India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta

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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/
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  Lucknow Day Seven: Chikankari and the Monsoon Labyrinth 13.09.2026 10min

  Arjun navigates Lucknow's cratered roads to hunt for authentic Chikankari embroidery in Aminabad, explores the architectural marvels of the Bara Imambara, and reflects on the city's layered history and festive preparations. ☕ 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 44 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, The Mughal's Dastarkhwan, Bara Imambara, Bhul Bhulaiya, Rumi Darwaza, British Residency, Gomti Nagar, The Cherry Tree Cafe. Covered: Chikankari Embroidery Industry, Awadhi Cuisine & Dining Costs, Mughal Architecture & Landmarks, Monsoon Infrastructure Challenges, Festival Season Preparations, Colonial History & Residency. Chapters:00:00 Vikas Nagar02:17 Indira Nagar04:37 The Mughal's Dastarkhwan07:22 Rumi Darwaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowTravel #ChikankariCraft #AwadhiCuisine #BaraImambara #GaneshChaturthi2026 #UttarPradeshTourism #OldCityLucknow #MonsoonInIndia #TravelIndia #CulturalHeritage #StreetFoodLucknow #ArchitectureLovers #IndianHistory #SustainableTravel #BudgetTravelAsia #LocalArtisans #PilgrimageJourney #GangaRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Lucknow Day Six: Ganesh Chaturthi Pandals and Monsoon Roads 12.09.2026 11min

  Arjun navigates Lucknow's flooded streets to find the best galouti kebabs, explores the early pandal preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, and reflects on the city's architectural grandeur amidst infrastructure struggles. ☕ 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 43 of India Travel Podcast with Arjun Mehta. Arjun Mehta is in Lucknow, India. Places in this episode: Aminabad, Tunday Kababi, Hazratganj, Roastery Coffee House | Jahangirabad Palace, Bara Imambara, Bhul Bhulaiya, British Residency, Rumi Darwaza. Covered: Ganesh Chaturthi Preparations, Awadhi Cuisine & Tunday Kababi, Bara Imambara & Architecture, Monsoon Infrastructure Challenges, Local Transport & Costs, Chikankari Craft Industry. Chapters:00:00 Aminabad02:40 Hazratganj05:40 Bhul Bhulaiya08:42 Gomti Nagar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LucknowDiaries #AwadhHeritage #GaneshChaturthi2026 #StreetFoodIndia #MonsoonInLucknow #BaraImambara #TundayKababi #ChikankariCraft #UttarPradeshTourism #TravelPodcast #ArjunMehta #IndiaTravelGuide #OldCityLucknow #GomtiNagar #HazratganjMarket #IndianArchitecture #FestivalSeason #BudgetTravelIndia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/india/
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  Lucknow Day Five: Monsoon Chaos and Sweet Preparations 11.09.2026 10min

  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/
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  Lucknow Day Four: Monsoon Chaos and Sweet Preparations 10.09.2026 12min

  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/
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  Lucknow's Monsoon Chaos and Sweet Preparations 09.09.2026 12min

  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/
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  Lucknow's Broken Roads and the Sweet Season 08.09.2026 12min

  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/
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  Lucknow Arrival: Rain, Roads, and the Tunday Kebab 07.09.2026 9min

  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/
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  Packing the Jeep for the Plains 06.09.2026 9min

  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/
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  Final Morning in Munsiyari and the Road Home 05.09.2026 8min

  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/
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  Munsiyari Day Ten: The Last Clear Sky 04.09.2026 9min

  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/