Garlands of Marigolds

Garlands of Marigolds takes readers in their imagination to so many sights and experiences in Northern India. Witness the beauty of its mountains, lakes, rivers, and deserts. Experience the cultures, the spirituality, and the charm of its people. See simple traditional villages and remarkable modern developments. Come close to its wildlife, from cute squirrels, inquisitive monkeys, and stately camels to the majestic tiger.

The author has built this story over 20 years of travel as an independent tourist, to places famous and others scarcely known. This is a light-hearted, humorous, and enjoyable read, enriched with fascinating facts, real-life experiences, and original photographs.

Maybe you will be encouraged to visit or re-visit this amazing place, to go beyond the usual tourist trails and seek new experiences and exciting adventures.

Pam Cooper was born in West Hartlepool and educated there at the Girls’ High School, then at Girton College, Cambridge. She recalls her Girton days as the best three years of her life. Following this, she taught chemistry and later moved into the NHS to work in health education, specialising in cancer education.

In 1995 she married Geoff Cooper and so began their joint adventures in India, ending in his sudden death in Jaipur in September 2019. Later, Pam continued her travels alone. In retirement she enjoys travel, writing, and voluntary and charity work.