Backpack India

Sommer Shiels learns about the local ways of life at the backwaters of Kerala. She also goes cycling along the hills and tea plantations of Munnar.

Sommer Shiels learns about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. She also goes on a safari in Gir National Park, to see lions.

Sommer Shiels gets to know Goa through experiences such as shipwreck diving, finding secluded beaches and meeting an artist inspired by the state.

Through the cave and rock cut temples of Badami, Sommer Shiels finds out the intriguing story of the place.

Through the cave and rock cut temples of Badami, Sommer Shiels finds out the intriguing story of the place.

From beautiful deer and birds to majestic elephants, Sommer Shiels feasts her eyes on the abundant wildlife in Nagarhole National Park.

Sommer Shiels gets a sneak peek into the traditions, culture and beliefs of Alleppey, during a houseboat sojourn.

Sommer Shiels learns about the local ways of life at the backwaters of Kerala. She also goes cycling along the hills and tea plantations of Munnar.

Sommer Shiels learns about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. She also goes on a safari in Gir National Park, to see lions.

Sommer Shiels gets to know Goa through experiences such as shipwreck diving, finding secluded beaches and meeting an artist inspired by the state.

Through the cave and rock cut temples of Badami, Sommer Shiels finds out the intriguing story of the place.

Sommer Shiels is transported to the golden era of the Vijayanagar empire through the temples of Hampi.

Sommer Shiels is transported to the golden era of the Vijayanagar empire through the temples of Hampi.

From beautiful deer and birds to majestic elephants, Sommer Shiels feasts her eyes on the abundant wildlife in Nagarhole National Park.

From beautiful deer and birds to majestic elephants, Sommer Shiels feasts her eyes on the abundant wildlife in Nagarhole National Park.

Sommer Shiels learns about the local ways of life at the backwaters of Kerala. She also goes cycling along the hills and tea plantations of Munnar.

Sommer Shiels learns about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. She also goes on a safari in Gir National Park, to see lions.

Sommer Shiels gets to know Goa through experiences such as shipwreck diving, finding secluded beaches and meeting an artist inspired by the state.

Through the cave and rock cut temples of Badami, Sommer Shiels finds out the intriguing story of the place.

Sommer Shiels is transported to the golden era of the Vijayanagar empire through the temples of Hampi.

From beautiful deer and birds to majestic elephants, Sommer Shiels feasts her eyes on the abundant wildlife in Nagarhole National Park.

Sommer Shiels gets a sneak peek into the traditions, culture and beliefs of Alleppey, during a houseboat sojourn.

Sommer Shiels gets a sneak peek into the traditions, culture and beliefs of Alleppey, during a houseboat sojourn.

Sommer Shiels learns about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. She also goes on a safari in Gir National Park, to see lions.

Sommer Shiels gets to know Goa through experiences such as shipwreck diving, finding secluded beaches and meeting an artist inspired by the state.

Through the cave and rock cut temples of Badami, Sommer Shiels finds out the intriguing story of the place.

Sommer Shiels is transported to the golden era of the Vijayanagar empire through the temples of Hampi.

From beautiful deer and birds to majestic elephants, Sommer Shiels feasts her eyes on the abundant wildlife in Nagarhole National Park.

Sommer Shiels gets a sneak peek into the traditions, culture and beliefs of Alleppey, during a houseboat sojourn.

Sommer Shiels learns about the local ways of life at the backwaters of Kerala. She also goes cycling along the hills and tea plantations of Munnar.

Sommer Shiels learns about the local ways of life at the backwaters of Kerala. She also goes cycling along the hills and tea plantations of Munnar.