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India

Cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, India
Culture India

Jodhpur: Night And Day In The Blue City

July 20, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

As we walked into the old city in Jodhpur, silence fell. Suddenly there were no homeless people sleeping in the street. There were no dogs. There was nobody at all, which for India is really unusual. Walking further into the maze of alleyways, unsure exactly which way to go, we finally saw some people up […]

Bathers on the steps of Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar, India
Culture India

Haridwar: Fiery Offerings At The Ganga Aarti And How Not To Get There

April 7, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Bright flowers bobbed down the Ganges in leafy baskets, each with a tiny flame flickering in the centre. The incense from the offerings wafted across the water to the crowds seated on the riverbank. The devotees raised their arms as one, chanting along with the preachers. Across the river, holy men crouched on the steps […]

Sacks of chilli peppers in the Pink City, Jaipur, India
Culture India

Snake Charmers And Sundials: The Highlights Of Jaipur’s Pink City

February 28, 2019November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

As the lid was lifted off the basket, the snake’s head wove upwards.  Its beady unblinking eyes were cautiously alert, its hood flaring out in a defensive display. The head continued to weave in time with the haunting tones of the pungi, a curious wind instrument made from a gourd. The snake charmer was clad […]

Taj Mahal and gardens in Agra, India
Culture India

Agra: Exploring The Taj Mahal And Shah Jahan’s Legacy

January 16, 2019February 24, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

The crenellated sandstone walls rising up behind the wide moat were supposed to be impregnable but no one ever dreamed of an assault such as this. The arrow slits and murder holes that once spelled doom for invading soldiers now assist the progress of the advancing scourge. The ornate gates, built to withstand the onslaught […]

Fully laden camels sitting in the desert near Jaisalmer, India
India Nature

Jaisalmer: Camel Trekking On The Silk Road

December 26, 2018February 15, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

The camel edged nearer and nearer until it was peering over my shoulder, a little too close for comfort. It smiled at me, bearing its perfect yellow teeth before leaning in and clamping down on my arm. It chewed thoughtfully as we plodded along until I managed to wrestle my arm away.  I had thought […]

13-storey temple and Lakshman Jhula bridge in Rishikesh, India
Culture India

Searching For The Third Eye In Rishikesh

October 18, 2018November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

“Hello, Rishikesh?” The cry heralded the arrival of yet another tuk-tuk. This driver, like all the others we encountered in Haridwar, seemed intent on taking us to Rishikesh. It didn’t seem to matter that it was already 10pm. What better time to embark on a lengthy journey into the mountains? We were curious to find […]

Monkey sitting on a wall with view of Aravalli Hills and Jaipur city behind
Culture India

Jaipur’s Hills Are Alive: Exploring Nahargarh Fort And Galtaji

August 27, 2018November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

As we tramped along the cobbled path, a high pitched squeal caught our attention. The squealing became increasingly frantic and we finally spotted the source. Four young boys were wrestling with a large and very vocal pig. With some effort they managed to hog-tie the pig and manhandle it onto their motorbike. Two boys carefully […]

Women selling spices at roadside in Delhi, India
India Travel Tips

Avoiding Delhi Belly: How To Stay Healthy In India

July 26, 2018November 21, 2019Adventure O'ClockComment(0)

Rumbling through the streets of Thailand, inhaling the traffic fumes, I began to realise that it wasn’t just the tuk tuk that was rumbling. As we arrived at the train station, the waves of nausea reached critical mass and I made a frantic dash for the bathroom. The attendant was unsympathetic as she demanded the […]

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