Best of India 2022

  • Gateway to India
    Gateway to India
    Built near the end of the Colonial era to honor a royal visit. There are a lot of additional folders which show much more of the culture, wildlife and scenes.
    Back Bay, Old Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 10, 2022
    2022-01-10#0093
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gharials
    Gharials
    Gavialis gangeticus - one of the major target species for the trip.
    Gerwa River, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India, January 12, 2022
    2022-01-12#0425
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Hawk Cuckoo
    Common Hawk Cuckoo
    Hierococcyx varius - one of a large number of good birds seen on the river.
    Chambal River, Uttar Pradesh, India, January 15, 2022
    2022-01-15#0257
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Girl on Buffalo
    Girl on Buffalo
    Chambal River to Jarar, Uttar Pradesh, India, January 15, 2022
    2022-01-15#0298
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sarus Cranes
    Sarus Cranes
    Grus antigone - we were fortunate to see a large number of these endangered birds.
    Uttar Pradesh, India, January 15, 2022
    2022-01-15#0550
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Loaded Motorcycle
    Loaded Motorcycle
    If it can be tied to a motorcycle, it will be transported by one.
    Nadagaw to Jaitpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, January 16, 2022
    2022-01-16#0782
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Heron
    Purple Heron
    Ardea purpurea - there is great diversity at this national park.
    Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, January 17, 2022
    2022-01-17#1321
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bluethroat
    Bluethroat
    Luscinia svecica - a Siberian visitor.
    Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, January 17, 2022
    2022-01-17#1386
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Sunbird male
    Purple Sunbird male
    Cinnyris asiaticus
    Utsav Camp, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 18, 2022
    2022-01-18#1684
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shantinath
    Shantinath
    Moguls destroyed much of the three temple structures.
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Five on a Motorcycle
    Five on a Motorcycle
    The fifth person is barely seen in the middle.
    Sariska, Rajasthan to Delhi, Haryana, India, January 21, 2022
    2022-01-21#2351
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Ratufa indica
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 22, 2022
    2022-01-22#2602
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Langur
    Nilgiri Langur
    Semnopithecus johnii
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#2933
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion-tailed Macaque
    Lion-tailed Macaque
    Macaca silenus - my favorite photo of the trip.
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 23, 2022
    2022-01-23#3108
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zoom Blur Trees
    Zoom Blur Trees
    Valparai, Tamil Nadu, India, January 24, 2022
    2022-01-24#3634
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kerala Laughing-thrush
    Kerala Laughing-thrush
    Garrulax fairbanki
    Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, Kerala, India, January 26, 2022
    2022-01-26#4103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgiri Flycatcher
    Nilgiri Flycatcher
    Eumyias albicaudatus - much sought species by birders.
    Windermere Estates, Munnar, Kerala, India, January 26, 2022
    2022-01-26#4279
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bonnet Macaque
    Bonnet Macaque
    Macaca radiata - rolling down windows is an invitation for these bold Macaques to look for food.
    Adimali to Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 27, 2022
    2022-01-27#4408
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Iora male
    Common Iora male
    Aegithina tiphia humei - extremely vocal.
    Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022
    2022-01-28#4651
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Heart-spotted Woodpecker male
    Heart-spotted Woodpecker male
    Hemicircus canente
    Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022
    2022-01-28#4670
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Trogon male
    Malabar Trogon male
    Harpactes fasciatus
    Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022
    2022-01-28#4744
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sri Lanka Frogmouth male
    Sri Lanka Frogmouth male
    Batrachostomus moniliger - incredibly difficult to spot in deep shade.
    Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022
    2022-01-28#4809
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chinese Fishing Net
    Chinese Fishing Net
    Fort Kochi, Kerala, India, January 29, 2022
    2022-01-29#5159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stone Chariot
    Stone Chariot
    Hampi is amazing for the large number of temples and shrines.
    Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022
    2022-01-31#5448
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dancing Hall
    Dancing Hall
    The slender columns can make musical notes when struck.
    Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022
    2022-01-31#5452
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Queen's Summer Palace with Water Columns
    Queen's Summer Palace with Water Columns
    The major columns are hollow and when filled with water cooled the palace.
    Zanana Enclosure, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022
    2022-01-31#5497
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
    Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
    Carved from a single boulder, but restored from damage by Mogul invaders.
    Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022
    2022-01-31#5603
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sasivekalu Ganesha
    Sasivekalu Ganesha
    Hampi, Hemakuta, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022
    2022-01-31#5615
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sloth Bear
    Sloth Bear
    Melurus ursinus - having a nice scratch.
    Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, February 1, 2022
    2022-02-01#5969
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sloth Bear juveniles
    Sloth Bear juveniles
    Melurus ursinus
    Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, February 1, 2022
    2022-02-01#6091
    Larry L. Jackson