Street life of Paharganj in Dehli where I stayed in a cheap and disgusting backpacker guesthouse
Red Fort is a green lush area in the middle of Dehli.
The toytrain from Chandigar to Shimla. It was really slow and uncomfortable but I loved the journey because of the great views.
The mall in Shimla was usually more crowded than this
One of many traffic accidents on the road from Shimla til Manali. The truck drivers in India are crazy.
My first encounter with the spectacular Himalaya. I spent 5 days in this heaven among wild mountains and hot springs in Manali.
Dharamsala, the current home of Dalai Lama from Tibet
Trekking in the mountains beyond Dharamsala. Because of mist I was not able to see the stunning sceneries.
The Golden Temple in Amritsar is the most holy place of the Sikhs. I found it so beautiful, that I had to return the following day.
Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the seven Wonders of the World. Probably the most beautiful building I have ever seen. A shocking 500 rupies entrance.
A picture from the impressive and beautiful surroundings of Taj Mahal in Agra
I walked several kilometers along the shores of Ganges. This picture is from one the many Ghats in Varanasi.
Boat-trip on the holy river of Ganges. The boatman was shocked when I wanted to row the boat.
Me and two friendly guards at City Palace in Jaipur
The camels are still in use in the streets of the pink city Jaipur. However I did not see many of them.
The famous building Hawa Mahal where the emperor had his huge harem.The windows overlooking the streets of Jaipur, was the only place in this prison where the women could see the outside world.
Elephants transport tourists to and from the impressive Amber Fort in Jaipur
One of the many Camel safaries between Pushkar and Jaisalmar
The holy lake of Pushkar. A green spot in the desert, frequently visited by backpackers, especially Israelis.
The elephants are a big tourist attraction in the streets of Udaipur
The entire city of Udaipur is surounded by a big wall. Here I am visiting the highest point with breathtaking views in all directions.
Lake Palace in Udaipur by sunset, well known scenes from the James Bond movie Octopussy
Ahmedabad is a big city south of Rajastan. The polluted river divides the rich people in the west from the poor people in the east. Two different worlds indeed. Just a few weeks later there was an enormous earthquake killing thousands of peoples.
The marina in Chennai is a relaxing and cooling place for the local people. I hardly met any westerns in the hot and unpleasant city of Chennai.
Kovalam Beach, undoubtly the most frequented beach in the beautiful southpart of Kerala
Kathakali-dance in the evening. A pleasent and warm night on the beach in Kovalam.
Chinese fishingnet close to Fort Cochin
The backwaters of Kerala is a short bustrip from the city Cochin. I had never been in a jungle before, so this was a new experience for me....
This Indian man climbed one of the palms, and served us fresh coconut milk afterwards.
In the middle of Indias backwater jungle in Kerala
3 young backpackers from Australia (Sarah, Kate and Helen). We stayed at the same Bed&Breakfast in Cochin for some few days, before Pavel left eastwards, the girls southwards and myself northwards to Goa.
Me and Pavel from Prague (Czech Republic) enjoy the boat trip in the backwaters of Kerala
This is a beautiful tropical beach of Goa
The Portugisian Fort in Goa is a pleasant visit not far from Anjuna
This is Vagator beach close to the backpacker paradise Anjuna, the biggest rave scene in Goa
Arambol is a beautiful beach in the north part of Goa, and it's not so crowded by tourists as the south part.
The harbour Gateway of India hosts one of the most famous hotels in Mumbai (Taj Mahal Hotel on the left hand)
This beach is the border between the rich westend of Mumbai (Bollywood) and the rather poor eastend
Tomb of Ali is a crowded spot west of Mumbai
This map shows my travel route in India. Approx 8000 kilometers in railway journeys in addition to several sleepless nights on crowded buses in the north.
