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From the oasis town of Jaisalmer in Rajastan, I drove with three other travelers and two guides to the nearby Thar Desert, where a group of camels awaited us far from any civilization. Without hesitation, I chose a camel as my means of transportation, which …
The pilgrim cities along the north Indian river Ganges are a sought-after destination for devout Hindus. Flocking from all over the country, they come primarily for the ritual bath. When I explored the Ganges by boat in Varanasi, the shore was densely populated with people …
I usually approach the world’s great sights with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I look forward to finally seeing the place with my own eyes, on the other hand, I also know the dark sides that such popular locations possess. When I arrived in …
After a 24-hour journey from Kathmandu to India, I reached the city of Varanasi in the morning by night train. Still half asleep, I rode a rickshaw through town and was overwhelmed by its intensity. A large part of life takes place on the streets: …
What makes street scenes in India so incredibly photogenic? Sure, it’s the exoticism for one thing, but whenever I took the time to observe closely, I discovered the special details. Walking through Jodhpur, I saw four Indian creatures independently focused on pleasurable everyday activities: scratching …