India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta

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  Ranchi Day Five: Netarhat Sunrise and Tribal Echoes 03.10.2026 10min

  Arjun heads up the ghats to Netarhat for a sunrise that cuts through the post-monsoon haze, reflecting on the Karam festival echoes and the plateau's living culture. ☕ 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 64 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Ranchi, India. Places in this episode: Netarhat, Upper Bazaar, Cuku cafe, The Eden’s, Morabadi, Tribal Museum, Tagore Hill, Hotel Groves. Covered: Netarhat Sunrise, Tribal Culture & Karam Festival, Ranchi Costs & Logistics, Tribal Museum Visit, Driving the Ghats. Chapters:00:00 Netarhat01:36 Cafe04:00 The Eden’s06:55 Tagore Hill09:08 Axis Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NetarhatSunrise #ChotaNagpurPlateau #RanchiDiaries #JharkhandTravel #TribalHeritageIndia #PostMonsoonIndia #NetarhatViewpoint #KaramFestival #IndianRoadTrip #Tier2CityLife #SustainableTravel #CulturalImmersion #HillStationIndia #PlateauLandscape #ArjunMehtaPodcast #IndiaTravelGuide #AutumnInIndia #LocalFoodRanchi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Ranchi Morning Rituals and the Karam Festival Echo 02.10.2026 10min

  Arjun explores Ranchi’s morning markets, reflects on the recent Karam festival, and navigates the city’s blend of tribal heritage and modern 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 63 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Ranchi, India. Places in this episode: The Mohua | A Boutique Hotel, Upper Bazaar, New Market, Tribal Research Institute & Museum, Morabadi, Tagore Hill, Cuku cafe, Rock Garden. Covered: Ranchi Markets, Tribal Culture, Karam Festival, Local Costs, Travel Logistics, Netarhat Plans. Chapters:00:00 The Mohua | A Boutique Hotel02:40 Tribal Research Institute & Museum08:44 Anardana Ranchi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RanchiTravel #JharkhandTourism #ChotaNagpurPlateau #KaramPuja2026 #TribalHeritageIndia #PostMonsoonTravel #IndianStreetFood #BirsaMundaLegacy #DurgaPujaPandal #TagoreHillView #BudgetTravelIndia #OffbeatIndia #AutumnInIndia #TravelPodcast #ArjunMehtaTravels #JharkhandDiaries #CulturalExploration #IndiaTravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Ranchi Waterfalls and Tribal Rhythms 01.10.2026 9min

  Arjun explores the post-monsoon flow at Hundru Falls, navigates the tribal heritage of Morabadi, and reflects on the cultural shifts in Ranchi's capital 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 62 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Ranchi, India. Places in this episode: Upper Bazaar, Daily Market, Vivekananda Statue, Morabadi, Tribal Research Institute & Museum, Rock Garden, Gonda Hill, Hundru Falls. Covered: Waterfall Circuit Travel, Tribal Heritage Sites, Local Street Food Culture, Industrial Landscapes, Practical Travel Tips. Chapters:00:00 Upper Bazaar02:34 Rock Garden04:35 Audrey House06:34 The Mohua A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RanchiDiaries #JharkhandTourism #HundruFalls #ChotaNagpurPlateau #TribalHeritage #PostMonsoonIndia #StreetFoodIndia #DhuskaLover #BirsaMundaLegacy #NetarhatSunrise #TravelJharkhand #IndianWaterfalls #MorabadiMarket #CulturalIndia #BudgetTravelIndia #AutumnInIndia #RanchiCity #ExploreJharkhand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Ranchi Waterfalls and Tribal Rhythms 30.09.2026 10min

  Day two in Ranchi: chasing the post-monsoon flow at Hundru Falls, navigating a city-wide bandh, and tasting the best dhuska in Upper Bazaar. A look at Jharkhand's plateau 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 61 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Ranchi, India. Places in this episode: Morabadi, Hundru Falls, Upper Bazaar, Daily Market, The Mohua, Patratu Valley, Tagore Hill, Lalpur. Covered: Waterfall Circuit Travel, Local Street Food, Festival Preparations, Industrial Landscapes, Practical Registration Rules, Tribal Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Morabadi01:00 Tagore Hill05:28 Anardana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RanchiDiaries #JharkhandTourism #WaterfallCircuit #PostMonsoonIndia #ChotaNagpurPlateau #TribalCulture #StreetFoodIndia #TravelBudget #DurgaPuja2026 #HundruFalls #PatratuValley #IndianRailways #AutumnInIndia #OffbeatDestinations #BirsaMunda #KaramFestival #RanchiCity #TravelTipsIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Ranchi Arrival: Waterfalls, Pandals and Plateau Air 29.09.2026 10min

  Arjun lands in Ranchi from Varanasi. The Chota Nagpur plateau greets him with post-monsoon greenery, tribal heritage sites, and the sudden burst of Durga Puja preparations. A look at costs, culture, and the road 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 60 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Ranchi, India. Places in this episode: Ranchi Junction, The Mohua | A Boutique Hotel, Upper Bazaar, Morabadi, Tribal Research Institute & Museum, Tagore Hill, Cuku cafe, Hundru Falls. Covered: Ranchi Arrival Logistics, Local Street Food Culture, Tribal Heritage Sites, Festival Season Preparations, Post-Monsoon Weather, Transport and Accommodation Costs. Chapters:00:00 Ranchi Junction01:38 Upper Bazaar03:28 Tagore Hill05:31 Cuku cafe07:30 Morabadi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RanchiDiaries #JharkhandTourism #ChotaNagpurPlateau #PostMonsoonIndia #WaterfallCircuit #TribalHeritage #DurgaPuja2026 #BudgetTravelIndia #ArjunMehtaPodcast #IndianRailways #NetarhatSunrise #StreetFoodJharkhand #SlowTravel #AutumnInIndia #RanchiCity #NatureLovers #CulturalIndia #TravelLogistics https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Final Dawn: Shraddha, Silt and Silk 28.09.2026 11min

  Arjun’s last full day in Varanasi. He navigates the post-monsoon silt at Assi Ghat, witnesses early Pitru Paksha rituals, explores the Banarasi silk weaving industry in Chowk, enjoys affordable meals, visits Sarnath for peace, and reflects on the city's resilience before departing. ☕ 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 59 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Chowk Market, Kunj Gali, Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant, Sarnath, Dhamek Stupa, Ashokan Pillar, Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Covered: Pitru Paksha Rituals, Banarasi Silk Industry, Sarnath Heritage, Post-Monsoon Cleanup, Varanasi Costs, Festival Season. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:38 Kunj Gali04:25 Sarnath06:25 Dashashwamedh Ghat08:31 Street10:23 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiTravel #GangaAarti #PitruPaksha #BanarasiSilk #SarnathBuddhism #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #PostMonsoonIndia #VaranasiFood #KashiVishwanath #AssiGhat #Dashashwamedh #IndianRupee #TravelBudget #HinduRituals #AncientCities #GangaRiver #VaranasiLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Final Day: Shraddha, Silk and the River's Edge 27.09.2026 11min

  Arjun’s last full day in Varanasi before moving on. He navigates the post-monsoon silt at Assi Ghat, witnesses early Pitru Paksha rituals, explores the Banarasi silk weaving industry, visits Sarnath, and reflects on the city’s resilience 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 58 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Chowk Market, Kunj Gali, The Ram Bhandar, Sarnath, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi ka Diljeet Cafe, Click Collection Grand Gateway Varanasi. Covered: Varanasi Logistics, Pitru Paksha Rituals, Banarasi Silk Industry, Sarnath Buddhism, Varanasi Costs, Festival Season. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:37 Kunj Gali03:15 The Ram Bhandar05:03 Sarnath07:33 Dashashwamedh Ghat09:21 Click Collection Grand Gateway Varanasi11:02 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #KashiYatra #GangaAarti #BanarasiSilk #SarnathBuddhism #IndiaTravelPodcast #MonsoonInIndia #PitruPaksha #DashashwamedhGhat #OldCityVaranasi #IndianStreetFood #SpiritualIndia #TravelBudgetIndia #ArjunMehtaPodcast #GangaRiverJourney #VaranasiLife #IndianCulture #TravelTipsIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Day Ten: Shraddha Dawn and Silk Shadows 26.09.2026 10min

  Day ten in Varanasi. The Ganga recedes from flood levels, the Pitru Paksha rituals begin, and I navigate the silt-cleared ghats before evening aarti. ☕ 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 57 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Chowk Market, The Ram Bhandar, Sarnath, Nothing Before Coffee - BHU, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Axis Bank. Covered: Pitru Paksha Ritual Preparations, Banarasi Silk Weaving Industry, Evening Ganga Aarti Experience, Post-Monsoon Cleanup, Sarnath Buddhist Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:28 River03:08 The Ram Bhandar05:09 Sarnath07:16 Dashashwamedh Ghat09:04 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #PitruPaksha2026 #GangaAarti #BanarasiSilk #SarnathBuddhism #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #MonsoonInIndia #KashiCity #SpiritualIndia #TravelOnABudget #IndianCulture #RiverRituals #OldCityVibes #FestivalSeason #DevDeepawali #NorthIndiaTravel #PilgrimageJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Day Nine: Silt, Shraddha and the River's Return 25.09.2026 10min

  Day nine in Varanasi finds the Ganga receding from its September flood peak. Arjun navigates the silt-cleansed ghats during early Pitru Paksha preparations, visits the serene ruins of Sarnath, and reflects on the city’s transition into the 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 56 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Sigra, Sarnath, Deer Park, Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Aadha-Aadha Café, Dashashwamedh Ghat. Covered: Pitru Paksha Rituals, Sarnath Heritage, Local Dining Costs, Post-Monsoon Cleanup, Old City Navigation. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:37 Sigra04:13 Archaeological Museum06:06 Dashashwamedh Ghat08:35 The Ram Bhandar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #PitruPaksha2026 #SarnathBuddhism #GangaRiver #VaranasiFood #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #PostMonsoonIndia #DashashwamedhGhat #BudgetTravelIndia #KashiCity #SpiritualJourney #UPTourism #AncientCities #RiverRituals #IndianStreetFood #TravelLog #MonsoonClears https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Shraddha Dawn and Silk Looms 24.09.2026 10min

  Day eight in Varanasi. Arjun navigates the post-monsoon silt at Assi Ghat, witnesses early Pitru Paksha rituals, explores the Banarasi silk weaving in Chowk, and reflects on the city's transition into the 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 55 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Chowk Market, Kunj Gali, The Ram Bhandar, Nothing Before Coffee - BHU, Varanasi, Sarnath, Dhamek Stupa, Dashashwamedh Ghat. Covered: Pitru Paksha Rituals, Banarasi Silk Industry, Sarnath Buddhist Heritage, Varanasi Street Food Costs, Post-Monsoon Urban Cleanup, Evening Ganga Aarti Experience. Chapters:00:00 Godowlia02:23 Cantt05:06 The Ram Bhandar08:12 Dashashwamedh Ghat A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #PitruPaksha2026 #BanarasiSilk #GangaAarti #SarnathBuddhism #VaranasiFood #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #MonsoonInIndia #OldCityLife #HolyCity #KashiVishwanath #TravelLog #IndiaVibes #CulturalHeritage #RiverRituals #BudgetTravelIndia #SpiritualJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Silt Cleanup and Shraddha Dawn 23.09.2026 10min

  Day seven in Varanasi. The monsoon silt is being cleared from the ghats, Pitru Paksha preparations are underway, and I explore the quiet serenity of Sarnath before diving into the old city's silk lanes. ☕ 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 54 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Asi Ghat, Sarnath, Deer Park, Chowk Market, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, PIPEWALAS HOUSE & HOME STAY. Covered: Post-Monsoon Urban Cleanup, Pitru Paksha Ritual Preparations, Sarnath Buddhist Heritage, Banarasi Silk Weaving Industry, Evening Ganga Aarti Experience, Varanasi Logistics (SIM/Registration). Chapters:00:00 Asi Ghat01:35 Sarnath04:41 Kashi Vishwanath Temple07:43 PIPEWALAS HOUSE & HOME STAY A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #GangaRiver #PitruPaksha #SarnathBuddhism #BanarasiSilk #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #MonsoonInIndia #OldCityVaranasi #SpiritualIndia #BudgetTravelIndia #UttarPradesh #KashiVishwanath #IndianStreetFood #TravelLogistics #GangaAarti #PostMonsoonIndia #HeritageSites https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Silt Cleanup and Shraddha Dawn 22.09.2026 10min

  Day six in Varanasi. The Ganga recedes from monsoon floods, leaving thick silt that the city scrubs clean before the Pitru Paksha ancestor rituals begin. A morning boat ride through the sacred geography of death, a lunch break at Ram Bhandar, and reflections on the coming 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 53 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Chowk Market, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, The Ram Bhandar, Assi ka Diljeet Cafe, Tripli Hotels Sandalwood. Covered: Post-Monsoon River Levels, Pitru Paksha Rituals, Banarasi Silk Industry, Local Dining Costs, Evening Aarti Experience. Chapters:00:00 City street01:54 Manikarnika Ghat06:00 Assi ka Diljeet Cafe08:33 Tripli Hotels Sandalwood A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #GangaAarti #PitruPaksha #TravelIndia #KashiYatra #MonsoonInIndia #SarnathBuddhism #BanarasiSilk #IndianStreetFood #BudgetTravelAsia #SpiritualJourney #RiverRituals #UttarPradeshTourism #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #GangaRevival #IndianCulture #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Day Five: Monsoon Silt and the Shraddha Season 21.09.2026 10min

  Day five in Varanasi reveals the city’s post-monsoon reality. I navigate silt-cleared ghats, witness early preparations for Pitru Paksha, explore the quiet serenity of Sarnath, and reflect on the ancient rhythms of life and death along the Ganga. ☕ 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 52 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Pipewalas House & Home Stay, Nothing Before Coffee - BHU, Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Chowk Market, Sarnath, Dhamek Stupa. Covered: Post-Monsoon River Levels, Pitru Paksha Rituals, Sarnath Heritage Site, Banarasi Silk Industry, Local Dining Costs, Urban Cleanup Efforts. Chapters:00:00 Pipewalas House & Home Stay02:33 Sarnath04:23 Dhamek Stupa07:19 Park09:20 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiTravel #GangaRiver #PitruPaksha #SarnathBuddhism #BanarasiSilk #KashiVishwanath #IndiaTravelPodcast #MonsoonInIndia #SpiritualJourney #OldCityVaranasi #AssiGhat #DashashwamedhGhat #IndianStreetFood #TravelBudgetIndia #ArjunMehta #VaranasiDiaries #DevDeepawaliPrep #GangaAarti https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Day Four: Silk Looms and Sarnath Dust 20.09.2026 10min

  Day four in Varanasi sees Arjun navigating the humid old city streets to find authentic Banarasi silk weavers, before taking a quiet morning trip to Sarnath. He reflects on the contrast between the chaotic energy of Kashi and the serene Buddhist heritage site, while breaking down the daily costs of living in the holy 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 51 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Aadha-Aadha Café, Sigra, Godowlia, Sarnath, Dhamek Stupa, Chowk Market, Kunj Gali. Covered: Sarnath Heritage Site, Banarasi Silk Industry, Varanasi Daily Costs, Traffic and Transit Logistics, Monsoon Weather Impact, Festival Season Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat02:01 Sarnath04:29 Chowk Market07:17 Dashashwamedh Ghat09:42 Kashi Vishwanath Corridor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #BanarasiSilk #SarnathBuddhism #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #GangaAarti #ChowkMarket #VaranasiFood #MonsoonInIndia #KashiVishwanath #BudgetTravelIndia #SpiritualJourney #UttarPradesh #IndianStreetFood #TravelLog #DailyLifeInVaranasi #Pilgrimage #RiverCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Day Three: Silk Looms and Sarnath Dawn 19.09.2026 10min

  Arjun explores the weaving galis of old Varanasi, visits the peaceful Buddhist ruins at Sarnath, and navigates the sticky monsoon humidity of late September. ☕ 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 50 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Sarnath, Assi Ghat, Nothing Before Coffee - BHU, Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant, Chowk Market, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Cafe 55, Tripli Hotels Sandalwood. Covered: Sarnath Buddhism, Varanasi Food Costs, Weaving Industry, Monsoon Weather, Local Transport. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:45 Sarnath02:58 Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant05:58 Kashi Vishwanath Temple07:19 Tripli Hotels Sandalwood09:17 Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiTravel #SarnathBuddhism #BanarasiSilk #IndiaFoodGuide #MonsoonInIndia #KashiVishwanath #BudgetTravelIndia #AssiGhatRituals #IndianStreetFood #SpiritualJourney #VaranasiDiaries #HinduPilgrimage #BuddhistHeritage #TravelTipsIndia #LocalEconomy #MonsoonSeason #OldCityWalks #IndianRupee https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Morning Rituals and Silk Looms 18.09.2026 11min

  Day two in Varanasi. I start at the ghats before dawn, witness the Lolark Shashthi bathing festival, weave through the old city's silk markets, and reflect on the sacred geography of death and rebirth. ☕ 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 49 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Godowlia Market, Chowk, Banaras Hindu University, Sarnath, The Ram Bhandar. Covered: Varanasi Ghats and Rituals, Lolark Shashthi Festival, Banarasi Silk Industry, Local Dining Costs, Boat Rides on the Ganga, Old City Navigation. Chapters:00:00 Assi Ghat01:46 Manikarnika Ghat03:48 Dashashwamedh Ghat05:17 The Ram Bhandar06:52 Banaras Hindu University A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiDiaries #GangaAarti #KashiYatra #IndianTravel #SpiritualIndia #BanarasSilk #OldCityChaos #MonsoonInIndia #TempleTourism #StreetFoodIndia #TravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #IndiaTravelGuide #SacredCities #RiverRituals #SoloTravelIndia #CulturalHeritage #SouthAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Varanasi Dawn: Ghats, Silk and the Ganga 17.09.2026 10min

  Arjun arrives in Varanasi from Lucknow by train. He explores the ghats at dawn, witnesses the rituals of Lolark Shashthi, navigates the old city's weaving lanes, and reflects on the cost of living in India's holiest 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 48 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Varanasi, India. Places in this episode: Varanasi Junction, Assi Ghat, PIPEWALAS HOUSE & HOME STAY, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Godowlia, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, iHeart Café Varanasi. Covered: Varanasi Arrival Logistics, Ganga Ghats and Rituals, Banarasi Silk Industry, Practical Travel Tips (SIM/Banking), Cost of Living in Varanasi, Evening Aarti Experience. Chapters:00:00 Varanasi Junction01:33 Assi Ghat04:33 Chowk08:10 HDFC Bank09:58 Market alley A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VaranasiTravel #GangaAarti #BanarasSilk #IndiaTravelPodcast #KashiVishwanath #SpiritualIndia #MonsoonInIndia #OldCityLife #SarnathBuddhism #IndianStreetFood #TravelOnABudget #VaranasiDiaries #GangaRiver #IndianCulture #TravelTipsIndia #ExpatLifeIndia #SouthAsiaTravel #PilgrimageJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Lucknow's Last Day: Chikankari and the Monsoon Labyrinth 16.09.2026 10min

  Arjun spends his final full day in Lucknow, navigating the humid streets of Chowk for chikankari textiles, reflecting on the city’s layered history at the British Residency, and enjoying a final coffee before heading south. ☕ 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 47 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, Chowk, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Indira Nagar, British Residency, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hazratganj. Covered: Chikankari Embroidery, British Residency History, Chota Imambara Architecture, Local Transport Tips, Monsoon Weather, Final Reflections. Chapters:00:00 SBI Branch01:24 Aminabad03:19 The Cherry Tree Cafe05:13 Chota Imambara07:21 Ruins08:50 Metro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #ChikankariCraft #AwadhiHeritage #MonsoonInIndia #TravelUttarPradesh #BritishResidency #ChotaImambara #RumiDarwaza #GangaJourney #SoloTravelIndia #IndianStreetFood #LucknowMetro #HistoricalArchitecture #MonsoonVibes #CulturalTravel #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehtaTravels #LastDayInLucknow https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Lucknow's Last Day: Diwali Lights and the Final Thali 15.09.2026 10min

  On my final full day in Lucknow, I navigate monsoon-sticky streets to find the perfect Awadhi thali, explore the Gomti Book Festival, and prepare for the Diwali rush before heading south. ☕ 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 46 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, Chowk, Lucknow University, Shivaji Krida Sthal, Gomti Nagar, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Park, The Cherry Tree Cafe, Rumi Darwaza. Covered: Awadhi Cuisine, Gomti Book Festival, Metro Transit, City Infrastructure, Festival Preparations, Travel Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Aminabad01:48 Chowk05:02 Vikas Nagar07:10 Cafe09:09 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #AwadhiCuisine #GomtiBookFestival #LucknowMetro #ChikankariCraft #GaneshUtsav2026 #RumiDarwaza #IndiaTravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #MonsoonInLucknow #TundayKababi #GomtiNagar #AminabadBazaar #LucknowFood #UttarPradeshTourism #DiwaliPrep #IndianRailways #TravelBudgetIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Lucknow Day Eight: Monsoon Labyrinth and Festival Lights 14.09.2026 9min

  Arjun navigates the humid streets of Lucknow on day eight, exploring the Chota Imambara's light-filled halls and the chaos of Aminabad as Ganesh Utsav preparations intensify. ☕ 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 45 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Chowk, Bara Imambara, Bhul Bhulaiya, Indira Nagar, The Cherry Tree Cafe, British Residency, Vikas Nagar, Hazratganj. Covered: Chowk Market Atmosphere, Bara Imambara Visit, Coffee Culture in Indira Nagar, British Residency Reflections, Metro Transit Experience, Ganesh Utsav Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Chowk01:29 Bara Imambara04:43 Indira Nagar07:12 Vikas Nagar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #AwadhHeritage #GaneshUtsav2026 #BaraImambara #ChikankariCraft #MonsoonInIndia #TravelUttarPradesh #LucknowFoodie #IndianArchitecture #CulturalTravel #ResidencyRuins #MetroRide #StreetFoodChaat #UrduCulture #DiwaliPrep #SlowTravel #LocalLife #MonsoonHumidity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/