Photography in UP & Bihar
Photography trips run on a different clock: early starts, a slow middle of the day and a long evening. We plan the route around light and leave time to return to a place twice.
Some sites ban tripods or drones or charge camera fees. Drone use in India and Nepal needs permits and is banned near many monuments: check current status before you travel.
Places
Where to go
The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Mughal river bank
The Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar
Tigers, rhinos and swamp deer on the Nepal border
Akbar's red sandstone capital on a ridge west of Agra
Where the Buddha passed away, under twin sal trees
Nawabi architecture, Awadhi kebabs and chikankari
Krishna's homeland on the Yamuna, an hour from Agra
The Sangam, the Magh Mela and the home of the Kumbh
Vulture Peak, the peace stupa and the ruins of Nalanda
An early republic, Ashoka's lion pillar and the Buddha's last sermon
Dawn boats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes on the Ganges
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Routes to start from
Experiences
Hours that fit the style
Stays
Where we would book
The closest luxury hotel to the Taj Mahal, about 600 m from the east gate, with views of the monument from every room. Its Mughal-style terraces, …
A large luxury hotel set in Mughal-style gardens a short drive from the Taj Mahal, with a long pool, the Kaya Kalp spa and plenty of …
A small former royal guest house of the maharajas of Benares, set in large gardens in the Varanasi cantonment. With only a handful of suites, it …
A restored early 19th-century palace on Darbhanga Ghat, directly above the Ganges, a short walk from the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh. It is the best place …
A large Taj hotel in the Nadesar Palace grounds in the Varanasi cantonment, with a big pool, gardens and family-friendly facilities, about 30 minutes from the …
Lucknow's leading luxury hotel, in Gomti Nagar near the river, with spacious rooms, a pool and a kitchen known for Awadhi cooking. It is a calm …
A modern, comfortable hotel a short drive from the Mahabodhi Temple, with spacious rooms, a pool and reliable service. It is our usual base in Bodh …
A quiet, Japanese-influenced hotel in Rajgir, built with Buddhist pilgrims in mind, with simple, well-kept rooms and calm grounds. It is the most comfortable base for …
Shape your own journey Tell us your dates and what you hope to feel. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the land to your month, your pace and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an indicative price within one working day. No payment to start. Begin