EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Ganga in Spate, Chai and the Quiet After
from India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta · host Arjun Mehta
Day six in Rishikesh. The Kanwar Yatra crowds have gone, leaving the town in a humid hush. As the monsoon-swollen Ganga rages, Arjun finds calm in a chai stall, confronts the reality of the river's power, and plans his next move along the Himalayas. ☕ 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 13 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Triveni Ghat, Muni Ki Reti, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Neer Garh Waterfall, Tera Manzil Temple, Laxman Jhula, RamJhula Restaurant. Covered: Monsoon river safety and power, Off-season town atmosphere, Jungle trek and wildlife encounter, Local food and budget costs, Infrastructure and route planning (landslides). Chapters:00:00 Triveni Ghat01:56 Shivpuri04:12 Jungle trail in monsoon05:56 Ram Jhula08:00 Rajaji National Park08:53 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonDiaries #GangaInSpate #IndiaTravel #YogaCapital #RiverRaftingIndia #NeerGarhWaterfall #Uttarakhand #HimalayanFoothills #OffSeasonTravel #TravelIndia #JungleTrek #IndianWildlife #SlowTravel #GhostTownRishikesh #ChaiLove #SpiritualIndia #PostMonsoonVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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