EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 11 MIN
Panchachuli in the Rearview, Apples in Hand
from India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta · host Arjun Mehta
On day five in Munsiyari, Arjun wakes to a clear dawn, hikes the ridge above town, and gets a final, gift-wrapped view of the Panchachuli peaks before the clouds roll back in. He then visits Ramesh's orchard for the apple harvest, learns about the landslide that has cut the town off from the plains, and reflects on the meaning of a frontier life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to India: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full India guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Munsyari Hill Top View Point, Milam Inn, Kanchana bhojnalay, One Soul Cafe, Tribal Heritage Museum, SBI Branch Munsiari. Covered: Morning hike to Munsyari Hill Top View Point, Panchachuli sunrise and specific peak names, Apple harvest with Ramesh in a local orchard, The economic and logistical impact of the recent landslide on the road, Local cafe and bhojnalay food prices (chai, aloo paratha), Checking the tribal museum exterior and reflecting on Bhotia history, Landslide risk on the Munsiyari Thal and Milam roads. Chapters:00:00 Milam Inn01:18 Munsyari Hill Top View Point03:47 Bazaar street morning05:06 Orchard06:16 Tribal Heritage Museum09:00 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #IndiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #PanchachuliPeaks #HimalayanFoothills #AppleHarvest #OffbeatIndia #MountainTown #ChaiTime #IndianHimalayas #TravelIndia #LocalIndia #KumaonHills #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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