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Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The sights and sounds of Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi

“Ahhhchooo”, “Ahhhchooo”…these were my first reactions to Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi. A very popular wholesale market in the […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

An afternoon at Safdarjung Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb is grandiose. Although it does not have the massive proportions of the more famous Humayun´s Tomb, it is […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Lodhi Gardens, my favourite Delhi park

One of the things I like best about Delhi is its gorgeous parks and how they are the haunts of […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Our wonderful Delhi stay: a photo essay

Momo smiled, breathed in rain-misted air, and said dreamily, “Mmm…I love Delhi. I can stay here forever.“ I looked at […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North

The kind happy monument called Jama Masjid in Delhi

My trysts with Delhi go long back and for some years I called the Indian capital city home. Funnily, all […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Srinagar Mughal gardens, flower filled royal niches

Srinagar is a city of gardens. Mughals loved Kashmir and decorated this mountainous state with gorgeous terraced gardens. These are […]

March 5, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The gorgeous Srinagar Tulip Festival

Spring is here and love is in the air. Flowers and love go hand in hand and this series is […]

March 4, 2023
#Srinagar #Dallake #Kashmirtourism
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Life on Srinagar lakes Instagrammed

I am obsessed with Srinagar lakes. Dal Lake coupled with Nigeen is my favourite photo subject. Although, most irresistible for […]

March 4, 2023
badamwari spring flowera
India, Kashmir, North

Spring festival, Navreh, and the blooming almond trees at Badamwari

Spring in Kashmir is beautiful beyond words. It enthralls the visitors and locals alike and heralds the end of the […]

March 4, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Kashmir photos that will make you want to pack your bags

‘Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream; to sit with elders of the […]

March 4, 2023
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