• A collection of essays with photographs

Join Parvati on an adventure that will tie your heart with the heart of India—its cities, local people, diverse cultures, festivals, and all you couldn’t find in conventional travel guides.

Dear India recounts Parvati’s passages in India, sparked by winning a free plane ticket for her first visit. Intrigued by the holy land, she selected India as the central theme for her undergraduate thesis project, delving into the cultures and lifestyles of the people there. This project led her to revisit India for a total of five times within six months.

Encounter the people and myriad experiences that left her thrilled, entertained, amused, and even brought tears to her eyes. From trying CouchSurfing at an Indian local's home to camping in a desert, exploring lesser-known cities, working in hostels and mountainous orchards, attending Bollywood movie premiere, joining Pride parties, and participating in the vibrant Holi festival. Not to mention attending an Indian wedding without knowing anyone!

Through her travels, Parvati discovered that India felt like a second home, and she couldn't help but ponder if she might have been an Indian in her previous life. Dear India is a heartfelt collection of tales that captures the essence of India's warmth, making it more than just a travelogue—it's a love letter to a second home.