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What's The reDiscovery Podcast about?

Political analyst Ambika Vishwanath and corporate executive Hoshner Reporter quit their day jobs in 2015 and set out on a journey to explore India. Now that has grown into a lifestyle of travel of our vast, and diverse country. In their show ‘The ReDiscovery Podcast’ from February 28th 2017, every episode features them looking back on the highlights of their travel of over 15000 kilometres, 13 states, and everything in between.

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The reDiscovery Podcast episodes:

12.02.2018
S04 E10: Love Food, Will Travel feat. Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir
In the season finale episode we have special guests Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir, who along with Abhishek Honawar run the Bombay based Woodside Inn and other restaurants, talking about opening our minds and palettes. Ambika and Hoshner talk to...
11.20.2018
S04 E09: Our Favourite Homestays Part II
Ambika and Hoshner answer one of the most frequently asked question - What are their favourite homestays? On this episode, they talk about their wonderful experiences at different homestays across the country. Stay tuned for the travel tip! ...
11.13.2018
S04 E08: Why Bihar Should Be On Your Travel List
"Wait, Bihar?" you wonder. Yes, but the fact is that the ancient cradle of Buddhism, Bihar has a lot to offer! Buddhist temples, heritage art & cultural sites and some of the yummiest Asian food in the country. Tune in...
11.06.2018
S04 E07: Kutch Beyond The Rann
A lot has been said about the surrealistic beauty of the Rann of Kutch. In this episode, Ambika and Hoshner talk about Kutch beyond just the Rann. They talk Hodka village, embroidery workshops, pottery and the many different art forms...
10.30.2018
S04 E06: Re-Discovering Mumbai Part II
We travel the country and the world and often tend to forget what’s around us. Join Ambika and Hoshner as they explore more of this metropolitan - from the stunning Bhau Daji Lad Museum to touring the world's most famous...
10.23.2018
S04 E05: Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners
At 36, Hoshner embarked on his first proper Himalayan trek in beautiful Uttarakhand, on his birthday! If you are an amateur or a beginner in trekking, tune in to hear their novice trekking stories and some great options for treks...
10.16.2018
S04 E04: It's Safari Time!
With over 100 national parks, India has an amazing array of wildlife! Planning a safari vacation can be daunting. Listen to this episode as Ambika and Hoshner talk about some of their favourite parks and let you in on all...
10.09.2018
S04 E03: Offbeat Road Trips to Discover India
India has some fantastic but over done road trip options including the Manali to Leh highway or the Konkan coast. In this episode Ambika and Hoshner detail a couple of offbeat options for you, complete with where to stay and...
10.02.2018
S04 E02: Y(Our) Winter Wish List
Ambika and Hoshner talk about going back to some of their favourite places at a different time, and during a better season. Winter is a great time to travel in India, from diving in the Andamans to skiing in Auli...
09.25.2018
S04 E01: Quitting Your Job To Travel - Is It For You?
Yes! We are back with an all new season. We start the season by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about our freelance travel lifestyle, how we embarked on this journey, is it everything it's cracked up to...
03.26.2018
S03 E10: Blue Yonder – Tourism that benefits communities
Here is a travel company that engages with communities, artisans and storytellers to take you on in-depth journeys with local communities as major stakeholders in these endeavors. For more information, you can visit our...
03.19.2018
S03 E09: A centuries old family style Ganpati celebration in Goa
We chat with Zinnia Mandrekar about her quest to document 16 generations of her family, their heritage home and unique family style Ganpathi in Goa. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM...
03.12.2018
S03 E08: One Naga’s quest to bring back the animals
An NGO in central Nagaland that is working against old customs to change mindsets and introduce wildlife and forest conservation methods. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production;...
03.05.2018
S03 E07: Devrai Art Village – Livelihood through
Ambika and Hoshner chat with Mrs Mandakini Mathur whose passion has brought an age old art form to the forefront with modern design and thinking whilst helping artisans from Naxal affected areas. For more information, you can visit our...
02.26.2018
S03 E06: Umoja – Making travel accessible for the disabled
Travel is not just the purview of a few and with this adage Yeshwant Holkar talks about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities and the work they are doing to make travel more accessible. For more information, you...
02.19.2018
S03 E05: Preserving the heritage of Living Homes
One of the last living homes of the Namboodari community with four inner courtyards and a unique system of cultural preservation that we experienced during a recent trip to Kerala. For more information, you can visit our...
02.12.2018
S03 E04: Documenting vanishing cultures for the next generation
In conversation with Phejin Konyak, who has traveled around her region to document her tribe's dying tattoo culture in a recently released book. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM...
02.05.2018
S03 E03: Give Back Give Away - Using Travel to support communities
This unique travel company brings travelers closer to the places they visit through social projects designed to improve lives of local communities. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM...
01.29.2018
S03E02: Homestays as a means of dignified livelihood
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, a small NGO is using travel as a means to provide livelihoods and help lower caste communities find a dignified place in society. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/...
01.22.2018
S03E01: Chatting about Responsible Tourism with NGT India Editor
Ambika and Hoshner chat with Shreevatsa Nevatia about favorite travel spots, India, responsible tourism and using travel as a means to go beyond. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM...
01.19.2018
The Journey Continues (Preview to Season 3)
On Season 3 of The ReDiscoveryPodcast, Ambika and Hoshner introduce you to people and organisations who are working towards preserving old art forms and heritage, giving back to local communities and making travel more than just ticking sights off a...
09.04.2017
S02E10: Your Travel Questions Answered
On the final episode of the second season, we answer questions from our readers and listeners on travel tips, recommendations, best routes, our favourite state to visit and more. For more information, you can visit our...
08.28.2017
S02E09: Amazing (and easy) trips across the North East
Exploring to the North East of the country is something that every traveler dreams of, but it seems a little difficult and it always feels like there is not enough time to do it. Here we present 3 fun and...
08.21.2017
S02E08: Exploring Bombay
Very often we tend not to explore our own backyards, with the idea that it will get done some day. So for all you Bombay folk and for those visiting the city, here is a list of funky things to...
08.14.2017
S02E07: Cool shopping ideas across the country
India is full of amazing things to buy, from art and artifacts to antiques and textiles, and it’s always nice to pick up a little something and take home a little piece of art and culture. In the episode, we...
08.07.2017
S02E06: Your Guide to Ziro
One of our favourite places, the Ziro Valley, plays host every year to the wonderful Ziro Festival of Music, which we love and have been to twice. With the festival coming up in September, we are here to help you...
07.31.2017
S02E05: Some of our favourite home-stays
There is no better way to experience a place than by staying with a local family, be it in a small village or a big town or in the middle of the jungle. We love home-stays and here we bring...
07.24.2017
S02E04: Agra Beyond the Taj
The iconic Taj Mahal is a must see on every tourist's list and gets thousands of visitors every day from all over the world. However, hidden in the shadow of this famous monument, Agra has plenty more to offer and...
07.17.2017
S02E03: Proposed UNESCO Sites to Visit
UNESCO World Heritage sites present some of the best places a country has to offer and waiting in line to receive this badge of honor are countless other fabulous monuments, places of natural beauty and cultural spaces. We present 4...
07.10.2017
S02E02: Planning the Perfect Ladakh Trip
Featuring on everyone’s bucket list, planning a trip to Ladakh, is a little daunting. It’s far and seems quite expensive, with options aplenty. In this episode, we help you plan your perfect Ladakh trip, covering not only the usual must...
07.03.2017
S02E01: How to Travel on Rs 2500 a Day
Traveling around India on a small budget only through public transport is not only really cost effective, but also opens up a whole new side to the country with all its madness and adventure. Join us on this episode as...
06.29.2017
Introducing Season 2
We're back with a whole new season of travel stories, hacks and more!
05.01.2017
S01E10: Fireflies in Bhandardara
We all hate the pre-monsoon heat and humidity. This year why not do something a little different and head into the forests of Bhandardara in the Western Ghats and check out the millions of dancing fireflies that light up the...
04.24.2017
S01E09: Tawang and the Road To Bumla
High in the Eastern Himalayas, with thick forests and stunning vistas, the road to the Indo-China border is breathtaking. Take a trip into Northern Arunachal, have tea with the soldiers and get a taste of life in high altitude. You...
04.17.2017
S01E08: Mandvi
Tucked away on the Gulf of Kutch, the old town of Mandvi is not as famous as the rest of the region. But once the biggest port in the country, Mandvi has a lot to offer the intrepid traveller, including...
04.10.2017
S01E07: Lonar Crater
Sometimes we forget what’s in our own backyard and the 50,000, year old Lonar crater tends to get left for the inevitable ‘later’. Pack your bags we say, and go check out the only hyper-velocity crater in the world in...
04.03.2017
S01E06: Cherrapunji
An amazing feat of man working with nature, the living root bridges in Meghalaya are a sight to behold. Climb down deep into the Khasi Hills, in the wettest place on earth and step into a surreal land. You can...
03.27.2017
S01E05: Amritsar
Famous for the Golden Temple and Wagah Border, Amritsar is also home to a couple of excellent museums and some of the best Punjabi food we ate in the whole state. With a rich history and gregarious people, Amritsar embodies...
03.20.2017
S01E04: Puri
With the ancient Sun Temple, art villages, a beautiful coastline and famous Puri style cheesecake, Puri is a must visit for those looking for an alternative holiday spot. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto...
03.13.2017
S01E03: Kohima
All the way in Nagaland is the hill city of Kohima. Get a taste of Naga culture in this unique hill station with all the yummy food, stunning vistas and the lively markets that have everything from vegetables to snakes...
03.07.2017
S01E02: Holi in Barsana (U.P)
Get into the spirit of Holi in UP and play the way they have for generations’, where for a week villages come together and celebrate, drenched in colour, bhang and song. Don’t miss the traditional lathmar, where enacting an age...
02.27.2017
S01E01: Pamban Beach
Tucked away off the coast of Tamil Nadu is our favourite beach in the country, Pamban Island. Surrounded by clear blue waters and lush greenery, Pamban is the perfect beach getaway, with a ghost town and mythological stories thrown in...
02.24.2017
S01E00 Introducing the reDiscovery Podcast
Join Ambika Vishwanath and Hoshner Reporter as they take you on a journey through the little knows gems of India. Plus, travel tips and hacks and more!

What's The reDiscovery Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The reDiscovery Podcast episodes:

S04 E10: Love Food, Will Travel feat. Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir

S04 E09: Our Favourite Homestays Part II

S04 E08: Why Bihar Should Be On Your Travel List

S04 E07: Kutch Beyond The Rann

S04 E06: Re-Discovering Mumbai Part II

S04 E05: Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners

S04 E04: It's Safari Time!

S04 E03: Offbeat Road Trips to Discover India

S04 E02: Y(Our) Winter Wish List

S04 E01: Quitting Your Job To Travel - Is It For You?

S03 E10: Blue Yonder – Tourism that benefits communities

S03 E09: A centuries old family style Ganpati celebration in Goa

S03 E08: One Naga’s quest to bring back the animals

S03 E07: Devrai Art Village – Livelihood through

S03 E06: Umoja – Making travel accessible for the disabled

S03 E05: Preserving the heritage of Living Homes

S03 E04: Documenting vanishing cultures for the next generation

S03 E03: Give Back Give Away - Using Travel to support communities

S03E02: Homestays as a means of dignified livelihood

S03E01: Chatting about Responsible Tourism with NGT India Editor

The Journey Continues (Preview to Season 3)

S02E10: Your Travel Questions Answered

S02E09: Amazing (and easy) trips across the North East

S02E08: Exploring Bombay

S02E07: Cool shopping ideas across the country

S02E06: Your Guide to Ziro

S02E05: Some of our favourite home-stays

S02E04: Agra Beyond the Taj

S02E03: Proposed UNESCO Sites to Visit

S02E02: Planning the Perfect Ladakh Trip

S02E01: How to Travel on Rs 2500 a Day

Introducing Season 2

S01E10: Fireflies in Bhandardara

S01E09: Tawang and the Road To Bumla

S01E08: Mandvi

S01E07: Lonar Crater

S01E06: Cherrapunji

S01E05: Amritsar

S01E04: Puri

S01E03: Kohima

S01E02: Holi in Barsana (U.P)

S01E01: Pamban Beach

S01E00 Introducing the reDiscovery Podcast