How does the reality of India clash with the colonial fantasies found in classic literature?

In The India Diary (ინდოეთის დღიური), Archil Kikodze continues his unique "naturalist-literary" series, taking readers on a vibrant journey far removed from the India depicted in colonial fiction. Through his observant lens, we travel from the colorful streets of Jaipur and Trivandrum to the golden hues of Jaisalmer, the mysterious Thar Desert, and Ranthambore National Park, where locals coexist with nature in profound respect. This narrative is populated by kind, curious, and eccentric characters—both hosts and guests. Ultimately, the book is as much about the author himself—his memories and his evolving relationship with life and death—as it is about the subcontinent. The 2024 updated edition features photographs documenting this transformative journey.