This past December we visited India as part of an inspiration trip with Architectour. Places included; Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Mumbai, Goa and Hubli.
We experienced India’s stunning architecture at sunrise, ate delicious local food and enjoyed its warm weather every day. For a month we were amazed by its eccentric chaos and we were lucky enough to be part of it. Every city had its own particularities but I’ll admit going to an Indian wedding was one of the most unique things I got to experience during this trip.
Traveling to India soon? Get inspired here.
Check these amazing spots of India on the map below or download The Free Architecture Guide of India:
Virginia Duran 
You made such amazing photos! India is unique 🙂 PedroL
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Hi PedroL 😉
Loved India. What was your favorite part? I couldn’t go to Calcutta and I am looking forward to it in the future 😀
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I really want to have the chance to spend some months and discover all India, it’s such a unique country, just like your photos show 🙂 it’s amazing!!! PedroL
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Thanks for your kind words! It is indeed beautiful. If you have recommendations for which other cities to visit, I’d love to know 🙂
Always looking for inspiration from fellow travelers!
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Amazing shots!
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Thanks Esther! Have you been to India? This was my first time in the country 🙂
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No i haven t I hope I can in the future
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Well, prepare to get scammed too haha. Not everything is as nice as it seems from the pictures but it’s definitely worth the visit 🙂
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Impresionante.
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Monti, ¿ha visitado usted la India ya?
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aún no, pero no por falta de ganas. ojalá pronto 🙂
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Pues apúntate Sri Lanka en ese viaje porque merece muchísimo la pena 🙂
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TOMA. a ver qué me depara el año. Sri Lanka en mi lista 🙂 graaaaacias
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Cuando vayas te va a flipar. Un besito y a seguir comiéndose la semana :*
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Lovely images. The light is fantastic. The shot of the Taj Mahal is really lovely. Not the standard but a unique one.
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Hi, thanks for your kind words, you made my day with the “unique one” 🙂 It took us ages to get the perfect shot!
Are you planning a trip to India soon?
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Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Lindsey! Have you been to India? That was my first time visiting 🙂
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No I haven’t, I want to. When you were there how safe did you feel while walking around?
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It’s completely safe as long as you are not showing off jewelry, phone etc.
However, be ready to get scammed. The traveling culture in India is very different and people try to trick every traveler as much as they can. You’ll need to be strong 😉
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Gotcha! Thanks for the advice!
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If you need more recommendations, you know where to find me 😀
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Well I would love to go to India but I am not sure yet. I am a little worried about the food and how well it will suit me 🙂
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That’s an issue… it was hard eating spicy food for breakfast haha. I didn’t have any problems but I was serious about taking care of myself because I knew it could be dangerous. However, my partner had issues with the food and we ate the same :S
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Yeah thats the thing. I just hate to be sick or to be unwell when I am on vacation. I was all good in south east asia but I guess India is another story.
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If you were ok in south east Asia, you might be fine in India. Just avoid curries and be very careful with water (even bottled one). But rice and bread will take care of you. Avoid going to Delhi, it was the worst city in terms of food and also safety (they hate tourists).
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Really also bottled water? What did you drink?
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It turns out that “bottled water” from the kiosks wasn’t really bottled water. We only bought certain brands that were truly good. We would take for example the bottles at the hotels and carry them throughout the day with us. That way we didn’t risk it. But I guessed we would have got used to the “fake bottled water” eventually. Many people get sick by drinking tap water in London so I guess is a little bit similar. Don’t let this put you down anyways 🙂
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Yeah you are right. I am sure we will go one day. I just want to see the Taj Mahal myself.
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The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings I ever got to visit. I can’t describe with words how amazing it is, it’s something one needs to see with their own eyes. If you need any recommendations, I am here 🙂
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Awesome! Will do 🙂
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Amazing photo captures. What an adventure!!!
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Hi Rebecca, India was such a unique experience… have you ever been there? this was the first time visiting for me.
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I have never been there, but now that I read your post it feels like I was walking with you – the next best thing to being there “in person.”
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Aw that’s sweet. Some of these places were amazingly beautiful, and it was very warm too. If you ever need recommendations for a future trip, you know where to find me 😉 Hope you are having a lovely week.
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Wonderful photos. I lived in New Delhi for 2 years. I was often sick so didn’t get to enjoy the city as much as I wanted to.
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You lived in India? That’s quite a surprise. I wonder how did you find it given that you seem quite a calm person from the other side of the computer. It was pure chaos in my opinion, and people weren’t friendly at all. We were glad we visited other cities because we would have had the wrong impression on India.
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It was chaotic. And stressful for me.I didn’t feel particularly welcome but I had fantastic neighbours so that helped.
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I am glad that your neighbors were nice. What about the food? Did you get used to it?
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I enjoyed the food a lot but I had a lot of stomach problems from the food, so that took the shine off the enjoyment.
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I know what you mean. I think it’s quite hilarious when two people that have been in India comment impressions like we just did. We know the deep secrets haha.
Hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂
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What a amazing photos.
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Thank you 🙂
Have you been to India?
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No, but I want to:-)
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The, if you need any recommendations, you know where to find me 🙂
hope you are having a lovely week!
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Thanks I will not forget this…
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Love the pictures 🙂
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Thanks for your kind words! Have you been in India? Any other places you recommend visiting?
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I live in India 🙂 You should visit Rishikesh, Leh, Spiti and Kerela for scenic beauty to capture for life.
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Ohh then you know all around. I’ve read so much about Rishikesh, really looking forward to a more spiritual visit. I had never heard of Leh and Spiti so quite excited about them too. You live in a beautiful country 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 Here is my blog on Rishikesh that you may refer to – https://himadri7.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/rishikesh-is-not-just-about-rafting/
Leh and Spiti both attract a lot of backpackers from around the world. While Kerala is known and loved for its beautiful backwaters.
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Loved the post, I didn’t know about the connection with the Beatles so it was double fun to read it (got to love the Beatles). It made me want to visit even more, thanks for sharing 🙂
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The Beatles ashram is magical..! Do visit soon 😊
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Thanks 🙂
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Great captures, Virginia. Looks’ like a great trip.
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Thank you, it was a fun (and challenging) trip. Have you ever been to India before?
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Virginia, I stay in Jaipur. My blog is all about Jaipur. 🙂
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Oh! Just checked your blog. I wish I had checked it before my trip, it would have helped me a lot. How long have you been in Jaipur?
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I was born in Jaipur. Barring a short period, I have spent all my time here in Jaipur. 🙂
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Oh, then next time I visit India, I’ll ask you 🙂
You have a great blog full of useful information for people like me who love all the details about the places I’m going to visit. Keep it up!
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Thank You Virginia for appreciating. I’m happy you found it useful. 🙂
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Hi Virgina, your sketch of Taj Mahal is really lovely. Thanks for sharing and congrats! If you give me permission I could mention it and publish it in the section about ‘Tourism and Transport’ with a link to your blog. Cheers!
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That would be great, thank you!Love sketching on site, especially if it’s somewhere as amazing as Taj Mahal.
Hope you are having a lovely week 🙂
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Wow, I’m so hopeful sharing this little project with your blog. My next publish will be next wednesday about International Women’s Day, but next saturday I will publish your lovely sketch with some master’s works in the same section. I’m so glad for your true courtesy, and so convinced that all this will give us a nice memory. Have a nice week too, dear ❤
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That’s so exciting! Just checked your about page by the way and I see you are a fellow sketcher. I enjoy it so much, especially when I travel. All of my sketches are here by the way https://www.instagram.com/vdurango/
Happy week Christopher 🙂
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Wow, your Instagram account has a lot of wonderful sketches! I’m so glad for sharing this genuine and personal way to make souvenirs of journeys everywhere . This topic about Tourism that I will post next saturday isn’t a very often in my blog, but if you want, next time we can repeat this agreement and I would publish another by you. Thanks so much. See you on saturday. Kisses from Barcelona. Enric ❤
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Hi Enric, I misunderstood you first comment with your signature name – my apologies. Looking forward to your post on Saturday ❤️
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Aww honey! That’s nothing important. I have often been confused by the name or the surname. It is something we can all confuse. My brother-in-law has a worse situation because every time he picks up the phone, people confuse him as my sister. He has a very special voice. 😀
We’ll talk on Saturday. Thank you for your comment and do not worry. Have a good week. Spring is coming ❤
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I want to travel to India so bad I want to experience Holi haha
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Hi Oscar! I’ve never experienced Holi either, it looks amazing. Anywhere you’d like to visit?
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I definitely want to visit the Taj Mahal honestly haha but I’m down to really see any beautiful places around the world I just haven’t traveled enough
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If I had to recommend just one thing, I’d actually be the Taj Mahal 😉
If you need anything else, you know where to find me 🙂
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For sure! Hit me up with recommendations!!
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Hey, I am from India. Living in small city from Maharashtra state. From your post it seems that you have mostly visited in North India and Mumbai, Hubli at west. I would like to suggest you more places to discover in India. Kolkatta is one of the best city to visit and explore architecture. Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Hampi in Karnataka both are world heritage sites and worth to visit for Indian Temple Architecture. Auroville for sustainable architecture and Kerala for its beauty.
So next time whenever you visit make sure you have added these places in your list. ❤️
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Hello Preeti, thanks for all your recommendations, it makes me dream of my next trip to India again. I’d definitely check all of these, at lest Khajuraho and Hampi (these are too impressive to miss). I’ve read so much about Kerala too, such a phenomenon. Next time I visit your wonderful country I will ask you directly for directions, as it would be most helpful 😊❤️
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Hey, just let me know when will be your next trip. I will give you a company. And we will make your next India trip more memorable. ❤️
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Amazing pictures…
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Thanks Jaya!! You’re lucky to live in such a beautiful country 🙂
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You haven’t been to India if you do not wander Crawford market in Bombay, Chandini Chowk in Delhi, traverse the Himalayas in Kashmir, experience unadulterated beaches in Andaman Islands. Like you I enjoy architecture and photography, however I tend not to share it. Great blog,
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