2020 in Photos
Updated: Mar 25, 2021
A year we will always remember.
When news of the pandemic first trickled out, a small group and I were touring the heartlands of India. We wound our way to Delhi and managed to board the last flights out. Arriving in Canada was like landing in the middle of an apocalypse: deserted roads, unbelievable gas prices, quarantine, and no knowing what would happen next. Only upside? Plenty of time to reminisce about three India 2020 tours we were fortunate to complete before travel ground to a halt. Here are some highlights.
Gujarat-Kutch: Salt desert, shipbuilding, village visits, natural dyeing
Salt Desert sunset 
Bowels of a traditional ship 
Village shoemaker 
Meghwal belle 
Favourite senior, village 
Dream indigo vats
Jaipur : Block print workshops, natural indigo dyeing, and Jaipur Literary Festival
Natural resist indigo dyed 
Under the Mughal Tent, JLF 
Engrossing
We plan to return to Gujarat-Kutch-Rajasthan in January 2022 with an added attraction: the incredible stepwells of Gujarat. More here.
Orissa: Indigenous lands, rural markets, village-to-village walks
Bonda tribeswoman 
Desia Kondh tribeswoman 
Favourite guesthouse 
Village to village 
Market day 
Village dancers 
Bucolic Orissa 
At ease, Orissa village 
Most photographed chickens
Orissa: northern temples, weaving villages, ikat everywhere
Young temple inductees 
Village wedding decorations 
Cleverer than an IT whizz
Orissa stole our hearts. Unlike anywhere else in India. We hope to repeat this tour in 2023. Write us!
Essence of India: Goa, Badami, Hampi
Pistachio, Old Goa 
Girls trip, Badami 
Hard at work, Hampi 
Glory of Hampi 
Queen's Baths, Hampi 
Stepwell, Hampi
Essence of India: Art Deco Mumbai
Chic Mumbai 
Art Deco detail, Mumbai 
In love with Art Deco, Mumbai
Essence of India: heart of India in Maheshwar, Ajanta, Ellora
Senior Maheshwari weaver 
Ready for Flower Holi 
Ellora 
Day's gossip, Ellora 
Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar 
Middle of middle of India
Essence of India: Tribal art museum, Orchha, Sanchi, and coming back home
Tribal Art Museum 
Beautifying Orchha 
Sanchi, 2 BCE 
Photo op, Orchha 
Ready for the train 
A new dawn
Zigzagged through little-trodden and spectacular heartlands -- the very essence of India. Indophiles, rejoice! Write us for more info.
We hope to be wheels up in late 2021. I can't wait to host you again! Take a look at our tour offerings and generous cancellation policy. In the meantime, join us for virtual travel events with exceptional speakers.
Thanks for taking a look! I am Shila Desai, owner of E.Y.H.O. Tours. I personally handcraft itineraries, infusing them with curated activities, accommodations, and sightseeing. Together with my in-country teams, we deliver exceptional holidays every time. E.Y.H.O. specialises in Indian sub-continent, Africa, Turkey, and Mexico among other locations. I invite you to leave me a comment or write shila@eyhotours.com
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