Northern India Journey

From the Taj Mahal to desert cities, fragments of life across Agra and Rajasthan.

2017 - 2020
India

A Journey of Contrasts

Traveling through Agra and Rajasthan was a journey of contrasts. Long hours on crowded trains taught patience, while the bustling streets of New Delhi offered both friendly smiles and the occasional attempted scam.

Monuments That Tell Stories

The Taj Mahal, iconic and breathtaking, provided a calm pause amid the city’s energy, while desert fortresses in Rajasthan stood quietly over the arid landscapes. Along the way, I met people of all kinds — some generous and welcoming, others more reserved — making the trip rich with varied experiences. Each moment, from the monuments to everyday encounters, contributed to the story of northern India.
Three Indian women in traditional sarees standing with crossed arms in a historic courtyard, with a young child in front.
Women waiting outside a temple in New Delhi.
Passengers seated inside a busy bus, including a woman in a pink headscarf resting her head on the seat.
A bus journey through Rajasthan.
Man wearing a beanie and white shirt riding a bicycle through a crowded busy market street.
A glimpse of the crowded streets of Agra.
Woman in traditional Indian attire looking at an ornately carved sandstone pavilion on steps leading into a calm body of water.
A peaceful moment at Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer.

Project gallery

A woman in a red sari carrying a child, standing on a pathway facing the Taj Mahal with other visitors around.
Two camels walking on desert sand dunes during a colorful sunset with a dramatic sky.
Close-up portrait of an elderly man with a long white beard and eyebrows wearing a vibrant orange and red turban and a white garment.
Elderly man with painted face and long white beard raising his hand in blessing at sunset.
Illuminated facade of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India, featuring ornate honeycomb windows with colorful stained glass at night.
Elderly woman wearing a beige shawl with a hood, standing against a textured wall.
Elderly man in traditional clothing and turban sitting barefoot on stone steps with 'NO SHOES' painted on the wall below.
Elderly man with bright orange hair and a patterned blue sweater sitting indoors.
A man in traditional attire and a woman in a headscarf are near a historic gateway with a garden pathway and trees in the background.