"From east to west in northern India" India by Maline

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Little girl in Bihar with cow dung. - India

We actually entered India by foot.

Coming from Bangladesh, we had to cross a small field until we found a gate in the black fence that separates the countries. This was after having gotten our passports stamped at several places at the Bangladeshi check-point of Chilahatti. Then a looong rickshaw ride took us straight into the countrysida and after an infinity we saw the black fence.

Pushing the gate open we saw a soldier coming out from a small hut on the Indian side.
"Is this India?" I shouted.
"Yes yes, welcome" he answered.
Thus began our journey in India which would take us to Delhi via Darjeeling, Bodhgaya, Varanasi and Agra.

One month in a very intense country. Welcome to India as I saw it.

Buddhist temple

Halfway to Delhi we happened upon a lovely place..

...Bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya was a great experience. Even though it was unbearingly hot, we managed to visit all of the temples that Buddhist nations have put up in this town. Also, of course, we visited the area around the tree where Buddha is said to have gained enlightenment.
In the picture: the chinese temple in Bodhgaya.

Pros and Cons

Pros:It is intense!
Cons:It might be too intense
In a nutshell:Enjoy the intensity

Last visit to India: May 2001
Intro Updated May 18, 2005
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Comments (93)

mallyak Apr 29, 2008 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages on india and congratulations as the featured member of the day!
Ranjit662 Feb 25, 2008 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

I liked your pages on sweeden and India(though very breif). You must plan another vist to west and southern India.
RickinDutch Dec 27, 2007 at 10:17 AM Report Abuse

Ahhh India. Nicely done. Birthday greetings from Alaska!
umashanker Sep 12, 2005 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

Bodh Gaya temple and monestries around very beautifull.I was there on 30th june.
wcph Sep 11, 2005 at 9:10 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page and wonderful photos.
Jim_Eliason Jul 5, 2005 at 9:56 AM Report Abuse

great page!
Tourtech Apr 29, 2005 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

You were right on your hompage... Great India travelogues... We enjoyed your pics and respect your sense of adventure... Safe travels from Travelling Canadians!
ersavas Apr 23, 2005 at 3:52 AM Report Abuse

very maline page.
850prc Jan 3, 2005 at 8:22 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting information on lodging, Maline. I enjoyed your India page.
alycat Dec 25, 2004 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Hmm... intense.