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In this archive story we are learning about the Indian culture in India and India's itineraries.
Read the background story of this archive photo by the photographer. |
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India is such a vast country and has so much to see that visitors are tempted to pack in as much as possible. Reflecting the colorful Rajasthani culture, Rajasthani clothes have a lot of embroidery and Rajasthani dresses are usually designed in bright colors like blue, yellow and orange and add color to the culture of Rajasthan. Traveling and photographing in India is wonderful and full of beauty, charm and adventure and there is no end to the adventures we can have, if only we seek them with our eyes open. |
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An Indian itinerary
India's rich and multi-layered cultures are dominated by religious and spiritual themes. While it is a mistake to assume that there is a single unified Indian culture, there certainly are unifying themes that link the various cultures. India's cultural heritage is expressed through its myriad of languages in which much great literature and poetry has been written. It can be seen in its music both in its classical Carnatic and Hindustani forms and in modern Bollywood music. India also has a vast tradition of classical and folk dances. Art and theatre flourish amongst the bustling cities of the country, against the backdrop of the ever expanding western influences.
What is an itinerary?
A travel itinerary is a schedule of events relating to planned travel, generally including destinations to be visited at specified times and means of transportation to move between those destinations. For instance, both the plan of a business trip and the route of a road trip or the proposed outline of one, are travel itineraries. |
Sightseeing in India
Sightseeing is one of the best ways to explore a new city and get a better understanding of the culture and people. It allows you to take in the sights, sounds and smells of a new city in a short span of time. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, sightseeing can make your trip even more enjoyable. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your sightseeing experience. First, it is important to research the city you are visiting before you arrive. Knowing the history of the area, the top attractions and any must-see spots can help you make the most of your time and it is also a good idea to purchase tickets for any attractions or tours you would like to do in advance. This can save you valuable time and energy when you are on the ground.
Pick the right mode of transportation
Once you are there, it is important to pick the right mode of transportation or as the photographer do is walking, which he think is the best way to take in the sights and sounds of a city, but if you are pressed for time, taking a bus or subway can help you cover more ground. If you are visiting a large city, consider taking a 'Tuk-tuk'. If you are looking for a fun and interesting way to spend your vacation, then why not try sightseeing? Sightseeing is an activity that involves visiting places of interest and taking in the sights and sounds of the area. Whether you are visiting a large city, a small town or even just the countryside, sightseeing can provide you with plenty of unique experiences that you will not forget any time soon.
"Sightseeing is a great way to see and experience new places. It is also a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime. To get the most out of your sightseeing adventure in India, it is important to plan ahead. Research the area and make a list of places you would like to visit and this can include landmarks, museums, monuments, parks and any other places of interest. Make sure you also plan ahead for transportation and accommodation"
Start exploring at your destination
Once you have arrived at your destination in India, it is time to start exploring. Take your time and enjoy the sights and sounds of the area and take photographs to document the experience and have something to look back on when you are back home. Another great thing about sightseeing is that you can do it with friends, family or even alone. If you are traveling with a group, you can split up and explore different places or plan activities together. If you are traveling alone, you can take your time and really soak up the atmosphere of the place.
Cultural aspects in India
Vibrant processions are seen going on everywhere, especially during festivals that can be seen on an Indian itinerary. Ganesh Chatutrthi processions in Mumbai, Dusshera in Mysore and so on are some important processions which have to be seen. Along with these, marriage and religious processions are also seen on the roads. You can see people dance, play music and drums, play with colors and so on.
Indians value their family system a lot
When you travel it is good to know the foundation of the country. Typically, an Indian's family encompasses what would be called the 'Extended family in the West'. It is routine for Indians to live as part of the paternal family unit throughout their lives for instance sons live together with their parents all their lives and daughters live with their parents till they get married. The relationship is mutually self-supporting.
Parents may support their children for longer than is common in the West, brothers and sisters may support each other and sons are expected to take care of their parents in their old age. Living with parents does not carry the same stigma as it does in Denmark, where the photographer is from. Nowadays, most indian families are becoming more open.
Naturally, the arrangements are not perfect and there are strains and breakups, especially by the time the third generation grows up. Also, it has now become common for children to move away from the parental house for education and employment. Nonetheless, it is fair to say that the joint family is still seen as the norm and an ideal to aspire to, and Indians continue to care about their family's honour, achievements and failures even while they are not living together. Despite the weakening of the Caste system in India the country remains a fairly stratified society. Indians care about a person's background and position in society as is the case elsewhere in the world. This attitude, when combined with the legacy of colonial rule, results in some rather interesting, if unfortunate consequences. Paler skin is deemed desirable but there is no discrimination on the basis of color.
"Begin any trip to India with the knowledge that no matter how long your vacation, it will not be long enough. Knowing this can help you make the best of your time here and prevent you from planning a punishing schedule that will leave you not only thoroughly overwhelmed, but with an uncomfortable feeling that you have rushed through most of what you did see"
An itinerary in India
Despite greatly improved accommodations and transportation options, India is still a challenging destination and you should always be prepared to take in stride a delayed flight, slow check-in, or upset tummy on, say, a long-distance train. Set aside time to acclimatize and simply unwind this is, after all, a vacation. Ideally, you should find a route that covers those experiences or sights that really appeal to you, as the range of possible itineraries is endless. If possible, extend your trip two weeks is not enough time to come to grips with India and set aside more time for those destinations that sound most appealing to you.
You could, of course, combine a trip to both the north and the south, but then you really should stick to one state and even one hotel in each area. For instance, you can arrive in Delhi, travel through Agra and then Jaipur, Bundi and Udaipur, covering this region in 8 days and then head south to Kerala. In Kerala, you can cover Cochin and Kumarakom cruising the backwaters and finish off with a couple of days south of Kovalam or, better still, in the less-discovered far north of Kerala, before flying out of Bengaluru or Mumbai.
If you do in fact extend your time in India, make your way from Delhi to the Golden Temple in Amritsar and then explore the remote valleys of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti before heading into surreal Ladakh, alternatively, you can take a road trip from Delhi through the picturesque Kumaon in Uttarakhand or take off from Kolkata to Darjeeling book the famous toy train there and Buddhist Sikkim. Whatever you decide to do, it is highly recommended that you end your trip in one of India's natural paradises, at least to recover from the sensual assault you will experience exploring the crowded and often polluted urban areas. These oases include the beaches on the Malabar coast and Goa, the backwaters of Kerala, the lunar landscapes and wooded hills of the Himalayas and the wonderful hotels and resorts in Rajasthan.
Should limited time force you to include only the most obvious stops in your itinerary, you will invariably only make contact with those locals who depend on you for a living, which regrettably could leave you with a frustrated sense that many of India's inhabitants are grasping, manipulative, or downright pushy. This is why it is so important to get off the beaten tourist track, and book at least one homestay in order to experience firsthand the warmth, hospitality and generosity of the Indian people and their culture, which celebrates an ancient philosophy of the guest as god.
"The 'Golden Triangle' is the most popular tourist route in India and for very good reason. Delhi, Jaipur and Agra are three cities that capture your imagination and take you into the fascinating, decadent and passionate world of the Mughals and Maharajas"
Where is the 'Golden Triangle' in India?
India's 'Golden Triangle' refers to three prestigious points in Northern India, which are New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, which do indeed form a triangle on the map. Flying into New Delhi, the capital, then to Agra in Uttar Pradesh state and onto Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Famous tourist circuit in India
India's 'Golden Triangle' is a tourist circuit in India that connects the national capital, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Named because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on a map. The trips usually start in Delhi and move south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra, then west, to the desert landscapes of Rajasthan. It is normally possible to do the trip by coach or private journey through most tour operators. The 'Golden Triangle' is now a well-traveled route, providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes. The circuit is about 720 kilometers by road and each leg is about 4 to 6 hours of driving.
Celebrating life in India
India is the very first place you must visit as this is an excellent place and India has been celebrating life with all its joys for many years. If you find exotic, colorful and mysterious places unforgettable, this is the best place for you. Despite the changes and diversity in India, the country is still a picturesque and unique travel destination.
The photographer has not only examined India's current statistics of street children, but also seen well-known sites like the Taj Mahal or the landscapes like the labyrinthine of the streets or the desert are just a few facets of the incredibly diverse northern India. From Varanasi in the east to Udaipur or Jaisalmer in the west, from the Aravallis to the Ganges plain, all regions and cities worth seeing are described in photographs.
If you are planning an Adventure trip to India, pack your bags now and catch the next flight because in India you will find a unique civilization and culture.
See this video about India made by Explore India.
Though an itinerary can include Delhi, Agra and Jaipur known as the 'Golden Triangle' and captures many of the essential Rajasthan sights, it does not include Jaisalmer, one of Rajasthan's most wonderful destinations, primarily because it is not very easy to get to. In a two-week vacation that also takes in Delhi and Agra, it would be hard but not impossible to include Jaisalmer. Best to extend your stay in India by a few days if you want to cover this oldest living fortified city in Rajasthan. Located in the heart of the Thar Desert on India's far western border, Jaisalmer has breathtakingly beautiful, crumbling sandstone mansions, though its main attraction, Golden Fort, is reason enough to travel this far west, not least because it may not exist in a few years time.
Though not as impressive as Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Jaisalmer has its unique charm as an inhabited medieval fort. So if you do come to Jaisalmer, plan to spend two nights, not least because it takes so long to get to here.
Read also: An Indian portrait
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India is a land full of stories. On every street, on every corner and in the many places in India, life is rushing by you as a photographer with millions of stories to be told. In the archive story above, you hopefully had a readable insight in the story that was behind the photo of a bejewelled woman in Rajasthan. On this website of Kristian Bertel | Photography you can find numerous travel pictures from the photographer. Stories and moments that tell the travel stories of how the photographer captured the specific scene that you see in the picture. The photographer's images have a story behind them, images that all are taken from around India throughout his photo journeys. The archive stories delve into Kristian's personal archive to reveal never-before-seen, including portraits and landscapes beautifully produced snapshots from various travel assignments. The archive is so-far organized into photo stories, this one included, each brought to life by narrative text and full-color photos. Together, these fascinating stories tell a story about the life in India. India, the motherland to many people around the world, a land of unforgetable travel moments. The archive takes viewers on a spectacular visual journey through some of the most stunning photographs to be found in the photographer's archive collection. The photographer culled the images to reflect the many variations on the universal theme of beauty and everyday life in India. By adding these back stories the photographer's work might immensely enhanced the understanding of the photographs.
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