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The Taj Mahal

Published November 22, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

Delhi

Published November 20, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The Ganges: Part 2, The Lights of Ganga Aarti and Dewali

Published November 16, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The Ganges: Part 1, Hikers, Hippies and Holy Sadhus

Published November 9, 2018December 7, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The incredible views on the Kuari Pass Trek

Published November 2, 2018November 30, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in Destinations

The Foothill towns of Rewalsar and Shimla

Published October 29, 2018December 2, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The Strange and Unique Parvati Valley

Published October 24, 2018December 2, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

Spiti Valley – India’s Little Tibet

Published October 16, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

The beautiful Hampta Pass

Published October 8, 2018October 30, 2018 by Maggie and Richard in India

Stranded in a blizzard… in India

Published October 3, 2018January 17, 2019 by Maggie and Richard in India

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Victoria Monument in Kolkata was built as a memorial for Queen Victoria. It's a gorgeous marble building surrounded by a manicured garden. There are many walking paths in the garden that take you by ponds, statues and flower gardens. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #architecture #ancientarchitecture #beautifuldestinations #beautifulbuildings #memorial #kolkata #calcutta #mylpguide '#lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #indiagram #natgeophotography #natgeophotography #photooftheday #bucketlist #travelbug #travelblogger @archdigest #indiapictures

On the hike down from the Parasnath Hills pilgrimage we saw a large troupe of macaque monkeys. Most were watching from the trees like this one, but a few were on the path and were aggressive. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #parasnath #monkey #monkeys #wildlifephotography #wildlife #portrait #portraitphotography #hiking #hikingworldwide #trekking #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiaphotos #shotinindia #trees #instaindia #indiagram #travelgram #instatravel #travelbug #traveladdict #travelblog #photooftheday #bucketlist

The largest and most important temple on the Parasnath pilgrimage is Shikharji Temple. There were many pligrims walking up the long steps to this temple. There was even a photographer selling his services. After we said 'no thank you' to him, he asked for a selfie with us! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #jain #religion #shrine #temple #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiaphotos #shotinindia #instaindia #indiagram #travelgram #instatravel #bucketlist #photooftheday #natgeophotography #natgeoyourshot #travelblog #travelbug #architecture #trekking #hiking

A Jain priest walking the pilgrimage circuit on Parasnath Hills. Jain priests often are nude, carrying only a broom, as per their minimalist ideals. In the picture you can see one of the Jain pilgrims bowing to the priest. An important Jain tenant is non-violence. The broom is used to sweep the ground in front of him to ensure he doesn't step on any insects. They are vegas and won't even eat root vegetables as pulling them from the ground can kill bugs and microbes. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #jain #religion #culture #customs #pilgrimage #peopleoftheworld #people #portrait #portraitphotography #natgeopeople #natgeophotography #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #indiapictures #instaindia #travelbug #travelblog #traveladdict #instatravel #travelgram #photooftheday #bucketlist

A Jain priest on the pilgrimage to Parasnath Hills. All he has with him is his broom. Jain priests and nuns either wear white clothing or go nude. The broom is used to sweep the ground in front of him so that he does not step on and kill any insects. Jains are minimalists and strict vegans. Non-violence is one of their main tenants and that includes killing insects. It was an interest experience! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography ##travelphotography #jain #religion #customs #pilgrimage #culture #streetphotography #peopleoftheworld #people #portrait #portraitphotography #natgeopeople @fivestars_people #worldpeople #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #shotinindia #travelindia #instaindia #travelblog #travelbug #travelgram #instatravel #nude

From the top of Parasnath Hill you can see some of the 24 Jain temples that are a part of the Jain pilgrimage. It was 9km hike with 1000m elevation gain to reach the ridge. Then there is a 9km circuit to see all of the temples. There were thousands of pilgrims on the trek, some were curious why we were there as not many tourists visit this site. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #jain #shrine #temple #photooftheday #bucketlist #trekking #hikingworldwide #hiking #mountainlife #mountainculture #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #instaindia #indiaphotos #travelbug #traveladdict #instatravel #travelgram

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