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.

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 Mandir
01:08 Lala Bazaar
03:39 Pokhar Khali
05:29 Chaughanpata
07:26 Evening rehearsal grounds
08:36 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.

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 Almora
01:25 Bright End Corner
02:26 Lala Bazaar
04:38 Nanda Devi Temple
05:52 Chaughanpata
07:35 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.

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 Almora
07:01 Bright End Corner
07:48 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe
08:42 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.

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 temple
01:31 Market street cafe
05:19 Café Baithak
06:15 Nanda Devi temple
08:10 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.

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 Sanctuary
03:28 Zero Point
07:16 Almora
09:01 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.

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 Almora
02:39 Forest footpath in rain
03:53 Small village cafe interior
05:46 Kali Kholi
07:27 G.B. Pant Museum
08:29 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.

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 Homestay
01:41 Chitai Golu Devta Temple
04:12 Roadside
05:33 Almora Historical Jail
06:43 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe
08:04 Bright End Corner
09:53 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.

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 Chaughanpata
01:22 Lala Bazaar
02:59 Mangalmurti Himalayan Restro & Cafe
04:21 Bright End Corner
05:41 Nanda Devi Temple
06:55 Kasar Devi
08:12 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.

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 Jhula
02:21 Parmarth Niketan
03:44 Beatles Ashram
04:52 The Arches Cafe & Bakery by SALVUS
07:08 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.

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 House
02:11 Ram Jhula
03:26 Forest
04:32 The FoodLoft
05:47 Street
07:08 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/