Tag: wanderlust
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Exploring Agra: A Dream Visit to the Taj Mahal
After our incredible time trekking and enjoying the magic of Leh, Ladakh, we headed back to Delhi to make way for our next stop: Agra. This was a part of the trip that I was incredibly excited for, as I have been dreaming of visiting the Taj Mahal my entire life. I’m not sure what…
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High Passes, Hidden Wonders, and Himalayan Magic in Leh, Ladakh
After our whirlwind 36 hours in Delhi, we boarded a plane to the city of Leh, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, land currently administered by the Indian Government (so part of India at this time due to a political technicality). Travelling to Leh was high on George’s request list when we started planning…
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Railways to Rickshaws: A Whirlwind Day in Delhi
In between the major stops of our India trip—McLeod Ganj and Leh—we ventured back to Delhi for about 36 hours to meet up with my friend Zoe and do some sightseeing. Since we had an interesting adventure getting to Delhi and some unique sightseeing experiences, I thought I’d summarize our time there in a short…
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Exploring the Tibetan Heart of India in Mcleod Ganj
After the intensity of Varanasi, our next destination was the serene region of McLeod Ganj, nestled near Dharamshala in the state of Himachal Pradesh. We were eager to escape the sweltering heat of the plains and spend some time exploring the cool, picturesque mountains in the region. Note that this post is a continuation of…
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Discovering the Soul of India in Varanasi
After a couple of days in Kolkata, our next stop on our travels in India was the holy city of Varanasi. If you’d like to read about our most recent stop on the trip prior to Varanasi, my previous post is linked here. Day 19: Overnight Train to Varanasi Just before dinner, we headed in…
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First Taste of India in Kolkata
After several flights and some very fun explorations through Thailand, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, we were thrilled to finally make it to India! As long as I have been travelling, I have always wanted to visit India. I have long heard that India is the “final frontier” of backpacking, as it can be much more…
Where the Paved Road Ends 