Move into the world of maharajahs. The former rulers of India divided Rajasthan into small kingdoms, each with their own forts and palaces. The Taj Mahal is the best known, but there are more that are worth
Chai masala
Sipping on a steaming cup of chai masala you taste India. The spicy tea is now available all over the world but still tastes different in tailor’s seat in the yard of an Indian family
Ladakh region
Buddhism has been the largest religion in the deserted north of India for centuries. When crossing this area you will see almost as many monasteries as mountain peaks. The colourful Hemis monastery certainly stands out
Thar Desert Rajasthan
Scattered throughout the Thar Desert are towns and villages. Walled and cut off from the outside world. But the desert sand cannot be stopped: houses and temples are covered with a fine layer of dust
Pilgrimage sites: Varanasi – Amritsar – Pushkar
Religion is everywhere in India. But in the pilgrimage sites just a little more. Prayers buzzing through the streets. At the edge of holy waters is sacrificed, from the temples sounds chant
Gir Forest National Park
Humans and animals live side by side in gir forest national park. It is the question most special: the rare Asian lion or the Maldhari shepherds. For generations they have shared their habitat
Butter tea (sura), rice beer (arra) and yak meat
Butter tea, rice beer and yak meat. The menu in Bhutan is as simple as it is effective. At a thin height it keeps warm and gives energy.