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India is undeniably a beautiful country.

Past the rubble, the copious amounts of litter and poverty, as a visitor, there is a contagious spirit found in the streets, homes, clothing, food and smiles of the Indians.

I would say this feeling is best represented by the women’s brightly coloured saris against the country’s constantly crowded and chattering backdrop.

This isn’t meant to be a “how to travel through India” type of post, this photo diary is meant to inspire exploration, unearth new ways of life and peak curiosity in a country usually overlooked or misrepresented. Delhi first.

Christmas Eve, December 24; 9:00AM – a full day of sightseeing  

Some details that you may find helpful:

Method of travel in Delhi: driver & car, should cost around $60USD a day. They may bring you to shops or restaurants to get a commission so be very firm with where you want to go

Popular dishes we tried:

• aloo gobi (vegetarian dish, cauliflower, potatoes, Indian spices)
• palak paneer (pureed spinach and cottage cheese, non-spicy)
• chicken tikka masala (spicy curry chicken), malai kofta (cottage cheese dumping in gravy, non spicy)
• plain/garlic naan

Notes: 

• Most attractions open at 10:00am, entrance fee for foreigners is usually 500₹, bringing in a professional camera is an additional small fee 
• The line to enter the Lotus Temple was almost 4 hours (we didn’t bother)
• Pay attention to the architecture, shadows and
• Delhi has the worst pollution in the world – this is not hyperbole – buy a mask if you plan to be out for a long time or take a Tuk Tuk

Photographer: Luca Durisotto