what they thought the cheapest countries to visit in the world are, and they delivered well beyond just your usual Southeast Asian countries. Find out what countries made the cut and what a travel spend of $30 a day will get you all over the globe.
La ville basse est l'occasion d'une promenade des plus intรฉressantes. De nombreux havelis offrent des faรงades magnifiquement sculptรฉs. De formidables palais ร plusieurs รฉtages ont รฉtรฉ construits par les riches marchands du XVIIIรจme siรจcle. Trois havelis en particulier peuvent รชtre mentionnรฉs : Patwah-Ki-Haveli, Nathmal-Ki-Haveli et Salam Singh Haveli. De nombreuses boutiques se dรฉcouvrent aussi au cours de la promenade. L'artisanat produit des bijoux, des tapis et des vรชtements en pashmina.
Brian W. Ferry's photos showcase the long-revered beauty of Kashmir.
India. Kirsten Owen photographed by Christian Moser for Marie Claire Italia March 1990.
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In India, cows are urban animals, which takes some getting used to. In Canada, we have dogs and cats as urban animals. India adds cows and monkeys to the mix. I got butted in the rear by an urban cow in downtown Delhi.
G Adventures Rajasthan and Varanasi: Trains & The Taj review. What is the tour really like? Why choose a group tour? Is this a good way to see India?
Instagrammable places in Mumbai - Popular and Unusual Spots: This is a very special post as I am writing about my own city, as a Tourist. I have been to the different nooks and corners
Are you wondering what places to see in Goa, India? Here are some suggestions on things to see and do to find the true Hippie vibe.
The Qutb Minar also spelled Qutab or Qutub, is an array of monuments and buildings at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. The construction of Qutb Minar was intended as a Victory Tower, to celebrate the victory of Mohammed Ghori over Rajput king, Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1192 AD, by his then viceroy, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, who later became the first Sultan of Delhi of Mamluk dynasty. After the death of the commissioner, the Minar was added upon by his successor Iltutmish (aka Altamash) and much later by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, a Tughlaq dynasty, Sultan of Delhi in 1368 AD. The complex was added to by many subsequent rulers, including Firoz Shah Tughlaq and Ala ud din Khilji as well as the British. Some constructions in the complex are the Qutb Minar, the Quwwat ul-Islam Mosque, the Alai Gate, the Alai Minar, the Iron pillar, and the tombs of Iltutmish, Alauddin Khilji and Imam Zamin; surrounded by Jain temple ruins. In all, Islamic fanatic ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak destroyed 27 Hindu and jain temples and reused the building materials for construction of Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the Qutub Minar according to a Persian inscription still on the inner eastern gateway Today, the adjoining area spread over with a host of old monuments, including Balban's tomb, has been developed by Archeological Survey of India (ASI) as the Mehrauli Archeological Park, and INTACH has restored some 40 monuments in the Park. It is also the venue of the annual 'Qutub Festival', held in NovemberโDecember, where artists, musicians and dancers perform over three days. Qutb Minar complex, with 3.9 million visitors, was India's most visited monument in 2006, ahead of the Taj Mahal, which drew about 2.5 million visitors.
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Jaipur, also known as the โPink Cityโ is one of the most beautiful places in India. Here are 10 places you canโt miss on your next trip to Jaipur.
And here it is, India Part 3! This post is more about the most 'Instagrammable Spots' around Jaipur and Udaipur. If you've been around long enough, you would've known that I've been to India back in 2017 and I've been wanting to come back ever since! Dan and I finally came back to India, because we love the energy it gave us. The people, the bustling cities, the many colours and scents made us feel alive. We woke up everyday excited for the day's adventure and we fell asleep with smiles on our faces. We met like-minded people during our journey and new friendships were forged. India will always hold a special place in our hearts and now I can't wait for you to read on and explore the places that we did! Jaipur AMER FORT We started our first morning in Jaipur with this incredible sunrise. Doesn't this place look like the Great Wall of China India? We hiked up here at about 6am and we waited for the sun to peek out from the horizon. The unobstructed view from the fort is incredibly stunning, it overlooks the city of Jaipur. INSIDE AMER FORT We planned to shoot inside Amer Fort the moment it opened, as this place is known to have tourists all day. There are elephant rides up to the fort and I really hope that tourists would be more mindful about riding these gentle giants and opt for the jeep ride instead. The entrance fee for Amer Fort is 500INR. OUTSIDE AMER FORT There are beautiful chatris right outside Amer Fort that are surrounded by hundreds of pigeons, you can buy bird food from the locals to feed the birds too. PANNA MEENA KA KUND (STEP WELL) If you're planning to shoot at the Step Well, it can be a little tricky. Our friend Puneet talked to the security guard and we paid him a little tip to shoot on the steps. There are also monkeys around so please look out for your belongings while you're shooting! The steps lead down to a well, but you're not allowed to swim in it. JAGAT SHIROMANI TEMPLE CITY PALACE Inside City Palace, there is the beautiful Blue Room which is part of the Royal Tour. You will not be able to access the Blue Room if you're not part of the Royal Tour, so make sure you purchase the correct ticket! Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of City Palace. For the regular ticket for foreigners, it costs 700INR and for the Royal Tour, the ticket costs 3500INR and 2000INR with a student discount. Below are the beautiful gates of City Palace, each gate represents different seasons. The Lotus Gate which represents Summer The Peacock Gate which represents Monsoon The Green Gate which represents Spring MAHARANI KI CHATRI CENOTAPHS This historical site is a special area for funeral for the maharanis or the royal ladies. It is located on the Amber Road near the Jal Mahal (Water Palace). Puneet told us that a cenotaph was finished with a roof structure only if the queen died before her King and it would remain unfinished if she died after the death of the King. PATRIKA GATE The Patrika Gate is my favourite place is Jaipur, it is bursting with color and intricate details. If you look closely, both ends of the path are different. There is no entrance fee to the Patrika Gate, but I do recommend going early as the light streams in during the afternoon and there will be lots of shadows and uneven lighting. ALBERT HALL MUSEUM Just 20 minutes from Patrika Gate, you'll find yourself at the beautiful Albert Hall. This place has the most pigeons I've ever seen in my life, way more pigeons than the Duomo Di Milano. We didn't get a chance to explore the museum itself as we had a flight to catch. SAMODE PALACE Samode Palace is an hour drive away from Jaipur. It is actually a hotel and if you would like to visit the premises, the entrance fee is 1000INR per person if you're not a guest. The entrance fee of 1000INR is also inclusive of a lunch at Samode Palace's restaurant. You can order whatever that is within your entrance fee. We had a great 3 days in Jaipur with Puneet (our Airbnb host turned friend). He brought us around and we had so much fun, laughter and meaningful conversations daily. If you ever need a guide or photographer in Jaipur, be sure to hit Puneet up! You won't regret it, promise! (All photos of Dan and I are shot by Puneet Yadav) UDAIPUR We said goodbye to Puneet and Dan and I headed off to Udaipur on our own. We roamed the City of Lakes and got lost among the bustling streets. Shopping is so fun in Udaipur and I couldn't resist the colourful embroidered purses! Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East, there is a rooftop restaurant/bar in every hotel. We had a late lunch at this beautiful rooftop restaurant that so many of you were asking about! JAGAT NIWAS PALACE This restaurant is located at the rooftop of Jagat Niwas Palace. It is a hotel situated in front of the lake. You can walk almost everywhere in Udaipur, every hotel is walking distance from one another and if you have time, you can check out all the rooftop bars and restaurants in Udaipur! AHAR CENOTAPHS Similar to the Maharani Ki Chatri in Jaipur, this is another historical site in Udaipur. There was no one when we visited this place, and it was very peaceful. No entrance fee was required here too. We had a very short time in Udaipur and we wish we could explore more. I've come to the end of this post and I hope you guys find this helpful! You can read my other posts on India below: Follow Me to India Part I Follow Me to India Part II Our India Video: Love, Amelyn
My entry for the Capture The Colour Photo Contest .
Even four millennia ago, inhabitants of the north's fertile Indus Valley enjoyed ingredients that characterize the cooking of the region now: cereals and basmati rice, pulses, dairy, spices like mustard and fenugreek. Across the fields of Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan, northward through the Punjab, and up into mountainous Kashmir, ancient cooking techniques survive, too. Here, see the vibrant scenes of north India as captured by SAVEUR photographers.
India is one of those countries that speaks to the imagination of so many people. And what they say about traveling to India is absolutely true! You'll either fall madly in love or you'll hate it. For me it was definitely option number 1 and during my first trip to India I explored the state of Rajasthan.
And here it is, India Part 3! This post is more about the most 'Instagrammable Spots' around Jaipur and Udaipur. If you've been around long enough, you would've known that I've been to India back in 2017 and I've been wanting to come back ever since! Dan and I finally came back to India, because we love the energy it gave us. The people, the bustling cities, the many colours and scents made us feel alive. We woke up everyday excited for the day's adventure and we fell asleep with smiles on our faces. We met like-minded people during our journey and new friendships were forged. India will always hold a special place in our hearts and now I can't wait for you to read on and explore the places that we did! Jaipur AMER FORT We started our first morning in Jaipur with this incredible sunrise. Doesn't this place look like the Great Wall of China India? We hiked up here at about 6am and we waited for the sun to peek out from the horizon. The unobstructed view from the fort is incredibly stunning, it overlooks the city of Jaipur. INSIDE AMER FORT We planned to shoot inside Amer Fort the moment it opened, as this place is known to have tourists all day. There are elephant rides up to the fort and I really hope that tourists would be more mindful about riding these gentle giants and opt for the jeep ride instead. The entrance fee for Amer Fort is 500INR. OUTSIDE AMER FORT There are beautiful chatris right outside Amer Fort that are surrounded by hundreds of pigeons, you can buy bird food from the locals to feed the birds too. PANNA MEENA KA KUND (STEP WELL) If you're planning to shoot at the Step Well, it can be a little tricky. Our friend Puneet talked to the security guard and we paid him a little tip to shoot on the steps. There are also monkeys around so please look out for your belongings while you're shooting! The steps lead down to a well, but you're not allowed to swim in it. JAGAT SHIROMANI TEMPLE CITY PALACE Inside City Palace, there is the beautiful Blue Room which is part of the Royal Tour. You will not be able to access the Blue Room if you're not part of the Royal Tour, so make sure you purchase the correct ticket! Tickets can be purchased at the entrance of City Palace. For the regular ticket for foreigners, it costs 700INR and for the Royal Tour, the ticket costs 3500INR and 2000INR with a student discount. Below are the beautiful gates of City Palace, each gate represents different seasons. The Lotus Gate which represents Summer The Peacock Gate which represents Monsoon The Green Gate which represents Spring MAHARANI KI CHATRI CENOTAPHS This historical site is a special area for funeral for the maharanis or the royal ladies. It is located on the Amber Road near the Jal Mahal (Water Palace). Puneet told us that a cenotaph was finished with a roof structure only if the queen died before her King and it would remain unfinished if she died after the death of the King. PATRIKA GATE The Patrika Gate is my favourite place is Jaipur, it is bursting with color and intricate details. If you look closely, both ends of the path are different. There is no entrance fee to the Patrika Gate, but I do recommend going early as the light streams in during the afternoon and there will be lots of shadows and uneven lighting. ALBERT HALL MUSEUM Just 20 minutes from Patrika Gate, you'll find yourself at the beautiful Albert Hall. This place has the most pigeons I've ever seen in my life, way more pigeons than the Duomo Di Milano. We didn't get a chance to explore the museum itself as we had a flight to catch. SAMODE PALACE Samode Palace is an hour drive away from Jaipur. It is actually a hotel and if you would like to visit the premises, the entrance fee is 1000INR per person if you're not a guest. The entrance fee of 1000INR is also inclusive of a lunch at Samode Palace's restaurant. You can order whatever that is within your entrance fee. We had a great 3 days in Jaipur with Puneet (our Airbnb host turned friend). He brought us around and we had so much fun, laughter and meaningful conversations daily. If you ever need a guide or photographer in Jaipur, be sure to hit Puneet up! You won't regret it, promise! (All photos of Dan and I are shot by Puneet Yadav) UDAIPUR We said goodbye to Puneet and Dan and I headed off to Udaipur on our own. We roamed the City of Lakes and got lost among the bustling streets. Shopping is so fun in Udaipur and I couldn't resist the colourful embroidered purses! Udaipur is also known as Venice of the East, there is a rooftop restaurant/bar in every hotel. We had a late lunch at this beautiful rooftop restaurant that so many of you were asking about! JAGAT NIWAS PALACE This restaurant is located at the rooftop of Jagat Niwas Palace. It is a hotel situated in front of the lake. You can walk almost everywhere in Udaipur, every hotel is walking distance from one another and if you have time, you can check out all the rooftop bars and restaurants in Udaipur! AHAR CENOTAPHS Similar to the Maharani Ki Chatri in Jaipur, this is another historical site in Udaipur. There was no one when we visited this place, and it was very peaceful. No entrance fee was required here too. We had a very short time in Udaipur and we wish we could explore more. I've come to the end of this post and I hope you guys find this helpful! You can read my other posts on India below: Follow Me to India Part I Follow Me to India Part II Our India Video: Love, Amelyn
What you need to know for a hassle-free Taj Mahal experience in Agra. Backpacking Golden Triangle. INDIA.
Day 225-228: Jaipur The sky in northern India is a deep shade of ivory. At 5pm, a red sun is extinguished by the thick layer of pollution far above the horizon, signaling the days end. No one seems to notice, and time never slows down for the billions living in India, in a perpetual frenzy to [โฆ]
I had two sunrise shoots at Gateway of India, the first being uneventful insofar as unwarranted attention goes. The light was beautiful but not what I am used to. The second shoot was spent explaining to an officer the necessity of using a tripod to shoot long exposure stills. During the day there are many โresidentโ photographers present taking photos of tourists with the Gateway as a background. The perimeter and surrounding area is heavily guarded and a section of the Wikipedia article below reveals why. โThe Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The structure is a basalt arch, 26 metres (85 feet) high. It lies at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg at the water's edge in Mumbai Harbour. It was a crude jetty used by the fishing community which was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other prominent people. In earlier times, it would have been the first structure that visitors arriving by boat in Mumbai would have seen. The Gateway has also been referred to as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai, and is the city's top tourist attraction. The structure was erected to commemorate the landing of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder, when they visited India in 1911. Built in Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911. The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924. The Gateway was later the ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay. It served to allow entry and access to India. The monument has faced three terror attacks from the beginning of the 21st century; twice in 2003 and it was also the disembarkation point in 2008 when four gunmen attacked the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, there has been a proposal to close all these jetties and replace them with two newer ones to be built near the Bombay Presidency Radio Club nearby. The second and third jetties are the starting point for tours of Elephanta Caves, which is a 50-minute boat ride away by ferry. Other routes from the Gateway include ferry rides to Alibaug and Mandwa; these ferries are said to carry passengers above their certified capacity due to their popularity. The Gateway of India is a major tourist destination and a popular gathering spot for locals, street vendors and photographers. In 2012, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation moved the "Elephanta Festival of music and dance" from its original location at Elephanta Caves (where it had been celebrated for 23 years) to the Gateway due to the increased capacity offered by the venue. The Gateway can host 2,000 to 2,500 people, whereas Elephanta Caves could host only 700 to 800 people. A bomb planted in a taxi exploded near the gateway in the 2003. The gateway was also the site of a major bomb-blast in August 2003 and was the disembarkation point of the terrorists participating in the November 2008 terror attacks when four gunmen attacked the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower. Public movement in certain areas was restricted after the 2008 attacksโ.
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Panna Meena Ka Kund is a little bit of a hidden gem in Jaipur and most tourists miss it as they make a beeline to the famous Amber Fort. However, this remote stepwell is well
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