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Glimpses of India

Every picture tells a story. Take a look at the beautiful moments, smiling faces, and breathtaking landscapes captured on our journeys.

Bright turquoise ocean waves crashing on a sandy beach with dark rocks and tall palm trees in the background. — Turquoise waves crash against rocky shores along a sun-drenched tropical coastline lined with palm trees.

Wide shot of the historic Udaipur City Palace complex in Rajasthan reflecting on the calm surface of Lake Pichola. — The grand facade of the Udaipur City Palace reflecting beautifully on the calm waters of Lake Pichola, Rajasthan.

High-angle symmetrical shot of the dry, ancient stone stepwell Agrasen ki Baoli in Delhi showing arched corridors on multiple levels. — The deep, symmetrical stone architecture of the historic Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell in New Delhi.

A traditional thatched-roof houseboat cruising through a river filled with blooming pink water lilies and surrounded by palm trees in Kerala. — A traditional Kettuvallam houseboat glides smoothly through a vibrant field of pink water lilies in Kerala.

Beautiful landscape of terraced green tea plantations on rolling hills covered in morning mist and soft sunlight. — Morning sunlight pierces through clouds over the rolling, terraced green tea plantations of Munnar, Kerala.

Daytime view of the gilded Golden Temple in Amritsar, surrounded by a large holy water tank and marble walkways. — The shimmering Golden Temple stands elegantly in the center of the holy Amrit Sarovar tank.

A herd of Asian elephants standing in tall green grass near water, with one elephant spraying water into the air from its trunk. — A herd of Asian elephants enjoys a refreshing bath and sprays water near a riverbank surrounded by lush greenery.

View through a stone archway looking into the grand, sunlit central courtyard and decorated gateway of Amber Fort in Jaipur. — The inner courtyard of the historic Amber Fort viewed through a beautifully carved stone archway.

Rows of white and gold memorial chortens at Dochula Pass in Bhutan with green mountain forests under a cloudy blue sky. — The 108 memorial stupas at Dochula Pass standing proudly against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains.

Man in traditional turban walking in an intricate yellow sandstone haveli courtyard with ducks. — A glimpse into traditional life amidst the detailed carvings of a Rajasthani palace.

Sri Lankan folk dancer performing in highly detailed embroidered traditional costume and jewelry. — Vibrant expressions and intricate attire bring India’s rich folk dance traditions to life.

Indian child painted and dressed as Hindu deity Lord Shiva with a marigold crown during a festival. — A young devotee embodies Lord Shiva during a traditional cultural festival.

Close-up of traditional folk musicians from Rajasthan wearing bright multi-colored turbans. — Musicians in iconic pagris (turbans) prepare to perform traditional folk melodies.

Colorful Indian handicraft market stall with beaded ornaments, textiles, and elephant figures. — A burst of color at a local market showcasing India’s diverse artisan crafts.

Close-up portrait of a roaring Royal Bengal Tiger in an Indian national park. — The majestic power of the Royal Bengal Tiger captured up close in the wild.

Aerial view of wooden boats on calm water in Kerala backwaters surrounded by palm trees. — A serene aerial perspective of boats navigating the famous palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala.

Lush tiered waterfall cascading over dark rocks in a dense tropical Indian forest. — Nature thrives in the hidden, verdant waterfalls of India’s dense forests.

Taj Mahal reflection in Yamuna River under full moon at twilight. — The Taj Mahal glows softly under a full moon, mirrored in the Yamuna River.

A row of historic, detailed stone-carved water spouts shaped like crocodile monsters (Makaras) protruding from a red brick wall, with clean water pouring into a stone pool. — Traditional Nepalese stone water spouts carved like mythical creatures feeding into a historic sunken pool.

A line of Hindu priests in bright red traditional attire standing on a river ghat at dusk, holding up large, tiered brass lamps filled with burning flames during a ritual. — Hindu priests dressed in red robes perform the traditional Ganga Aarti ritual with multi-layered brass fire lamps.

Front view of a large, golden Buddha statue seated in a meditative pose on an ornate, colorful pedestal with traditional Tibetan inscriptions and stone lion carvings. — A massive golden Buddha statue holding a begging bowl, set against a backdrop of pine trees and an overcast sky.

A vertical view of three-tiered wooden resort cabins with thatched roofs built into a steep, lush green hillside with palm trees in the foreground. — Multilevel thatched-roof eco-cabins nestled in a lush tropical hillside surrounded by palm trees.

A colorful mountain town valley with closely packed residential buildings in the foreground and the prominent, snow-covered triangular peak of Mount Machapuchare rising in the background under a blue sky. — The colorful buildings of Pokhara, Nepal, set against the snow-capped peak of Mount Machapuchare.

A wide, white-water rocky stream flowing rapidly down a hill surrounded by manicured green tea plantation bushes and tall forest trees under a cloudy sky. — A fast-flowing mountain river cutting through lush green tea fields and dense forest on a misty day.

A dramatic landscape view of the white-walled Tiger's Nest Monastery with traditional golden roofs built directly into the side of a massive, dark grey rock cliff. — The iconic Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery precariously perched on a sheer mountain cliff in Bhutan.

Top-down perspective of an inner courtyard of a traditional Indian haveli, featuring multiple tiers of detailed, hand-carved wooden balconies and a central patterned rug on the floor below. — A bird’s-eye view looking down into the intricately carved wooden courtyard of a historic Indian mansion.

A corner perspective of the majestic white marble Victoria Memorial building featuring classical European architectural details, a large central dome, and corner towers against a cloudy sky. — The grand white marble facade and corner towers of the historic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.