India Archives - Dan Flying Solo https://www.danflyingsolo.com/category/destinations/asia/india/ Travel Blog & Travel Photography | Exploring the world solo... Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:33:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 A quick look at Lucknow: one day in the Uttar Pradesh capital https://www.danflyingsolo.com/travel-lucknow-one-day/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/travel-lucknow-one-day/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:48:00 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=15534 My one day in Lucknow was completely unexpected but determined to make the most of the flying visit, I crammed a lot into my short time in Uttar Pradesh.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/travel-lucknow-one-day/feed/ 17 The Kumbh Mela in photos: 25 postcards (and facts) from India’s greatest gathering https://www.danflyingsolo.com/kumbh-mela-photos-facts-canon-powershot-sx740/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/kumbh-mela-photos-facts-canon-powershot-sx740/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:37:16 +0000 https://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=15305 The Kumbh Mela is the largest, and one of the most spiritual, events globally. Enjoy these photos and facts for an introductory insight.

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/one-day-in-varanasi/feed/ 21 The Golden Triangle with a Twist https://www.danflyingsolo.com/india-golden-triangle-tour/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/india-golden-triangle-tour/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:04:17 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=6464 The golden triangle which makes up Agra, Delhi and Jaipur is one of the most famous routes to travel in India. But how can you make it unique? How much of an insight into India do we really want?

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]]> https://www.danflyingsolo.com/india-golden-triangle-tour/feed/ 12 The Taj Mahal in photos: 15 postcards from India’s magnificent mausoleum https://www.danflyingsolo.com/taj-mahal-photography-tips/ https://www.danflyingsolo.com/taj-mahal-photography-tips/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:49:59 +0000 http://www.danflyingsolo.com/?p=6461 I'm gonna admit, I used to hate photographing world famous landmarks. Photographing the Taj Mahal is no different, but here are 14 photography tips to help you get a unique view of this famous monument.

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