India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta

Arjun navigates Lucknow's crumbling infrastructure while hunting for the best galouti kebabs in Aminabad. With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, the city buzzes with festival energy despite the rain. ☕ 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 42 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Vikas Nagar, Charbagh Station, Aminabad, Tunday Kababi, Chowk, Hazratganj, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Gomti Nagar. Covered: Lucknow Infrastructure Challenges, Awadhi Cuisine & Dining Costs, Local Transport & Banking Logistics, Old City Culture & Craft, Festival Season Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Vikas Nagar01:19 Charbagh Station04:56 Hazratganj07:16 Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Park09:28 Metro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #UttarPradeshTravel #AwadhiCuisine #MonsoonInIndia #StreetFoodIndia #GaneshChaturthi2026 #ChikankariCraft #BaraImambara #AminabadBazaar #TravelBudgetIndia #ExpatsInIndia #GangaRiverJourney #OldCityLucknow #IndianMetroSystem #MonsoonVibes #FoodieTravel #HeritageWalk #IndiaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day four in Lucknow finds Arjun navigating the city's crumbling infrastructure while soaking in the pre-festival buzz. From the labyrinth of Bara Imambara to the sweet shops of Aminabad, he explores Awadhi culture, costs, and the chaotic charm of a capital city preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi. ☕ 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 41 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Vikas Nagar, Roastery Coffee House | Jahangirabad Palace, Hazratganj, Rumi Darwaza, Chowk, Gomti Nagar, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Aminabad. Covered: Lucknow Infrastructure Challenges, Awadhi Cuisine & Dining Costs, Ganesh Chaturthi Preparations, Local Transport & Banking Logistics, Old City Culture & Craft. Chapters:00:00 Vikas Nagar03:50 Chowk07:10 Aminabad11:16 Market street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #AwadhiCuisine #MonsoonInIndia #TravelUttarPradesh #GaneshChaturthi2026 #ChikankariCraft #BaraImambara #StreetFoodLucknow #LifeInLucknow #IndianRailways #OldCityChowk #TundayKababi #GomtiNagar #ResidencyLucknow #TravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #IndiaTravel #MonsoonSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day three in Lucknow. Navigating cratered roads, the humidity of September, and the sweet rush before Ganesh Chaturthi. A deep dive into Awadhi heritage and the city's infrastructure reality. ☕ 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 40 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Vikas Nagar, Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, The Mughal's Dastarkhwan, The Cherry Tree Cafe. Covered: Lucknow Infrastructure Challenges, Awadhi Cuisine & Tunday Kababi, Ganesh Chaturthi Preparations, Local Transport Costs, Chikankari Craft Industry. Chapters:00:00 Aminabad01:45 Vikas Nagar05:50 Museum interior08:30 Hazratganj A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowTravel #UttarPradesh #AwadhiCulture #MonsoonInIndia #TravelPodcast #IndianFood #BaraImambara #ChikankariCraft #GaneshChaturthi #UrbanIndia #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HistoryBuff #MonsoonVibes #StreetFoodIndia #ArchitecturalWonders #LocalLife #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day two in Lucknow. Arjun navigates monsoon potholes, hunts for galouti kebabs in Aminabad, and explores the city's festival preparations amid infrastructure chaos. ☕ 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 39 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, Tunday Kababi, Chowk, Rumi Darwaza, Elegance Suites, Gomti Nagar, Gomti Riverfront, Charbagh Railway Station. Covered: Lucknow Infrastructure Challenges, Awadhi Cuisine & Tunday Kababi, Ganesh Chaturthi Preparations, Local Transport Costs, Chikankari Craft Industry. Chapters:00:00 Gomti Nagar01:47 Chowk03:29 Aminabad08:19 Gomti Riverfront10:39 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowTravel #AwadhiCuisine #GaloutiKebab #AminabadMarket #MonsoonInIndia #GaneshChaturthi2026 #LucknowMetro #ChikankariEmbroidery #BaraImambara #GomtiRiverfront #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #UttarPradesh #StreetFoodIndia #BudgetTravelIndia #LucknowDiaries #NawabiHeritage #MonsoonVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun descends from the Munsiyari hills to Lucknow. The drive is long, the heat is heavy, and the city is buzzing with monsoon repairs and Diwali preparations. A first look at Awadhi cuisine and the chaotic charm of the old city. ☕ 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 38 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, THE LUCKNOW HOTELS, Tunday Kababi, Chowk, Bara Imambara, Bhul Bhulaiya, Hazratganj, The Cherry Tree Cafe. Covered: Arrival logistics from Himalayas, Awadhi food and dining costs, Monsoon infrastructure challenges, Old city landmarks and culture, Metro and transit practicalities, Festival season preparations. Chapters:00:00 Aminabad01:18 THE LUCKNOW HOTELS02:52 Chowk04:26 Hazratganj06:10 Rumi Darwaza07:41 Chota Imambara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowTravel #AwadhiCuisine #UttarPradesh #IndiaPodcast #TundayKebabs #BaraImambara #MonsoonInIndia #StreetFoodIndia #ChikankariFashion #HistoryOfLucknow #TravelBudget #IndianCulture #DiwaliPreparations #GangaRiverJourney #MunsiyariToLucknow #UrbanExploration #FoodieTravel #SouthAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun's final morning in Munsiyari. He packs his bags, settles the bill at Milam Inn, and reflects on the Gori Ganga valley as he prepares to follow the river back down to the plains. ☕ 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 37 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Milam Inn, Kanchana bhojnalay, Tribal Heritage Museum, One Soul Cafe, SBI Branch Munsiyari, Darkot village, Pithoragarh, Almora. Covered: Departure Logistics, Tribal Heritage Museum, Local Food Costs, Banking and Cash, Permit Regulations, Final Reflections. Chapters:00:00 Milam Inn01:13 Kanchana bhojnalay02:38 Tribal Heritage Museum04:19 Pithoragarh05:32 One Soul Cafe07:02 Munsiyari08:38 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MunsiyariDiaries #UttarakhandTravel #HimalayanFrontier #GoriGangaValley #BhotiaCulture #AppleHarvestSeason #PanchachuliPeaks #KhaliyaTopTrek #TribalHeritageMuseum #DarkotWeaving #InnerLinePermit #JoharValley #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehtaTravels #MonsoonInMountains #FrontierTownLife #BudgetTravelIndia #KumaonHimalaya https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

The last full day in the high valley. Packing up, final meals at local eateries, and the quiet logistics of leaving the border town before the monsoon fully retreats. ☕ 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 36 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Kanchana Bhojnalaya, SBI Branch Munsiyari, Tribal Heritage Museum, Darkot Village, One Soul Cafe, Almora, Pithoragarh, Thal. Covered: Departure Logistics, Local Food Costs, Banking and Cash, Tribal Heritage Museum, Permit Regulations, Final Reflections. Chapters:00:00 Almora03:05 Munsiyari05:55 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #UttarakhandTravel #GarhwalHimalaya #KumaonTourism #PanchachuliPeaks #JoharValley #BhotiaCulture #AppleHarvestIndia #TrekkingInIndia #MilamGlacier #InnerLinePermit #MountainLife #MonsoonRetreat #IndianRoadTrip #BudgetTravelIndia #SlowTravel #HimalayanViews #FrontierTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day ten in Munsiyari. I check the final logistics for my departure, walk the bazaar one last time, and reflect on the Gori Ganga valley before heading downstream to the plains. ☕ 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 35 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: One Soul Cafe, Milam Inn, SBI Branch, Tribal Heritage Museum, Munsyari Hill Top View Point, Kanchana bhojnalay, Baakhli Cafe Munsyari, Darkot village. Covered: Departure Logistics, Tribal Heritage Museum, Munsiyari Costs & Cash, Hilltop Views, Border Zone Permits. Chapters:00:00 Pithoragarh01:46 Milam Inn04:10 Tribal Heritage Museum06:05 Kanchana bhojnalay07:49 Birthi Falls A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #UttarakhandTravel #PanchachuliPeaks #HimalayanTrails #KumaonTourism #BorderTownLife #BhotiaCulture #AppleHarvestIndia #TravelLogistics #MonsoonInMountains #FrontierValley #IndianTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #OffBeatIndia #MountainLiving #TrekkersDiary #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day nine in Munsiyari. I join apple farmer Ramesh for the morning harvest, navigate the fragile frontier roads to Pithoragarh, and reflect on the shifting economy of the Johar Valley as the monsoon clears. ☕ 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 34 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Sarmoli Village, Panchachuli Peaks, Gori Ganga River, Tribal Heritage Museum, Pithoragarh Wholesale Market, SBI Branch Pithoragarh, One Soul Cafe, Kanchana bhojnalay. Covered: Apple Harvest Economics, Frontier Road Conditions, Banking and Cash Logistics, Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, Local Food Costs, Border Zone Permits. Chapters:00:00 Gori Ganga River01:05 Sarmoli Village03:46 Munsiyari06:08 Kanchana bhojnalay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #UttarakhandTravel #HimalayanTrekking #AppleHarvest #FrontierTownLife #PanchachuliPeaks #KumaonTourism #GoriGangaValley #BhotiaCulture #MilamGlacier #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #MonsoonClears #MountainLife #BudgetTravelIndia #InnerLinePermit #DarkotVillage #KhaliyaTop https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day eight in Munsiyari. I join apple farmer Ramesh for the harvest, navigate the fragile landslide road to Pithoragarh, and explore the Bhotia weaving legacy in Darkot village. ☕ 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 33 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Thal-Munsiyari Road, Sarmoli, Naya Basti, Birthi Falls, Pithoragarh, One Soul Cafe, Kanchana bhojnalay, Darkot Village. Covered: Apple Harvest Logistics, Bhotia Weaving Culture, Travel Costs & Budgeting, Road Conditions & Safety, Permits & Regulations. Chapters:00:00 Thal-Munsiyari Road02:25 Birthi Falls06:21 Pithoragarh09:42 Tribal Heritage Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MunsiyariTravel #UttarakhandTourism #PanchachuliPeaks #KumaonHimalayas #BhotiaCulture #DarkotVillage #MilamGlacierTrek #KhaliyaTop #AppleHarvestIndia #FrontierTownLife #HimalayanAdventure #BudgetTravelIndia #InnerLinePermit #ShaukaPeople #MonsoonBreak #TribalHeritageMuseum #GoriGangaValley #SlowTravelIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun hikes Khaliya Top for a panoramic view of the Panchachuli peaks, explores the weaving heritage of Darkot village, and reflects on the Shauka trading history. ☕ 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 32 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Khaliya Top, Balati Bend, Munsiyari Bazaar, One Soul Cafe, Tribal Heritage Museum, Darkot Village, Baakhli Cafe, Kanchana bhojnalay. Covered: Khaliya Top Trek, Panchachuli Peaks Viewing, Tribal Heritage Museum, Darkot Village Weaving, Inner Line Permit Logistics, Local Food Costs. Chapters:00:00 Khaliya Top04:08 Tribal Heritage Museum08:59 Munsyari Hill Top View Point A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MunsiyariDiaries #KhaliyaTopTrek #PanchachuliSunrise #BhotiaCulture #UttarakhandTravel #HimalayanHiking #DarkotWeaving #InnerLinePermit #NandaDeviRajJat #KumaonFood #BudgetTravelIndia #SoloTravelMama #MonsoonEnds #GarhwalKumaon #TribalHeritage #MountainLife #GoriGangaValley #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day six in Munsiyari. As the clouds cling to the peaks, I head to the bazaar to help Ramesh dispatch his apple harvest, the first major shipment since the landslide. The trip becomes a lesson in frontier economics, the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra's gathering momentum, and the town's quiet determination to keep moving. ☕ 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 31 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Madkot, Pithoragarh, Birthi Falls, Milam Inn, State Bank of India Pithoragarh. Covered: Apple trade economics, Landslide road recovery, Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra preparations, Munsiyari to Pithoragarh travel logistics, Frontier town economy. Chapters:00:00 Munsiyari02:06 Madkot03:56 Road05:23 Birthi Falls06:30 Pithoragarh08:05 Bhojnalaya interior09:03 Milam Inn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #IndiaTravel #AppleHarvest #Himalayas #NandaDeviRajJatYatra #Pithoragarh #RoadTripIndia #TravelDiaries #MountainLife #IndianFood #GoriGanga #OffbeatIndia #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

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/

Day four in Munsiyari. Arjun wakes before dawn for his first clear view of the Panchachuli peaks, spends the afternoon helping a local family dry apples, and shares a rooftop chai with a retired soldier who remembers the old trade routes to Tibet. A quiet episode about patience, memory, and the mountains finally showing themselves. ☕ 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 29 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Panchachuli Peaks, Apna Bhojnalaya, The Munsiyari Cafe, Sarmoli, Malla Johar, Pithoragarh, Gori Ganga river. Covered: Panchachuli view from Munsiyari, Apple drying as a preservation economy, Johar Valley trade history and 1962 border closure, Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2026, Munsiyari food costs and cafes, Quiet monsoon season atmosphere in frontier town. Chapters:00:00 Munsiyari01:28 Apna Bhojnalaya03:37 Sarmoli05:56 The Munsiyari Cafe07:04 Malla Johar08:13 Rain on mountain town street10:11 Pithoragarh A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #PanchachuliPeaks #UttarakhandTravel #Kumaon #AppleHarvest #HimalayanDiaries #NandaDeviRajJat #JoharValley #IndiaTravel #MountainLife #BhotiaCulture #TravelPodcast #MonsoonInIndia #OffbeatIndia #Himalaya #KumaoniFood #MilamGlacier #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

On day three in Munsiyari, Arjun visits Ramesh's apple orchard, learns about the recent landslide's impact on the region, and reflects on the community's resilience. He samples local apples, discusses the challenges of farming in a remote valley, and thinks about the upcoming Nanda Devi festival season. ☕ 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 28 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Munsiyari Bazaar, Kanchana bhojnalay, Tribal Heritage Museum, The Munsiyari Cafe, Panchachuli Peak, Gori Ganga river. Covered: Apple harvest in Munsiyari, Landslide road closure impact, Nanda Devi Raj Jat preparations, Local farming economics, Bhotia cultural memory, Cafe life in Munsiyari. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room at dawn00:39 Kanchana bhojnalay01:52 Munsiyari Bazaar05:56 The Munsiyari Cafe07:47 Panchachuli Peak A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #HimalayanVillage #AppleHarvest #MonsoonDiaries #IndiaTravel #MountainLife #NandaDeviRajJat #RuralIndia #GoriGangaValley #BhotiaCulture #IndianHimalayas #TravelPodcast #RoadTripIndia #LocalFoodIndia #KumaoniFood #OffbeatDestinations https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day two in Munsiyari: I wake to drizzle, hear about the landslide that's still blocking the road, and meet a local apple farmer whose orchard is the heart of this frontier town. Plus, a peek at the closed Tibet trade route and a hot thali to warm up. ☕ 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 27 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Kanchana bhojnalay, Tribal Heritage Museum, The Munsiyari Cafe, SBI Branch Munsiari. Covered: Landslide aftermath and local mourning, Shauka trading history and border closure, Panchachuli peaks and local folklore, Munsiyari bazaar and daily life, Costs of food and chai, Planning a visit to an apple orchard. Chapters:00:00 Kanchana bhojnalay01:31 Quiet town street02:19 Tribal Heritage Museum03:33 The Munsiyari Cafe06:32 Bhojnalay interior07:22 Guesthouse room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #Himalaya #IndiaTravel #MountainLife #MonsoonTravel #Panchachuli #BhotiaCulture #JoharValley #AppleHarvest #TribalHeritageMuseum #TravelIndia #RoadTripIndia #AdventureTravel #LocalFood #Chai #IndianHimalayas https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun makes the tense jeep journey from Almora to Munsiyari through landslide country, arrives to a frontier town buzzing with Nanda Devi Raj Jat preparations, and settles in with a budget guesthouse and a hot thali as the monsoon's tail lingers. ☕ 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 26 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Munsiyari, India. Places in this episode: Munsiyari Bazaar, Malla Ghorpatta, Panchachuli range, Nanda Devi Temple Dandadhar Hill, Tribal Heritage Museum, One Soul Cafe, Khaliya Top, Pithoragarh. Covered: Travel logistics and road conditions, Local food and costs, Bhotia culture and post-1962 border history, Nanda Devi Raj Jat festival preparations, Treks and permits in the Johar Valley, Seasonal monsoon atmosphere in a frontier town. Chapters:00:00 Pithoragarh01:47 Malla Ghorpatta03:03 Khaliya Top04:02 Rain on tin roof04:46 Tribal Heritage Museum06:04 Hilltop viewpoint06:52 Quiet evening town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Munsiyari #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #IndiaTravel #Himalaya #MonsoonTravel #Panchachuli #NandaDeviRajJat #BhotiaCulture #KumaonFood #IndiaPodcast #TravelIndia #MountainTown #AppleHarvest #RoadTripIndia #MilamGlacier https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun savours his last day in Almora with a sunrise at Bright End Corner, a final Kumaoni thali, and a monsoon storm that softens the goodbye before he heads downstream, following the Ganga toward the plains. ☕ 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 25 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Bright End Corner, Lala Bazaar, Katarmal Sun Temple, Hawalbagh, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Silver Wok Cafe & Restaurant, Adams Ground. Covered: Almora town exploration, Kumaoni food and cafes, Himalayan views and weather, Village life in Hawalbagh, Nanda Rajjat Yatra preparation, Travel logistics and costs. Chapters:00:00 Bright End Corner01:46 Adams Ground02:58 Hawalbagh05:01 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe06:32 Temple courtyard with wind and bells07:52 Silver Wok Cafe & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #HimalayanVillages #NandaDevi #SunTemple #KumaoniFood #SoloTravelIndia #TravelAfterMonsoon #OffbeatIndia #ChitaiTemple #LalBazaar #AlmoraDiaries #MountainSunrise #SlowTravel #KumaonCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

On his final day in Almora, Arjun walks into the middle of Nanda Devi Mela preparations, learns about the once-in-12-years Nanda Rajjat Yatra, and eats his way through the fairground as the monsoon's last storm rolls in. ☕ 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 24 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Nanda Devi Temple, Lala Bazaar, Chaughanpata, Tamta Mohalla, G.B. Pant Public Museum, M.B.'s cafe, Bright End Corner, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro and Cafe. Covered: Nanda Devi Mela preparation, Nanda Rajjat Yatra, Kumaoni festival food and culture, Almora handicrafts, copperware, Monsoon retreat and mountain views. Chapters:00:00 Nanda Devi Temple01:41 Bazaar street03:34 Chaughanpata04:48 Tamta Mohalla06:02 M.B.'s cafe07:09 Bright End Corner08:30 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro and Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #NandaDeviMela #NandaRajjatYatra #IndiaTravel #HimalayanVillage #KumaoniFood #LalaBazaar #BrightEndCorner #MonsoonInIndia #TravelPodcast #FestivalSeasonIndia #CopperCrafts #IndianHimalayas #JageshwarTemples https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun immerses in Almora's Ramlila rehearsals, visits the Chitai Golu Devta temple, and witnesses the monsoon's final thunderstorms before the skies clear for 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 23 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Kalika Mandir, Lala Bazaar, Nanda Devi Temple, G.B. Pant Museum, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Kali Kholi, Chaughanpata, Pokhar Khali. Covered: Ramlila rehearsals, Chitai Golu Devta temple, G.B. Pant Museum, Monsoon weather and road closures, Kumaoni food and costs, Local culture and folk justice. Chapters:00:00 Kalika Mandir01:08 Lala Bazaar03:39 Pokhar Khali05:29 Chaughanpata07:26 Evening rehearsal grounds08:36 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #Ramlila #GoluDevta #ChitaiTemple #MonsoonTravel #IndiaTravel #Himalayas #KumaoniFood #BhattKiChurkani #AipanArt #LalaBazaar #TravelIndia #IncredibleIndia #RaftingGanga https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

On his final full day in Almora, Arjun chases a clear view of Nanda Devi from Bright End Corner, explores the craft lanes of Lala Bazaar, and shares a goodbye thali with a local cafe owner. The monsoon is breaking, and this episode is a warm farewell to the hills. ☕ 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 22 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Lala Bazaar, Tamta Mohalla, Panchachuli Weavers, Nanda Devi Temple, Chaughanpata, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe, Bright End Corner, Kali Kholi. Covered: almora town exploration, kumaoni crafts and food, monsoon weather and road conditions, himalayan views, regional development news. Chapters:00:00 Almora01:25 Bright End Corner02:26 Lala Bazaar04:38 Nanda Devi Temple05:52 Chaughanpata07:35 Tamta Mohalla A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #NandaDevi #Himalayas #IndiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #KumaoniFood #LalaBazaar #TravelIndia #OffbeatIndia #AlmoraDiaries #MountainLife #IndianCrafts #SoloTravelIndia #IncredibleIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun takes a muddy, monsoon-soaked road to Jageshwar's 120+ ancient stone temples, eats bhatt ki churkani, and reflects on the monsoon's true power in the hills. He also navigates a bank errand and gets a first-hand look at the raging Koshi river. A deep dive into the spiritual and wild heart of Kumaon. ☕ 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 21 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Jageshwar, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe, Someshwar, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Lala Bazaar, Cafe Zero 1, Bright End Corner. Covered: Jageshwar temples and history, Kumaoni food, Monsoon road closures and safety, Golu Devta folk tradition, Almora festival prep. Chapters:02:49 Almora07:01 Bright End Corner07:48 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe08:42 Cafe Zero 1 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jageshwar #Kumaon #Almora #Uttarakhand #MonsoonTravel #IndiaTravel #Himalayas #AncientTemples #KumaoniFood #TravelIndia #BhattKiChurkani #Singori #DeodarForest #SpiritualTravel #ChitaiGoluDevta #Ramlila #RoadTripIndia #OffbeatIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day five in Almora: Arjun hikes up to the Kasar Devi ridge, visits the Nanda Devi temple as the monsoon begins to break, and watches the town's Ramlila rehearsals begin. Plus the cost of a Kumaoni breakfast and a local café's evening chai. ☕ 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 20 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Kalika Mandir grounds, Kasar Devi temple, Bright End Corner, Nanda Devi temple, Lala Bazaar, Chaughanpata, Café Baithak, M.B's cafe. Covered: almora ramlila preparations, kasar devi temple visit, nanda devi temple and lala bazaar, kumaoni and tibetan food, monsoon weather clearing, regional development news. Chapters:00:00 Kasar Devi temple01:31 Market street cafe05:19 Café Baithak06:15 Nanda Devi temple08:10 Chaughanpata A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #KasarDevi #Ramlila #IndiaTravel #Himalayas #MonsoonDiaries #AlmoraDiaries #KumaoniFood #NandaDevi #LalaBazaar #SpiritualIndia #HillStation #LocalTravel #CulturalIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun takes a day trip to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, walking through misty oak and rhododendron forests, spotting birds, and finally catching his first unobstructed view of the high Himalaya from Zero Point as the monsoon begins to break over Kumaon. ☕ 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 19 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Zero Point. Covered: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Himalayan views and weather, Kumaoni food and costs, Regional development debate, Bird and wildlife watching. Chapters:00:00 Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary03:28 Zero Point07:16 Almora09:01 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BinsarWildlifeSanctuary #Almora #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #Himalayas #NandaDevi #ZeroPoint #MonsoonTravel #HillStation #IndianFood #KumaoniThali #TravelIndia #BirdWatching #OffbeatIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Day three in Almora. Arjun climbs to the 12th-century Katarmal Sun Temple through monsoon mist, gets caught in a downpour, and takes shelter in a local café with a hot thali. Plus road closures, festival rehearsals, and the practical cost of living in the hills. ☕ 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 18 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Katarmal Sun Temple, Lala Bazaar, G.B. Pant Museum, Kali Kholi, Kasar Devi. Covered: Katarmal Sun Temple history and visit, Monsoon weather and road conditions around Almora, Kumaoni food: thali, singori, chai, Aipan folk art and G.B. Pant Museum, Almora Ramlila preparations and festival season, Hill travel logistics and safety. Chapters:00:00 Almora02:39 Forest footpath in rain03:53 Small village cafe interior05:46 Kali Kholi07:27 G.B. Pant Museum08:29 Kasar Devi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #KatarmalSunTemple #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #Himalayas #KumaoniFood #TempleTrail #AlmoraDiaries #OffbeatIndia #IncredibleIndia #MountainCulture #SoloTravel #IndiaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

On day two in Almora, Arjun visits the Chitai Golu Devta temple, explores the historic jail where Nehru was held, and digs into Kumaoni street food, all while navigating monsoon road closures and the town's autumn festival buzz. ☕ 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 17 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Deodar Homestay, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe, Spicy Hut, Lala Bazaar, Almora Historical Jail, St. Mary's Church, Bright End Corner. Covered: Chitai Golu Devta temple, Almora colonial history, Kumaoni food, Monsoon road closures, Banking basics in Almora. Chapters:00:00 Deodar Homestay01:41 Chitai Golu Devta Temple04:12 Roadside05:33 Almora Historical Jail06:43 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe08:04 Bright End Corner09:53 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Kumaon #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #ChitaiGoluDevta #KumaoniFood #AlooKeGutke #MountainTravel #MonsoonInIndia #AlmoraDiaries #HimalayanVillage #NandaDeviView #FolkJustice #IncredibleIndia #TravelIndia #MangalmurtiCafe #SpicyHutAlmora https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun reaches Almora after a long mountain drive from Rishikesh, exploring the ridge town's bazaars, temples, and monsoon-soaked lanes. He savors local food, visits the Chitai Golu Devta temple, and plans his Kumaon autumn adventures. ☕ 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 16 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Almora, India. Places in this episode: Chaughanpata, Lala Bazaar, Deodar Homestay, Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe, Bright End Corner, Nanda Devi Temple, Kasar Devi, Chitai Golu Devta Temple. Covered: Arrival in Almora, Lala Bazaar and local food, Monsoon weather and road conditions, Chitai Golu Devta planning, Kumaoni culture and history, Wildlife awareness (leopard sighting). Chapters:00:00 Chaughanpata01:22 Lala Bazaar02:59 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe04:21 Bright End Corner05:41 Nanda Devi Temple06:55 Kasar Devi08:12 Morning street, wet pavement, footsteps A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Almora #Uttarakhand #Kumaon #IndiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #Himalaya #ChitaiGoluDevta #KumaoniFood #TravelPodcast #NandaDevi #BinsarSanctuary #LalaBazaar #KasarDevi #RoadTripIndia #BudgetTravelIndia #SoloTravel #MountainCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

On his final day in Rishikesh, Arjun watches the monsoon-swollen Ganga from a chai stall, reflects on the town's quiet after Kanwar, and plans the next leg of his journey along the river as the rains begin to clear. ☕ 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 15 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Beatles Ashram, The Arches Cafe & Bakery by SALVUS, Tera Manzil Temple. Covered: Monsoon river safety, Budget travel costs, Ashram and temple visits, Route planning and landslides, Local food and cafes, Seasonal town atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Ram Jhula02:21 Parmarth Niketan03:44 Beatles Ashram04:52 The Arches Cafe & Bakery by SALVUS07:08 Triveni Ghat A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #Ganga #Monsoon #TravelIndia #RishikeshDiaries #GangaAarti #BeatlesAshram #YogaCapital #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #BudgetTravel #Riverside #Chai #SpiritualIndia #OffSeasonTravel #SoloTravelIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun's final full day in Rishikesh: watching the swollen Ganga from a chai stall, a wet jungle trek, a thali at Chotiwala, and reflections on leaving the yoga capital for the mountains. ☕ 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 14 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Vashishth Guest House, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan, Cafe Royale, Neer Garh Waterfall, The FoodLoft, Swarg Ashram. Covered: Monsoon river safety, Wildlife encounter, Local food and costs, Religious ritual, Route planning / landslides. Chapters:00:00 Vashishth Guest House02:11 Ram Jhula03:26 Forest04:32 The FoodLoft05:47 Street07:08 Bus ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonGanga #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #NeerGarh #LeopardSighting #TriveniGhat #GangaAarti #BackpackingIndia #ChaiLover #Thali #RaftingIndia #MonsoonTravel #TravelIndia #YogaCapital #MountainRoads https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

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/

Day five in Rishikesh. The Kanwar Yatra has ended and the town is catching its breath. The Ganga is still in dangerous spate, rafting is suspended, and wildlife is creeping closer to the roads. Arjun takes stock of the monsoon river, checks on the cost of living, eats a legendary thali, and plans what comes next as the rains begin to clear. ☕ 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 12 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Swarg Ashram, Tera Manzil Temple, The Sitting Elephant, Cafe Royale, Beatles Ashram. Covered: Rishikesh monsoon off-season, Ganga river safety, Kanwar Yatra aftermath, Local food costs and thali, Road closures and landslides, Wildlife encounters near town. Chapters:00:00 Rishikesh00:55 Ram Jhula02:16 Beatles Ashram06:01 Laxman Jhula07:43 Street food stall09:34 Quiet room with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonInIndia #RaftingSuspended #KanwarYatra #TriveniGhat #LaxmanJhula #RamJhula #GangaAarti #YogaCapital #UttarakhandTravel #IndiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #BudgetTravelIndia #RajajiNationalPark #HimalayanTravel #SpiritualIndia #RishikeshDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun navigates Rishikesh on the final, most intense day of the Kanwar Yatra. He witnesses the saffron tide of pilgrims, checks on the dangerously swollen Ganga, and hears about elephants crossing the road, all while budgeting for his stay in the yoga capital. ☕ 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 11 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Tera Manzil Temple, Muni Ki Reti, Cafe Royale, The Sitting Elephant. Covered: Kanwar Yatra, Monsoon river safety, Rishikesh spiritual tourism, Budget costs, Wildlife in Rajaji. Chapters:00:00 Muni Ki Reti01:58 Triveni Ghat03:16 Ram Jhula05:14 Parmarth Niketan Ashram07:34 Thunder08:21 The Sitting Elephant10:08 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #KanwarYatra #MonsoonGanga #GangaAarti #ParmarthNiketan #TeraManzil #TriveniGhat #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #TravelIndia #Sawan #MonsoonTravel #RishikeshDiaries #YogaCapital #SpiritualIndia #RiverGanga #WildlifeIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun navigates Rishikesh during the Kanwar Yatra's peak, witnesses the Ganga in dangerous spate, and learns why rafting is suspended. He visits the flooded ghats, attends the evening aarti, and finds quiet moments amidst the saffron tide, all while budgeting for the week. ☕ 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 10 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Shivani's Cafe, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Beatles Ashram, Tera Manzil Temple, Neer Garh Waterfall, Laxman Jhula. Covered: Monsoon river safety, Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, Beatles Ashram history, Rishikesh budget costs, Evening aarti experience, Local cafes and food. Chapters:00:00 Shivani's Cafe01:09 Laxman Jhula02:23 Ram Jhula03:11 Beatles Ashram04:51 Triveni Ghat06:37 Neer Garh Waterfall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonGanga #KanwarYatra #GangaAarti #BeatlesAshram #TeraManzil #RishikeshMonsoon #IndiaTravel #Uttarakhand #RiverGanga #TravelIndia #MonsoonVibes #Ashram #SpiritualIndia #RishikeshDiaries #BackpackerIndia #CafeHopping #RailYatri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun wakes to a thunderstorm in Rishikesh, finds the Ganga in spate with flooded ghats, explores the town's chai culture and ashrams, and plans a cautious rafting trip while navigating monsoon logistics. ☕ 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 9 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Triveni Ghat, Lakshman Jhula, Beatles Ashram, The Sitting Elephant, Shivpuri, Rajaji National Park, RamJhula Restaurant, Parmarth Niketan. Covered: Monsoon effect on river activities, Pilgrimage season (Kanwar Yatra), Ashram and spiritual tourism, Budget travel in Rishikesh, UPI and local payments, Monsoon safety and river dangers. Chapters:00:00 Lakshman Jhula01:32 Beatles Ashram02:46 The Sitting Elephant04:21 RamJhula Restaurant05:32 Neelkanth Mahadev Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonInIndia #GangaRiver #YogaCapital #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #MonsoonVibes #ChaiTime #TriveniGhat #BeatlesAshram #RaftingIndia #SpiritualIndia #TravelIndia #IndianMonsoon #RiverLife #AshramLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun arrives in Rishikesh during peak monsoon, finding the Ganga swollen and the ghats flooded. He explores the yoga capital's ashrams, bridges, and chai stalls, and navigates the practicalities of settling in, from finding a flat to understanding the river's dangers. ☕ 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 8 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Rishikesh, India. Places in this episode: Yog Nagari Rishikesh station, Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Tera Manzil Temple, Beatles Ashram, Shivpuri, Rajaji National Park. Covered: Monsoon travel in Rishikesh, Ganga river safety, Rishikesh budget accommodation, Street food and thali costs, Beatles Ashram history, Evening aarti at Triveni Ghat. Chapters:00:00 Yog Nagari Rishikesh station01:32 Ram Jhula02:45 Shivpuri03:57 Tera Manzil Temple05:09 Lakshman Jhula06:38 Triveni Ghat08:08 Rajaji National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Rishikesh #MonsoonInIndia #GangaRiver #YogaCapital #TriveniGhat #LakshmanJhula #RamJhula #BeatlesAshram #Uttarakhand #IndiaTravel #Himalaya #MonsoonVibes #TravelIndia #RishikeshDiaries #RiverLife #ChaiTime https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun's final day in Delhi is a whirlwind of monsoon storms, last-minute shopping, and a bittersweet farewell to the city before boarding the night train to Haridwar, the gateway to the Himalaya. ☕ 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 7 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Greater Kailash, Connaught Place, DBS Bank Connaught Place, Khan Market, Triveni Terrace Cafe, India Gate, New Delhi railway station. Covered: Delhi monsoon season, Banking for foreigners, Last-day logistics, Train travel from Delhi to Haridwar, Farewell to Delhi, Preparing for Himalayan trek. Chapters:00:00 Greater Kailash01:18 Connaught Place03:14 Triveni Terrace Cafe05:08 India Gate06:03 Train station concourse06:59 Train carriage A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DelhiTravel #MonsoonDelhi #IndiaTravel #TrainJourney #HimalayaBound #HaridwarTrain #DelhiMetro #TravelIndia #IndiaByRail #SoloTravelIndia #DelhiFood #MonsoonMagic #IndiaGate #ConnaughtPlace #KhanMarket #GangaKatha https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun's final day in Delhi before the Himalaya: he dodges monsoon downpours, explores handloom exhibitions and a temple, sips chai at a terrace café, reflects on the craft economy and the kanwar yatra, and packs for Haridwar with the Ganga calling. ☕ 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 6 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, Triveni Terrace Cafe, Mandi House, India Gate, Lutyens' Delhi, Gauri Shankar temple, Chandni Chowk, Gulati Restaurant, Pandara Road, Greater Kailash, New Delhi Railway Station. Covered: Handloom and artisan crafts, Monsoon season in Delhi, Old Delhi food and culture, Sawan month and kanwar yatra, Himalayan logistics and train travel. Chapters:00:00 Greater Kailash03:15 Metro car04:58 City avenue07:50 Train station A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Delhi #MonsoonDelhi #IndiaTravel #HandloomDay #NationalCraftsMuseum #TriveniTerraceCafe #GulatiRestaurant #OldDelhi #ChandniChowk #Ganga #Haridwar #Himalaya #Sawan #KanwarYatra #FollowTheGanga https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun explores the Dastkar Monsoon Mela in Chhattarpur, meets artisans fighting to keep handloom alive, and plans his last day in Delhi before heading to the Himalaya. Plus, a rain-drenched walk through Khan Market and a final Mughlai feast. ☕ 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 5 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Dastkar Monsoon Mela, Chhattarpur, National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, Khan Market, Cafe Tesu, Karim's, Old Delhi, Chhattarpur, Delhi Metro, Chandni Chowk. Covered: Dastkar Monsoon Mela artisans, National Handloom Day and craft exhibition, Delhi monsoon logistics and costs, Mughlai food at Karim's, Planning Haridwar train journey. Chapters:00:00 Chhattarpur02:36 Khan Market04:06 Cafe terrace05:02 Chandni Chowk05:53 Restaurant interior06:51 City street rain07:48 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DelhiTravel #MonsoonDelhi #DastkarMela #HandloomDay #WorldsWithinCloth #KhanMarket #OldDelhiFood #KarimsRestaurant #MughlaiCuisine #IndiaTravel #CraftBazaar #MonsoonVibes #AutoRickshaw #DelhiMetro #ArtisanStories #TravelIndia #MonsoonMela #DelhiDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun navigates a rain-soaked Monday in Delhi during the holy month of Sawan. He gets caught in a hailstorm, shares chai with a fellow traveler, explores the monsoon craft scene, and starts seriously planning his Himalayan route with a train ticket purchase. ☕ 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 4 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Delhi School of Economics, Ring Road, Dastkar Nature Bazaar, Chhattarpur, Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, National Crafts Museum, Pragati Maidan, Khan Market, Cafe Tesu. Covered: Monsoon season experience, Kanwar yatra and Sawan month, Craft fairs and artisan markets, Long-stay paperwork and logistics, Booking Himalayan train route. Chapters:00:00 Delhi School of Economics01:08 Rain easing02:29 Market hall04:19 Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre05:25 Khan Market06:39 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DelhiMonsoon #MonsoonTravel #Sawan2026 #KanwarYatra #DastkarMela #DelhiCrafts #IndianHandloom #OldDelhi #KhanMarket #CafeTesu #DelhiMetro #NCMCCard #FRRO #IndiaTravel #UttarakhandBound #MonsoonDiaries #DelhiDiaries #TravelIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun tackles his FRRO registration and bank paperwork in Chanakyapuri, rides the monsoon-soaked Delhi Metro, and dives into Old Delhi's paratha lanes and Mughlai kitchens. He also plans his Himalayan route and budgets for the season ahead. ☕ 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 3 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Chanakyapuri, Greater Kailash, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Paranthe Wali Gali, Gauri Shankar temple, Jama Masjid, Red Fort. Covered: FRRO registration, Banking for foreigners, Delhi Metro, Old Delhi food, Monsoon season, Himalayan logistics. Chapters:00:00 Chanakyapuri02:14 Greater Kailash03:01 Chandni Chowk05:51 Connaught Place06:36 Shahpur Jat08:06 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DelhiTravel #IndiaTravel #MonsoonDelhi #OldDelhiFood #ParantheWaliGali #FRROIndia #IndiaVisa #DelhiMetro #SawanMonth #MughlaiFood #IndiaBudgetTravel #TravelIndia #DelhiDiaries #UPIIndia #HimalayaTrek #GangaYatra https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun navigates a rainy Delhi Sunday, from metro chaos at Rajiv Chowk to a monsoon mela revival. He tackles the city's practical side—rents, fares, and the art of waiting—and plots his Himalayan route before the rains close in. ☕ 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 2 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Chhattarpur Nature Bazaar, Pind Balluchi Regal Building, Connaught Place, Triveni Terrace Cafe, India Habitat Centre, Greater Kailash, Rajiv Chowk, Qutub Minar, India Gate. Covered: Monsoon survival in Delhi, Craft bazaars and artisan markets, Mughlai cuisine and lunch costs, Logistics of long-term travel in India, Planning a Himalayan itinerary. Chapters:00:00 Chhattarpur Nature Bazaar01:00 Greater Kailash02:15 Market hall03:23 Bar interior04:44 Lutyens' Delhi05:59 Triveni Terrace Cafe07:46 India Habitat Centre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DelhiMonsoon #DastkarMela #MonsoonTravelIndia #DelhiFoodGuide #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #Chhattarpur #PindBalluchi #Thali #MonsoonRituals #OldDelhi #HimalayaNext #DelhiMetro #NCMCCard #GLivingInDelhi #TravelIndia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/

Arjun Mehta lands in Delhi during peak monsoon, wrestles with long-stay paperwork, opens a bank account, gets a SIM card and metro card, and eats his way through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk. The first episode of a journey following the Ganga from the capital into the Himalaya. ☕ 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 1 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Delhi, India. Places in this episode: Indira Gandhi International Airport, FRRO Delhi, Chanakyapuri, Triveni Terrace Cafe, Greater Kailash, Chandni Chowk, Paranthe Wali Gali, Karim's. Covered: FRRO registration process, Banking and SIM for foreigners, Delhi Metro system and passes, Old Delhi food streets, Monsoon season survival, First week logistics in Delhi. Chapters:00:00 Indira Gandhi International Airport01:18 Chanakyapuri03:03 State Bank of India04:40 Hauz Khas station06:18 Paranthe Wali Gali07:57 City street08:49 Red Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Delhi #MonsoonInDelhi #IndiaTravel #OldDelhi #ChandniChowk #DelhiFood #SoloTravelIndia #DelhiMetro #FRRO #IndiaVisa #IndianStreetFood #ParantheWaliGali #Karims #MonsoonSeason #DelhiDiaries #TravelIndia #DigitalIndia #UPI https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/