The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast
The Musafir Stories is an audio podcast that documents Indian travel tales. Each episode shares the journey of travelers in their own words, reliving their experiences with listeners. The podcast aims to share the rich experiences of traveling in India and inspire listeners to explore the country.
Episodes
Kodaikanal with Ananya Vats
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to a traveler and product manager, Anaya Vats, as she takes us to the princess of hills! Today's destination: Kodaikanal!! Nearest Airport: Madurai International airport (IXM) Nearest Railway Station: Kodaikanal railway station (KQN) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cool and summers can be HOT! Time of the year: June to F
New Delhi with Aditya Worah
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Aditya Worah, a traveler and audio producer as he takes us to New Delhi Today's destination: New Delhi!! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi railway station (NDLS) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and summers can be HOT! Time of the year:
Chikmagalur with Sahana Kulur
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com/ Today's destination: Chikmagalur, Karnataka!! Nearest Airport: Mangalore airport (IXE) Nearest Railway Station: Kadur railway station (DRU) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and monsoon Time of the year: October to February Length of the itinerary: 5 days
Ratnagiri with Amruta Dhalkar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to museologist and archivist, Amruta Dhalkar as she takes around the district of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra! Today's destination: Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra!!Nearest Airport: Kolhapur airport (KLH)Nearest Railway Station: Ratnagiri railway station, RNRequirements: n/aPacking: Pack depending on the weather, summers can be hotTime of the year: Post monsoon
Rural Himachal with Priyanka Gupta
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller and writer Priyanka Gupta as she gives takes us around some villages in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh! Today's destination: Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Kullu Airport (KUU) Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar railway station, JDNX Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold Time of
Arunachal Pradesh with Seema Misra
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and writer and illustrator, Seema Misra as she takes us to the land of the rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh! Today's destination: Arunachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) Nearest Railway Station: Naharlagun railway station, NHLN Requirements: Inner-line permit Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold and monsoons are w
Allahabad with Aakash Mehrotra
Winner of Giveaway of Pranav’s book - Kunal Sachdev This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and content creator, Aakash Mehrotra as he takes us to his hometown of Allahabad of the yesteryears, now known as Prayagraj! Today's destination: Allahabad, UP! Nearest Airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD) Nearest Railway Station: Prayagraj Railway station, PRYJ Packing: Pack depending on the weather, w
Vengurla with Pranav Gogwekar
GIVEAWAY of Pranav’s book - Expedition to an Alternate Swarajya - Where the subcontinent remained uncolonised! https://forms.gle/T72T2w72RMM4Hhye7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and content creator, Pranav Gogwekar as he takes us to the coastal town of Vengurla! Today's destination: Vengurla, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Goa, Mopa (GOX) Nearest Railway Station: Kudal Railway sta
Kannur with Muhammed Shihad
Winners of the GIVEAWAY of Anmol’s book - Wanderings in the Land of Mist - A complete story of Mussoorie! : Arjun Harish & Vijaya Bhat This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to founder of Kannur City Heritage Foundation, Muhammed Shihad as he takes us to Kannur! Today's destination: Kannur, Kerala Nearest Airport: Kannur international airport (CNN) Nearest Railway Station: Kannur Railway sta
Mussoorie - A short history with Anmol Jain
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Listen to the episode and answer 3 simple questions linked in the URL below: https://forms.gle/V383GKghqBfarsNi6 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to columnist and author, Anmol Jain, as we discuss his book Wanderings in the Land of Mist - A complete story of Mussoorie! Today's destination: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) Nearest Rai
Indore and Ujjain with Tushar Shukla
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to our favorite listener and traveler, Tushar Shukla! Today's destination: Indore & Ujjain, MP! Nearest Airport: Devi Ahilya Bai airport, IDR Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain Junction, UJJN Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions Time of the year: October - Mar Length of the itinerary: 3 days Itinerary Highlights: Tushar starts the conversation
Mizoram with Krishan Insan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, listener and traveller, Krishan Insan! Today's destination: Mizoram! Nearest Airport: Aizawl airport, AJL Nearest Railway Station: Bairabi Railway station, BHRB Prerequisites: Innerline permit - https://ilp.mizoram.gov.in/ Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions Time of the year: October - April Length of the itinerary: 7 days I
Madurai with Sahana Kulur
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com Today's destination: Madurai, Tamil Nadu! Nearest Airport: Madurai International airport, IXM Nearest Railway Station: Madurai Junction, MDU Prerequisites: NA Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions, summers can be hot. Time of the year: October Length of the itinerary: 2-4 days Itinerary
Senior Travel to Goa with True Joy Travels
WINNERS OF THE GIVEAWAY (NAMMA BANGALORE), pls check your email for further instructions. Tanushree Tyagi Vijay Prakash This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Saakshi Rajat - a traveller and co-founder at True Joy Travels, as she takes us to Goa with seniors!∂ Today's destination: Goa!! Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport, GOI Nearest Railway Station: Karmali Railway Station, KRM
Namma Bangalore with Shoba Narayan
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Answer 3 simple questions in the linked google form and stand a chance to win a copy of Shoba’s book on Bangalore! https://forms.gle/3AYKXjBpULeXUJSP7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a author, columnist and podcaster Shoba Narayan as we talk about her latest book, Namma Bangalore: The soul of a metropolis Today's destination: Bengaluru! Nearest Airport: Kempegowda Inter
Tribes of Chhattisgarh & Odisha with Varun Suchday
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a award winning travel writer Varun Suchday as he talks about time spent with the Tribes of Chhattisgarh and Odisha Today's destination: Chhattisgarh and Odisha! Nearest Airport: Maa Danteshwari Airport, Jagdalpur (JGB) Nearest Railway Station: Jagdalpur Train Station (JDB) Prerequisites: NA Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions Time of the y
Udupi with Ayush Kumar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a returning guest, Ayush Kumar, a solo traveller and listener who takes us to the spiritual city of Udupi! Today's destination: Udupi, Karnataka! Nearest Airport: Mangalore International airport (IXE) Nearest Railway Station: Udupi Railway Station (UD) Prerequisites: NA Packing: Good walking shoes and rain gear, dress appropriately while visiting temples
Zanskar and Suru Valley with Vatsal Nandu
GIVEAWAY ALERT! Stand a chance to win Nomads of India merchandise - follow our stories on Instagram for more details! This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vatsal Nandu, a traveller and founder of travel community Nomads of India as he takes us to the breathtaking Zanskar and Suru Valley! Today's destination: Zanskar and Suru Valley, Ladakh! Nearest Airport: Srinagar International airport (S
Nagaland on foot with Prasenjit Sharma
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Prasenjit Sharma from Six Degree Adventures as we explore Nagaland on foot! Today's destination: Nagaland Nearest Airport: Dimapur airport (DMU) Nearest Railway Station: Dimapur Railway station (DMV) Prerequisites - Inner line permit, will be arranged by Six Degree Adventures Packing - Good walking shoes, water to stay hydrated, warm clothing Time of the
Old Delhi with Vishnu Menon
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vishnu Menon, a traveller and a student of History, as he takes us to Old Delhi aka Shahjahanabad! Today's destination: Old Delhi! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway station (NDLS) Prerequisites - NA Packing - Good walking shoes, water to stay hydrated, umbrella, shades Time of the year
George Town with Ashmitha Athreya
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Listen to the episode and answer 3 simple questions on our Instagram ( @musafirstoriespodcast ) https://forms.gle/aP35sfqcDkFLgczo7 to win some cool Madras Inherited Merch! This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Trustee and Head of Operations at Madras Inherited (https://www.madrasinherited.in) Today's destination: George Town, Chennai! Nearest Airport: Chennai Internationa
Meghalaya with Juhi Gupta
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with lawyer and a hobbyist blogger - Juhi Gupta who blogs at www.forumhopping.wordpress.com Today's destination: Meghalaya, the abode of clouds! Nearest Airport: Shillong (SHL) Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway station (GHY) Prerequisites - Inner line permit may be required, pls check with relevant authorities. Packing - Good walking shoes, rain gear,
Gir National Park with Anuj Haribhakti
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Anuj Haribhakti, a long time listener and avid traveller as we speak about the only place in the world where Asiatic lions live, Gir National Park! Today's destination: Gir National Park, Gujarat Nearest Airport: Rajkot Airport (RAJ) Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Railway Station (JND) Prerequisites - Book for permits to safaris 2-3 months in advance
Bijapur with Sahana Kulur
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Sahana Kulur, an educator, architect, traveler and blogger at http://www.vacaywork.com as she takes us to the erstwhile capital of the Adil Shahi sultanate - Bijapur! Today's destination: Bijapur or Vijayapura, Karnataka Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport (GOI) Nearest Railway Station: Vijayapura/Bijapur Station (BJP) Prerequisites - N/A Packing
Tripura with Krishan Insan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Krishan Insan, a traveller and clean energy professional as he takes us to this lesser known gem of the North East - Tripura! Today's destination: Tripura Nearest Airport: Agartala Airport (IXA) Nearest Railway Station: Udaipur Tripura Train station (UDPU) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Good walking shoes for pandal hopping! Time of the year - Durga Pujo
Surat with Saloni Prasad
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Saloni Prasad, curator at the Surat Heritage Project as she talks about the story of Surat, through a fascinating heritage walk! Today's destination: Surat Nearest Airport: Surat International Airport (STV) Nearest Railway Station: Surat Station (ST) Prerequisites: N/A Packing: Good walking shoes, carry extra water as it can get hot during the day in the
Nepal with Ila Reddy
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Ila Reddy, a returning guest and listener as she takes us to the ancient kingdoms of Newar. Today's destination: Nepal Nearest Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport, KTM Nearest Railway Station: N/A Prerequisites: N/A Packing: Pack according to the season Time of the year: September - Feb Length of the itinerary: 9 days Itinerary Highlights: Ila
Calcutta World War 2 Trail with Tathagata Neogi
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Listen to the episode and answer 3 simple questions on the Google form - https://forms.gle/T3dj6SN9fnEBiF1H9 and stand a chance to win access to virtual self-guided walks on the Wandr app (https://linktr.ee/wnderapp) TRIGGER WARNING: Some ambient sounds are used to depict War sounds. This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Tathagata Neogi, co-founder and CXO at Immersive Trai
Diu with Geo Sebastian
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a very dear listener - Geo Sebastian, a rural development professional who takes us to the quaint town of Diu Today's destination: Diu, Union territory Nearest Airport: Diu Airport, DIU Nearest Railway Station: Veraval Railway Stn, VRL Prerequisites: N/A Packing: Pack light and carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the day in the summers Time
Sawantwadi with Amruta Dhalkar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a very dear listener - Amruta Dhalkar, a museologist and archivist, who takes us to a beautiful yet underrated part of Maharashtra! Today's destination: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport, GOI Nearest Railway Station: Sawantwadi Railway Stn, SWV Prerequisites: N/A Packing: Pack light and carry extra liquids as it can get hot during
Mansions of Chettinad with XOtoXO games
Giveaway alert! Follow @musafirstoriespodcast on Instagram and check out our stories for a chance to win! This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Girin Nayak, the founder of XOtoXO games as he takes us on a trip to the Chettinad region! Today's destination: Chettinad region, Tamil Nadu! Nearest Airport: Madurai Airport, IXM Nearest Railway Station: Chettinad Railway Station, CTDN Prer
Guwahati - A Spiritual Trail with Prasenjit Sharma
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Prasenjit Sharma, founder of Kamakhya walks and Six Degree Adventures! Today's destination: Guwahati, Assam! Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, GAU Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway Station, GHY Prerequisites - N/A Packing - N/A Time of the year - October to March Length of the itinerary: 5-6 days
Raigad with Tanisha Guin
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a slow traveller and returning guest, Tanisha Guin from @stepsandstreets on Instagram. Today's destination: Raigad District, Maharashtra! Nearest Airport: Pune International Airport (PNQ) Nearest Railway Station: Mumbai CST, Pune Railway Station Prerequisites - Ensure to check for ground conditions before traveling Packing - Pack rain gear to
Postcards from Kashmir with Utsav Mamoria
Winners of the GiveawaySudip MajiSanand Dekhane Litishka Jagdeo This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with slow traveller and host of the podcast - Postcards from Nowhere, Utsav Mamoria! Today's destination: Kashmir! Nearest Airport: Srinagar Airport (SXR) Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur Railway Station (UHP) Prerequisites - Ensure to check for ground conditions before traveling Packing - Pack
Susegad Goa with Clyde D’Souza
Giveaway - Fill out the form to stand a chance to win a copy of Clyde’s book - Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment - https://forms.gle/qA9hg1qMibsKWyZv7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to 3x author and podcaster, Clyde D’Souza as we talk about the concept of Susegad - the Goan art of Contentment! Today's destination: Goa! Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport (GOI) Nearest Rail
Madras Music Season with Arjun Narayanan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to a returning guest, Arjun Narayanan, as we talk about the popular Madras Music season aka Chennai Music festival aka December Music Season or Margazhi music season! Today's destination: Madras aka Chennai! Nearest Airport: Chennai International airport (MAA) Nearest Railway Station: Chennai Central Railway Station (MAS) Prerequisites - N/A Packing - N/A Tim
McLeod Ganj with Antarik Anwesan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Antarik Anwesan, a vlogger and Youtuber as we take you to India’s Little Lhasa - McLeod Ganj!Today's destination: McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: DharamShala Airport, (DHM)Nearest Railway Station: Pathankot (PTK)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack warm clothes as well as rain gear!Time of the year - March to June, Oct to DecemberLength of the
Murshidabad and Bari Kothi with Darshan Dudhoria
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Darshan Dudhoria, an ardent heritage enthusiast and co-owner of Murshidabad’s first Luxury Heritage hotel!Today's destination: Murshidabad, West Bengal! Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)Nearest Railway Station: Azimganj City Rly Station(ACLE)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack according to the weatherTime of the year - W
Seven Lakes Trek with Upasana Kakati
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to blogger and traveler Upasana Kakati from www.unconventionalandvivid.com!Today's destination: Seven Lakes Trek, Arunachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport - GAUNearest Railway Station: Naharlagun Railway Stn (NHLN)Prerequisites - Inner line permit is required (https://itanagar.nic.in/service/inner-line-permitilp/)Packing - Sl
Gokarna with Paro
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to lawyer turned travel entrepreneur Paro from rawdiaries.in!Today's destination: Gokarna, Karnataka Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport - GOINearest Railway Station: Gokarna Road Station (GOK)Prerequisites - NAPacking - Pack clothes for the beach, sunscreen, sunglasses and your flipflopsTime of the year - Oct to MarchLength of the itinerary: 5 daysItin
Untravel Ladakh with Abhishek Vaid
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller, entrepreneur and content creator Abhishek Vaid from the Untravel Show!Today's destination: Ladakh, a Union Territory in India Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport - IXLNearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT)Prerequisites - Inner line permit may be required depending on your itineraryPacking - Pack warm clothes, depen
Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal with Keshav Chaturvedi
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to podcaster Keshave Chaturvedi as he takes us on a temple trail across North Karnataka!Today's destination: Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal, KarnatakaNearest Airport: Hubballi Airport - HBXNearest Railway Station: Badami Railway Station (BDM)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light clothes, as it is hot most of the yearTime of the year - Winter (November to Jan)
Coonoor with Ayush Kumar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ayush Kumar, solo traveller and photographer as he takes us to the hill town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu! Today's destination: Coonoor, Tamil NaduNearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport - CJBNearest Railway Station: Coonoor Railway Station (ONR)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack warm clothes, depending on the time of the yearTime of the year - Summers
Kedarkantha Trek with Surya Raju
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Surya Raju who was the very first guest on the podcast when we started more than 5 years ago talking about her experience on the Kedarkantha Trek! Today's destination: Kedarkantha, Uttarakhand!Nearest Airport: Dehradun Airport (DED)Nearest Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station (DDN)Prerequisites - Permit requiredPacking - Pack trekking gear and warm clo
Nagpur with Amol Wanjari
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Amol Wanjari, co-founder of Orange Odyssey - a tour company specialising in curating heritage experiences around Nagpur, Maharashtra! Today's destination: Nagpur, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)Nearest Railway Station: Nagpur Railway Station (NGP)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack lightTime of the year - October
Calicut with Ajay Kamalakaran
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ajay Kamalakaran, a writer and traveller as we explore the beautiful town of Calicut or Kozhikode, in the Malabar region of Kerala!!!Today's destination: Calicut or Kozhikode, KeralaNearest Airport: Calicut International Airport (CCJ)Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode Railway Station (CLT)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack lightTime of the year - October to
A weekend in Aurangabad with Sagar Senapati
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Sagar Senapati from Travel Safar aur Hum as we explore the historical town of Aurangabad.Today's destination: Aurangabad, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport (IXU)Nearest Railway Station: Aurangabad Railway Station (AWB)Prerequisites - N/APacking - Pack lightTime of the year - October to FebruaryLength of the itinerary: 2-3 daysItinerary Highligh
Kolkata’s China Town with Subhadip Mukherjee
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Subhadip Mukherjee from www.indianvagabond.com as we explore India’s only China Town!Today's destination: Kolkata, IndiaNearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Intl Airport, CCUNearest Railway Station: Kolkata Railway Station, KOAAPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry warm clothes as it can get bit chilly in winterTime of the year - End of Jan
Bundi with Ranjani and Raghavan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to the travel couple - Ranjani and Raghavan of rararaasta as we take you to the quaint little town of Bundi in Rajasthan! Today's destination: Bundi, RajasthanNearest Airport: Sanganer Airport, JAINearest Railway Station: Kota Railway Stn, KOTAPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the dayTime of the year - Novemb
Kolhapur with Amruta Dhalkar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a very dear listener - Amruta Dhalkar, a museologist, who takes us to a beautiful yet underrated city in Maharashtra! Today's destination: Kolhapur, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Kolhapur Airport, KLHNearest Railway Station: Kolhapur Railway Stn, KOPPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack light, carry extra liquids as it can get hot during the dayTime of the year
Mayurbhanj and The Belgadia Palace with Akshita Bhanj Deo
Winner of Giveaway - Lords of the Deccan by Anirudh KanisettiSarbani MohapatraThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Akshita Bhanj Deo, Director of the Belgadia Palace - an 18th century Victorian era styled palace that is now a boutique hotel in Mayurbhanj, Odisha!Today's destination: Mayurbhanj, OdishaNearest Airport: Dum Dum Airport, CCU; Biju Patnaik International airport, BBINearest Railwa
Ellora and Lords of the Deccan with Anirudh Kanisetti
GIVEAWAY Alert: Answer 3 questions linked below and stand a chance to win - https://forms.gle/J2h6mmtLQV3vsMrE9This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a returning guest, Anirudh Kanisetti, as we discuss Ellora and his debut book, Lords of the Deccan!Today's destination: Ellora, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport, IXUNearest Railway Station: Aurangabad Railway station, AWBPrerequisit
Mirik with Tanisha Guin
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Tanisha Guin - a traveller who enjoys slow travelling to offbeat destinations and blogs at www.stepsandstreets.com Today's destination: Mirik, West Bengal Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport, IXB Nearest Railway Station: Jalpaiguri Railway station, NJP Prerequisites - N/A Packing - Pack light, carry some warm clothes! Time of the year - March - November Len
Old City of Hyderabad with Yunus Lasania
GIVEAWAY ALERT - LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS LINKED BELOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A HERITAGE WALK IN HYDERABAD WITH YUNUS!!!Just fill out this form to enter the giveaway - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkIvpPCtNpLO_Y3mmL_X6GjxrTXbPer_9UvRIHAC61hE5Rcg/viewform WINNERS OF THE BOOK ‘A FOR PRAYAGRAJ’ BY UDBHAV AGARWAL, CONGRATULATIONS!!We will reach out to you
A for Prayagraj with Udbhav Agarwal
GIVEAWAY ALERT - LISTEN TO THE EPISODE AND ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS LINKED BELOW TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN UDBHAV’S TRAVEL MEMOIR “A FOR PRAYAGRAJ - A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF ALLAHABAD” https://forms.gle/nrqEkP9iQuzWtkpA8 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Udbhav Agarwal, a PHD candidate and author of the travel memoir - “A for Prayagraj: A short biography of Allahabad” Today's destination: Pr
Glaw Lake with Akanksha Siwach
WINNER OF GIVEAWAY FROM NASHIK EPISODE RIKIN MERCHANT This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Akanksha Siwach, solo traveller, amateur gardener and a terrific storyteller who blogs at https://talesofthehiddentrails.wordpress.com Today's destination: Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh Airport, DIB Nearest Railway Station: New Tinsukia Railway Station, NTSK Prerequisites - In
Old Nashik and Panchavati with Amrita Gangatirkar
GIVEAWAY ALERT! LISTEN TO THE EPISODE, ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A TICKET TO AMRITA’S HERITAGE WALK IN NASHIK - https://forms.gle/xea2P2KFthjgbUPM7 WINNERS OF TALES OF HAZARIBAGH GIVEAWAY Poonam Pragya Yashaskar Shubham This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Amrita Gangatirkar, researcher, filmmaker and the founder of travel experience company Nashik Heritage Trails (
Tales of Hazaribagh with Mihir Vatsa
GIVEAWAY ALERT!LISTEN TO THE EPISODE, ANSWER 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A COPY OF MIHIR’S BOOK - https://forms.gle/NUdNuS3HtwSiYmLNAThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks with author and poet, Mihir Vatsa, as we discover the plateau town of Hazaribagh through Mihir’s book - Tales of Hazaribagh: An intimate exploration of the Chotanagpur plateau!Today's destination: Hazaribagh!Neare
Darjeeling with Vaibhav Dewan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a dear friend, traveler and host of the podcast Baap beeti, Vaibhav Dewan!Today's destination: Darjeeling and Kalimpong!Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport, IXBNearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri, NJPPrerequisites - NAPacking - Make sure to carry warm clothes and accessoriesTime of the year - April, September-October is a good timeLength of the itinerar
Islands of Goa with Stuti Bhadauria
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with traveler and content creator, Stuti Bhadauria who creates content at www.nomadographer.com Today's destination: Islands of Goa! Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport, Panjim, GOINearest Railway Station: Karmali Railway Station, KRMIPrerequisites - NA Packing - Pack light, wear a good pair of walking shoesTime of the year - Round the year, except summ
Pollachi with Varsha
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with one of our dear listeners, Varsha, as she takes us to a lesser travelled gem in Tamil Nadu, Pollachi!Today's destination: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu!Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport, CJBNearest Railway Station: Pollachi Junction, POY Prerequisites - NA, some places might need permitsPacking - Pack lightTime of the year - Oc to FebLength of the
Kanpur & Lucknow - A Short History with Ayush Khanna
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with traveler and history & culture nerd - Ayush Khanna, as he takes us back in time to explore an important milestone in India’s independence. Today's destination: Kanpur & Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Nearest Airport: Kanpur Airport, KNU or Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, LKONearest Railway Station: Kanpur Central Railway Stat
Coromandel Coast with Lakshmi Sharath
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Lakshmi Sharath, one of the top travel writers and bloggers in India, who blogs under Travel with Lakshmi or lakshmisharath.com ! Today's destination: Coromandel Coast! Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport, MAANearest Railway Station: Chennai Central, MASPrerequisites - NAPacking - Pack light, carry sunscreen and shad
(Not) Far From Mumbai
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Husein and Keshav, hosts of the podcast “Far From Fact” (now you get the title of the episode?)Today's destination: Day trips and lesser explored places in and around Mumbai! Nearest Airport: Chattrapati Shivaraj Maharaj International Airport, BOMNearest Railway Station: Mumbai Central, MMCTPrerequisites - NAPacking - NATime of the year -
Pragpur with Aakash Mehrotra
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Aakash Mehrotra from the blog www.handofcolors.meToday's destination: Pragpur and Garli, Himachal Pradesh!Nearest Airport: Kangra Airport, DHMNearest Railway Station: Raimehtpur, MTPR or Ambh/PathankotPrerequisites - NAPacking - Pack according to the weather, warm clothes preferableTime of the year - Round the year Length of the itinerary: 2 days
Rajgir and Nalanda with Anshul Akhoury
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Anshul Akhoury from the blog dailypassengerr.com!WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY ALERT: ANUJ Today's destination: Rajgir and Nalanda, Bihar! Nearest Airport: Gaya Airport, Bodhgaya, GAYNearest Railway Station: Rajgir Railway Station, RGDPrerequisites - NAPacking - Pack according to the weather. Time of the year - October to February Length
Ep. 110: Headhunters of Nagaland with Ila Reddy
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ila Reddy, as she takes us on a trip to the land of the Headhunters, Nagaland!GIVEAWAY ALERT: https://forms.gle/QTLBNgZEy26CEzFQ9Answer 3 simple questions and stand a chance to win a copy of the book “The Konyaks: Last of the tattooed Headhunters”Today's destination: NagalandNearest Airport: Dimapur Airport, DMUNearest Railway Station: Dimapur Railway
Ep. 109: Chikhaldara with Jasod Motwani
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Jasod Motwani as he takes us to the hill station of Chikhaldara in Maharashtra! Today's destination: Chikhaldara, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Shioni airport, AKDNearest Railway Station: Badnera Jn, BDPrerequisites - NAPacking - Pack according to the weather, don't forget your rain gear during the monsoons!Time of the year - June to SeptemberLengt
Ep. 108: Puri with Ayush Kumar
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ayush Kumar as he takes us to the holy town of Puri!Today's destination: Puri, Odisha!Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)Nearest Railway Station: Puri Railway station (PURI)Prerequisites - NA Packing - Pack according to the weather, dress code might apply at certain places Time of the year - November - January Length of
Ep. 107: Jodhpur with Preethi Parthasarathy
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Preeti Parthasarathy, the Peppy Travel Girl!Today's destination: Jodhpur, Rajasthan! Nearest Airport: Jodhpur Airport, JDHNearest Railway Station: Jodhpur Junction, JUPrerequisites - Dress according to the weather!Packing - Pack your sunglasses and sunscreen!Time of the year - Oct-DecLength of the itinerary: 4-5 daysItinerary Highlights: Preethi s
Ep. 106: Tranquebar with Ranjani and Raghavan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ranjani and Raghavan from the blog Rararaasta!Today's destination: Tranquebar or Tharangambadi, Tamil NaduNearest Airport: Chennai International Airport, MAA Nearest Railway Station: Chidambaram Railway Station, CDMPrerequisites - N/APacking - Pack according to the weather as summers can be hot and humidTime of the year - November to February is a good time
105: Panchgani with Atul Maharaj
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Atul Maharaj as he takes us down the memory lane to the dreamy town of Panchgani!Today's destination: Panchgani, MaharashtraNearest Airport: Pune International Airport, PNQNearest Railway Station: Pune Junction, PUNEPrerequisites - n/aPacking - pack according to the weatherTime of the year - June to January can be a good time to travelLength of the itinerar
104: Rebroadcast: Land of Pashmina with Adventure Sindbad
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Vishwas Raj, founder of the adventure travel company - Adventure Sindbad (www.adventuresindbad.com). Adventure Sindbad specializes in a variety of adventure activities across the Himalayas, right from hiking, cycling, whitewater rafting to family adventure tours. Sit back and enjoy as Vishwas takes us to Changthang, the land of the Pashmina! Today's destina
103: Thrissur with Arjun Narayanan
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to journalist and host of Madraswallah podcast, Arjun Narayanan!Today's destination: Thrissur, Kerala!Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, COK Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Railway station, TCRPrerequisites - n/aPacking - Pack according to the weather if you are traveling in the summer.Time of the year - April-May Length of the itinerary: 3-5 day
102: Pench with The Moonchasers
Last Call - Limited time offer!!One month of free access to The Great Courses Plus: http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/musafirThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Chandreyi and Joy from the blog www.themoonchasers.comToday's destination: Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh!Nearest Airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, MP (NAG)Nearest Railway Station: Nagpur Railway Statio
101: Gomukh and Tapovan Trek with Chandan Prakash
Limited time offer!!One month of free access to The Great Courses Plus:http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/musafir This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to slow traveler, mountain lover and YouTuber, Chandan Prakash! Today's destination: Gomukh and Tapovan Trek, Uttarakhand! Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, DED Nearest Railway Station: Dehradoon Railway Station, DDN Prerequisites - Permit will
100: Hoysala Temples with Pavan Srinath
Celebrating 100 episodes! Thank you! Limited time offer!!One month of free access to The Great Courses Plus:http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/musafirThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Pavan Srinath, a policy researcher and host of Pragati podcast, Thale Harate podcast and BIC Talks podcast, as he takes us around our home state of Karnataka, exploring the temples of the Hoysala kingdom!Today's d
99: Andaman Islands with Vaibhav Dewan
Limited time offer!! One month of free access to The Great Courses Plus:http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/musafirLecture: How to Speak Effectively in an setting: (Start your free trial before hitting this link)https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/how-to-speak-effectively-in-any-settingThis week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Vaibhav Dewan, host of the pregnant papa podcast, Baapbeeti! Today's des
98: Auli with Raksha Rao
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97: Chitrakoot with Shruti Pandey
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access a world of knowledge free for a month! Great Courses Plus : https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/musafir------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Shruti Pandey, as she takes us to the land with connections to the Ramayan, Chitr
