The Musafir Stories is an audio podcast that documents Indian travel tales. Each episode, we share the journey of travelers in their own words and relive their experience with you, our listeners. The sole aim of our podcast is to share the rich experiences of traveling in India and inspire listeners to take the leap of faith, grab those backpacks and set out to explore the beautiful and exotic country, India!
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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 Feb
Length of the itinerary: 7 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Ananya covers some of the highlights from her trip to Kodaikanal, which started out as a weekend getaway but turned into a longer workcation. Some of the points of interest covered on the podcast include
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: October to Nov
Length of the itinerary: 1 days
Itinerary Highlights:
The walk begins at Lodhi Gardens, following which one moves through Delhi’s iconic Khan Market with its book stores and eateries, and then passes through the Judah Hyam Hall, North India’s only Synagogue. We then pass through an ‘Art Nukkad’, move across the Taj Hotel, and reach the corridors of power, where MPs, Judges, Civil Servants, and top names of the Armed forces reside. We now reach India Gate, and the Central Vista Zone, pass through a museum and an art gallery, walk across the Grand Masonic Lodge as we enter the commoner’s road from the King’s way, pass Jantar Mantar, a Mughal-era observatory, which is better-known these days for the protests around it. After a near-10,000-step walk, We finally reach Connaught Place, with its cinemas, shops, and eateries, truly the heart of Delhi.
Understanding ‘New Delhi’
The cities of Delhi
What, Where, is ‘New Delhi’
Shift of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi
Lodhi Gardens
Khan Market
Partition and History
Bookstores
Khushwant Singh, Sujan Singh Park and Sir Sobha Singh
Judah Hyam Hall
Street Art Nukkad and Delhi Street Art
Corridor of Power
Chikmagalur with Sahana Kulur
Saison 1 · Épisode 174
jeudi 13 juin 2024 • Durée 57:02
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
Itinerary Highlights:
Sahana begins the conversation with the meaning of the town of Chikmagalur or “younger daughter’s town”, named after one of the paleygara or town cheif.
The points of interest include
Adventure activities including trekking to Mullayangiri peak, Baba Budangiri, Gaali kere, Kudremukha, Balladarayana durga, Ettinabhuja trek, Narsimha parvata
Another option is to cut off from the busy town life and opt for a cosy homestay and some self care.
Estate visits to plantations like coffee, tea, spices, arecanut, betel nut. Visiting in Jan-March will enhance the sensory elements.
Wildlife tours is another option like Bhadra wildlife sanctuary as well as the kudremukh reserve.
Temples such as Belur and Halebidu in the nearby Hassan district, lesser known ones in Javagal, Chikmagalur.
We also talk about the delicious cuisine of this region including fruits like jackfruit, vegetarian food like akki rotti, roast, steamed food,chutneys and non-vegetarian food !
Other places of interest/things to buy include Panchami kallu, Sringeri, river rafting in river Bhadra, Kyatanamakki hills, banana chips, coffee powder, spices, herbs and oils, haale toppi, or areca caps.
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Ratnagiri with Amruta Dhalkar
Saison 1 · Épisode 173
jeudi 30 mai 2024 • Durée 58:47
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, RN Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, summers can be hot Time of the year: Post monsoon or winter months Length of the itinerary: 8-10 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Amruta takes us around her hometown/district of Ratnagiri. The journey is split into four cluster of places which can be easily bundled with other itineraries or transit stops while travelling between major cities.
The four clusters include
Dapoli, Khed, Mandangad
Chiplun, Guhagad
Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri town
Rajapur, Lanja
We also talk about the delicious cuisine of this region including alphonso or hapus mangoes, jackfruits, amboli, modak, fish, crab, misal pav, vadas and exotic vegetables and greens!
Links:
Link to Amruta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrutadhalkar/
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!
Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold
Time of the year: Summer
Length of the itinerary: 8-10 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Priyanka shares some of her time spent in the villages of Himachal
The primary locations include the lesser known villages in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh
We start by exploring the ancient village of Pangna and its historic connections and legends.
The next pitstop is the village of Chindi where Priyanka has the opportunity to interact with the local girls, explore apple orchards and engage in some profound conversations with the locals
Chindi is also one of the starting points to the trek to Shikari Devi temple. Priyanka shares some near mishaps during this challenging trek.
Another popular trek is the Kamrunag trek which is popular among the locals.
Priyanka also spends time around the Karsog valley, engaging in apple picking, tasting radishes and some local greens
Other places in the vicinity include the Prashar lake, Rewalsar lake and Mandi town.
Priyanka also shares some lip smacking local dishes that one should not miss out on while in this region.
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!
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!
Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cold and summers are hot and humid!
Time of the year: Feb-Mar, or during the Kumbh if you have a chance!
Length of the itinerary: 4-5 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Aakash covers a short history and mythological significance of Allahabad, formerly known as Prayag and currently known as Prayagraj, the home to the confluence of the 3 rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
We also cover other influences on the city including the Mughal period and the origin of the Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb as well as the British period and the strategic location of the city.
Important places to visit include the sangam, Allahabad fort, Civil lines and the british architecture, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, Swaraj Bhavan, Azad park, State Museum, Minto park, Allahabad University, All Saints Cathedral, Alopi devi temple, Kalbhairav temple, Lete Hanuman temple, Nag Vasuki temple, Jhusi fort of Chaupat Raja, Shankar Viman temple, Muni Bharadwaj’s ashram.
We also touch upon the literary connection of Allahabad including the Allahabad university and some of the popular hindi writers and poets including Sumitranandan Pant, Firaq Gorakhpuri, Harivanshrai Bachchan, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala, Kailash Gautam, Yash Malviya, Mahadevi Varma, Akbar Allahabadi to name a few.
We also visit some of the important cuisines and foods one should try while in Allahabad including chaat like khasta and dum aloo, poor ke samosa, aaloo samosa, gajak, kali gajar ka halwa, malai makkhan, til ka laddoo, mughlai dishes, dahi jalebi, amrood, kandmool.
Vengurla with Pranav Gogwekar
Saison 1 · Épisode 169
jeudi 14 mars 2024 • Durée 35:10
GIVEAWAY of Pranav’s book - Expedition to an Alternate Swarajya - Where the subcontinent remained uncolonised!
Pranav starts the conversation with the history of Vengurla, the influence of the colonial powers - Portuguese, Dutch and British, as well as local rulers like Chattrapati Shivaji and the Sawants of Wadi.
We also talk about some historic milestones including the impact on the local economy and this being the target of Aurangazeb’s army.
We talk about some of the popular beaches - Sagareshwar, Vayangani, Mochemad, Nivti, Bhogwati ; the port, the two lighthouses of Vengurla, Crawford market, the mangroves, the burnt islands of Vengurla, Fruit research centre, temples of Vengurla and the vicinity including Rameshwar, Sateri, Vetoba, Manseshwar.
Pranav also talks about some must try foods, including seafood, amboi,ghavan,alni pav, usal and the cocktail.
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 station, CAN
Packing: Pack light clothes for humid weather
Time of the year: Dec-Feb
Length of the itinerary: 3-4 days
Itinerary Highlights:
Shihad talks about the history of Kannur, previously known as Canonore and its significance as a port city.
We talk about the Mapilla bay, the origin of its name and the various travellers who visited including Marco Polo, Fahien and Ibn Batuta
We also discuss the St. Angelo fort, the history of all the three colonial powers who rule there and a recent discovery of cannonballs in the premises.
Shihad also talks about the St. John’s anglican church which is nearby and the rich archives it holds.
Our next stop is the Arakkal museum as we talk about the only muslim sultanate of kerala, their allies, the matrilineal system of succession they follow and much more.
Finally we chat about the mouthwatering cuisine of Kannur as well as the cultural festivities like Theyyam.
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)
Anmol provides an overview of the origins of Mussoorie, the founding fathers and how the town was established
We also talk about some of the folklore around Lord Balram and his abode in the Bhadraj hills, as well as the temple that still stands.
We talk about Landour, its origins, the convalescent depot, the cantonment and some of its important locations.
We then talk about the important personalities of Mussoorie and their connection to Mussoorie, including
Capt. Young
Sir George Everest
Jim Corbett
General Dyer
We talk about Mussoorie’s infamous title of the “Pleasure capital of the Raj”, the wild parties and the separation bells.
We talk about the urban legends and haunted stories, including the human oil extractors and dancing mistress.
We speak to the evolution of brews and breweries in Mussoorie, including the IPA and VAT 69
We close the episode with some remarkable stories that deserve to be in the movies!
Links:
Link to buy Anmol’s book:
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