India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta

Episodes

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  Monsoon Ganga and the Leopard's Shadow 14.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  The Ganga in Spate, Chai and the Quiet After 13.08.2026 10m

  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. 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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  Monsoon Ganga, Leopard Country, and the Quiet After Kanwar 12.08.2026 10m

  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. 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/
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  Kanwar Yatra, Monsoon Ganga, and the Elephant Crossing 11.08.2026 11m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Ganga, Kanwar Yatra, and the Power of the River 10.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Ganga, Flooded Ghats, and Rafting Plans 09.08.2026 9m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Arrival: The Ganga in Spate 08.08.2026 9m

  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. 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/
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  Delhi's Last Downpour and the Train North 07.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Museum Day and the Last Delhi Sun 06.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Mela Magic and the Fight for Handloom 05.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Monday, Kanwar Pilgrims, and a Craft Fair Plan 04.08.2026 8m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Paperwork, Parathas, and the Golden Line 03.08.2026 9m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Metro, Craft Fairs, and the Long Game 02.08.2026 10m

  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. 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/
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  Monsoon Arrival in Delhi, Paperwork and Parathas 01.08.2026 10m

  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. 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/