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Location – Kolkata
Cover Image © Lopamudra Talukdar Experiences in Kolkata KOLKATA, INDIA The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata By Soumya Shankar Ghosal starting at $150/person (up to 3 people) Immerse yourself into an archaic tradition steeped deep into Kolkata culture – the hand-pulled rickshaw and the men on the margin running the trade with an award-winning documentary photographer Read… -
Experience – The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata
The hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata KOLKATA, INDIA Offered by: Soumya Shankar Ghosal (Widely published documentary and street photographer) Starting at $150/person up to 3 people approx. 4 hours Street and Documentary Experience summary Explore an archaic practice steeped in Kolkata's tradition Several iconic motifs decorate the City of Joy's image in visitor's minds — the Howrah Bridge,… -
Journey – Ladakh – A mystical mountain kingdom
Ladakh - Mystical Mountain Kingdom LADAKH, INDIA Offered by: Lopamudra Talukdar $3,300 per person 4 people 12 days Travel Photography Journey summary It's commonly said that every traveler becomes a photographer at ease during their journey through Ladakh. Otherworldly pink deserts, maroon- and orange-tinted mountains, cobalt blue skies, lush greens scattered in pockets, white-washed houses with… -
The Koliwadas of Versova Village
The Koliwadas of Versova Village MUMBAI, INDIA Offered by: Shweta Agarwal (Street photographer and curator of @hcsc_street on Instagram) $200 per person up to 3 people approx. 4 hours Travel Photography Experience summary Mumbai is made up of seven islands. The Kolis (fishermen) were the first inhabitants to live on these islands. These fishing folks, well-known for their spirited and fun-loving… -
Experience – The disappearing art of hand weaving in Varanasi
The disappearing art of hand weaving VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $250 for entire experience up to 3 people approx. 3 hours Travel photography Experience summary Want to learn about the ancient and exquisite art of Benarasi silk weaving? Varanasi has an ancient history of textile history and designing. The… -
Location – Varanasi
Cover Image © Vinay Tripathi Experiences in Varanasi VARANASI, INDIA The World of Widows By Vinay Tripathi $250 total for 3 hours (up to 2 people) Explore the surreal world and the ways of life of over 5,000 widows in Varanasi by visiting one of the oldest widow ashrams. Read more VARANASI, INDIA The living labyrinths… -
Experience – The living labyrinths of Varanasi
The living labyrinths of Varanasi VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $300 for entire experience up to 3 people approx. 5 hours Street photography Experience summary Varanasi has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years and is said to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the… -
Experience – World of Widows
The World of Widows VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $250 for entire experience up to 2 people approx. 3 hours Documentary photography Experience summary Want to explore a spiritual world largely unknown to most visitors? Varanasi, known for its iconic Shiva temple, bathing ghats, and 3,000-year old culture,… -
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A candid chat with Mumbai street photographer Shweta Agarwal
Loculars recently had an opportunity to converse with Shweta Agarwal, an emerging street photographer based out of Mumbai and the curator of the popular Hardcore Street Collective feed on Instagram. Read below as she talks about how she got into photography, her undying passion for capturing Mumbai, her approach, and more. Check out her Mumbai…
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Portraits of Dah Haanu: Photographing the last Aryans of Ladakh
Ladakh, the land of high passes and once a principal entrepôt on the Silk Route, lures many wanderlusts. Mountain kingdom palaces, spectacular high-altitude deserts, magnificent monasteries and their sacred monks, Bactrian camels and jaw-dropping landscapes are truly one-of-a-kind here and attract many a traveler and photographer. And then there are its people. Between Leh and Kargil,…
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7 tips for travel and photography in Varanasi
“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” – Mark Twain Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world dating back to 1800BC. I have been meaning to visit this city for years now and when I finally got the chance to spend a few…
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An off the beaten path photo experience in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world going back almost 5000 years by some accounts. It is also one of the holiest cities in India and one of the major stops on the India tourist trail. While it is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, it can also…
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Handlooms of Varanasi – A disappearing craft
The first thing I notice when I get out of the taxi, besides the obvious commotion that is in most Indian cities, is the low hum permeating the air. It’s the background music to the honking cars and men hawking raw fruits and vegetables. A constant, soft click-clack in harmony with the energy of the…
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Turtuk: A land of the Balti, apricots and breathtaking landscapes
The winter of 1971 marks an extraordinary chapter in the subcontinent’s history. Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan was executed with clinical precision under the oversight of Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw (a Zoroastrian), General Jagjit Singh Aurora (a Sikh) and, Chief of the Eastern Command, Jacob-Farj-Rafael-Jacob (a Jew). All under the political astuteness of Prime Minister Indira…
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7 reasons to include Kolkata in your photography bucket list
Photography in Kolkata is an enigma for many in America and the West. First-time visitors to India typically choose Delhi and the Golden Triangle, to admire fine Mughal and Rajput monuments. Business folks and urban revelers congregate in Mumbai and Bangalore, whilst adventure lovers and hipsters soak up the sun (and certain yummies) in Goa,…
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Durga Puja: When Kolkata becomes the City of Joy
Almost every culture on the planet has a “triumph of good over evil” story. Most major cities have a monumental festival: Rio has its mesmerizing carnival, Munich its folk festival like Oktoberfest and New Orleans its musical Jazz fest. For Bengalis and Kolkata, it’s the essence of Durga Puja, when for 5 days, Kolkata (and its…
