the Rancher

indian rancher

While riding on a camel through a desert of Rajasthan, India, this rancher was trailing behind with his herd of sheep (or goats).  As with much of what is found in this region of India, the sight invokes feelings of yesteryear as its not everyday that you see a person herding his own [...]

Lake Palace

Lake Palace on Lake Pichola

The Lake Palace, also formally known as the White Palace was originaly built between the 16th and 18th centuries when Udaipur was made the capital city of Mewar. Currently this palace and its temples serve visitors as a hotel in the middle of the lake. Travel to and from palace is [...]

Traffic in Rajasthan

random street in rajasthan

Traffic in northern india is anything but boring.  Its not uncommon to see camels, cows, sheep, richshaws, buses, trucks, cars and people. Street lights exist but seem to be more ornamental then anything else.  Cars will often drive on the wrong side of the road, against opposing traffic when it seems [...]

Bengal Tiger

tiger walks near a river in india

At the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Rajasthan region of India, this tiger was a mere hundred or so yards from the vehicle which takes passengers around the expansive preserve. So silent and beautiful, the mere sight of one of these great cats is breath taking.

If you do [...]