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WORDS AND PHOTOS BY JOE PICKARD
South India

One of the things that struck me when travelling through south India was the importance of ritual in everyday life. Whether amid the hustle and bustle of a buzzing metropolis or on the tranquil banks of the backwaters it seemed that people made the effort to take the time out of their daily routines for certain activities. From the performance and protocol surrounding the serving of food to the way we were greeted by our hosts, there was a beauty in the small gestures and details. Through this series of pictures, I have tried to capture the quiet moments and the unassuming actions that to me, make a trip to India so special.

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Toy Train of Conoor, Tamil Nadu
The Toy Train in the Mountains

We took the toy train in Coonoor early morning. We were quite grumpy, wondering why we had let our travel...

Narrative Tamil Nadu
At the Threshold of Saints
At the Threshold of Saints

I stood at the gates of the mausoleum of a Sufi saint, the Durgah. I wondered if I was doing everything right, if I was in the right spirit...

Narrative North India
Classic Northeast FE
Of Myth and Mist

A classic journey exploring the many cultures that exist in Northeast India, through the states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland...

Bespoke Journey East India
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Tracing the Trails of Time

Discover the decadent mansions of Chettinad through the eyes of The New York Times, when they travelled with us exploring architecture...

Behind-The-Scenes South India
Barefoot
Barefoot

White sandy beaches separate crystal clear azure waters from lush curtains of rainforest green...

Hotel Guide South India
Sunrise in Nimaj, Rajasthan
Rising With The Sun in Nimaj

Indians wake up early, often as the sun rises, to pray to the gods for a favourable day and enjoy the few hours where there is no need to hide in the shade...

Narrative North India