Northern India

A tigress relaxes in the shade at Bandhavgarh National Park in Northern India. From elephant back, visitors can see the camouflaged tigers in dense folliage without disturbing the big cats. This female watches one of the elephants manuver into the ravine from her overlook hidden by bamboo leaves and branches. Soon after she looses interest and dozes off.

One of the most beautiful creations by man, the Taj Majal, and its glowing marble architecture took 20,000 workers twenty-two years to construct. Built by the Mugal emporor Shah Jahan (reign 1628 - 1658) in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

An early 1900's stereoview taken of the Taj. Not much has changed since this photo was taken, except the lilly pads were not there in March of 2005. Click the photo for a larger version of the view.

A timeless reflection of the Taj, a monument to the emperor's faithful love of one woman.

A beautiful Indian roller sits atop a lookout at Bandhavgarah.

Many Indians make a pilgrimage to visit the statue of Vishnu in the heart of Bandhavgarh National Park. Carved out of solid stone in the 10th century, Vishnu reclines on the coils of the seven hooded serpent Sheshnag.

The sunrise from Laxmi Vilas Palace in Bharatpur.

Towads dusk, a jackal rests in the sand at the edge of the road. Soon after he trots off into the setting sun. Hear two jackels calling closeby (524k WAV file).

In Kanha National Park, a tigress makes her way out of the tall grass and across the road to the delight of many onlookers.

The black faced langur is a common sight throughout India and regularly warns jungle residents with their alarm calls when a tiger or leopard passes by . Bandhavgarh Nat. Park