Tenzin Chodon
Jaipur’s old city is wrapped in terracotta-pink, from the Hawa Mahal to the City Palace, creating a warm backdrop for exploring Rajasthan’s history and architecture.
Blue houses spill across Jodhpur’s old quarter beneath Mehrangarh Fort, filling the city with cobalt and azure shades that look striking from above along lanes.
Golden sandstone gives Jaisalmer its warm glow, with the living fort, ornate havelis, and desert dunes creating a landscape that feels almost dreamlike at sunset.
Along Varanasi’s ghats, saffron robes, marigold garlands, and glowing lamps bring colour to the river, while dawn boat rides reveal a quieter side of life.
Puducherry’s French Quarter stands out with pastel facades, colourful shutters, and bougainvillea-lined streets, making it a lovely place to explore slowly on foot.
Green tea plantations stretch across Munnar’s hills, creating one of Kerala’s most recognisable landscapes, with forested slopes, misty views, and seasonal Neelakurinji blooms adding colour.
During its flowering season, the Valley of Flowers becomes a vast Himalayan meadow, where colourful blooms line trekking trails alongside streams and dramatic mountain scenery.