Our trip through India was a whirlwind of activity and chaos, as we travelled from Kathmandu to Varanasi to Rishikesh to Dharamsala to Delhi to Mumbai to Delhi. We spent a lot of time on trains and in rickshaws, and had a few memorable near-death experiences by bus. Here are some photos of the events in between.
Some of the unique wildlife along the Nepal-India border.
Pilgrims coming to worship the great Ganga, Varanasi
There is a place for everything in Varanasi. Here, the freshly cleaned cloth is laid out to dry. 10 feet away is the ledge where everyone poops, and beyond that is the place to get your head shaven.
Bathers and worshippers placing prayers in the water during the evening ceremony, Varanasi
Floating prayers
The wide and beautiful Ganga at sunset, Rishikesh
A lonely cow near the Ram Jula bridge, Rishikesh
Beautiful illegal art at the Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
An homage to many great spiritual and musical leaders, Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
The Sri Ved Niketan Ashram crew (Germany, Taiwan, Scotland, New Zealand), Rishikesh
The beautiful dilapidated structures, Beatles Ashram, Rishikesh
Mmm, plastic bag! You can tell which cows eat the most garbage by the amount of mucus exiting their noses
Sri Ved Niketan Ashram, home of Charlie Alpha, Rishikesh
Tibetan-style meeting room at the Chonor House, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala
The Dalai Lama's inner temple, McLeod Ganj. He gets the big golden chair. The art in here is breathtaking.
A view of the mountains surrounding Dharamsala
Prayer wheels surrounding the Dalai Lama's temple. Om Ma Ni Pad Me Hum
India's original Hard Rock Cafe, complete with motorcycle and stylish belt buckle
Me so generously giving the local animals a taste of my delicious rice pudding!
Neal posing at the Red Fort, Old Delhi
The intricate inlay at the Red Fort
One of the many beautiful water channels running the grounds of the Red Fort
We bought this beard for only 50 rupees!! Sadly, the guards at the Taj Mahal gave it the no-no finger.
Our picturesque photo at the Taj, containing as few people as possible on a typically crowded day
One of the many amazing birds of India, drinking from the sprinkler
Neal blinded by the beautiful white marble
A rare side view of the Taj Mahal, Agra
Neal pulling off the hobo look as we sit between cars on the 4-hour train ride home
