Podcasts by The reDiscovery Podcast

S04 E10: Love Food, Will Travel feat. Pankil Shah and Sumit Gambhir from 2018-12-02T08:18:11

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 ...

S04 E09: Our Favourite Homestays Part II from 2018-11-20T00:30

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 acro...

S04 E08: Why Bihar Should Be On Your Travel List from 2018-11-13T00:30

"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...

S04 E07: Kutch Beyond The Rann from 2018-11-06T00:30

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, ...

S04 E06: Re-Discovering Mumbai Part II from 2018-10-30T00:30

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 touri...

S04 E05: Best Himalayan Treks For Beginners from 2018-10-23T00:30

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 stori...

S04 E04: It's Safari Time! from 2018-10-16T00:30

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 ...

S04 E03: Offbeat Road Trips to Discover India from 2018-10-09T00:30

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, c...

S04 E02: Y(Our) Winter Wish List from 2018-10-02T00:30

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...

S04 E01: Quitting Your Job To Travel - Is It For You? from 2018-09-25T00:30

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,...

S03 E10: Blue Yonder – Tourism that benefits communities from 2018-03-26T00:30

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.

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S03 E09: A centuries old family style Ganpati celebration in Goa from 2018-03-19T00:30

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.

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S03 E08: One Naga’s quest to bring back the animals from 2018-03-12T00:30

An NGO in central Nagaland that is working against old customs to change mindsets and introduce wildlife and forest conservation methods.

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S03 E07: Devrai Art Village – Livelihood through from 2018-03-05T00:30

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...

S03 E06: Umoja – Making travel accessible for the disabled from 2018-02-26T00:30

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 ...

S03 E05: Preserving the heritage of Living Homes from 2018-02-19T00:30

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.

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S03 E04: Documenting vanishing cultures for the next generation from 2018-02-12T00:30

In conversation with Phejin Konyak, who has traveled around her region to document her tribe's dying tattoo culture in a recently released book.

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S03 E03: Give Back Give Away - Using Travel to support communities from 2018-02-05T00:30

This unique travel company brings travelers closer to the places they visit through social projects designed to improve lives of local communities.

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S03E02: Homestays as a means of dignified livelihood from 2018-01-29T00:30

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.

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S03E01: Chatting about Responsible Tourism with NGT India Editor from 2018-01-22T00:30

Ambika and Hoshner chat with Shreevatsa Nevatia about favorite travel spots, India, responsible tourism and using travel as a means to go beyond.

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The Journey Continues (Preview to Season 3) from 2018-01-19T06:34:28

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 communitie...

S02E10: Your Travel Questions Answered from 2017-09-04T00:30

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.

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S02E09: Amazing (and easy) trips across the North East from 2017-08-28T00:30

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...

S02E08: Exploring Bombay from 2017-08-21T00:30

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 d...

S02E07: Cool shopping ideas across the country from 2017-08-14T00:30

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 th...

S02E06: Your Guide to Ziro from 2017-08-07T00:30

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 ar...

S02E05: Some of our favourite home-stays from 2017-07-31T00:30

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 to y...

S02E04: Agra Beyond the Taj from 2017-07-24T00:30

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 plent...

S02E03: Proposed UNESCO Sites to Visit from 2017-07-17T00:30

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 be...

S02E02: Planning the Perfect Ladakh Trip from 2017-07-10T00:30

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 Lad...

S02E01: How to Travel on Rs 2500 a Day from 2017-07-03T00:30

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. Jo...

Introducing Season 2 from 2017-06-29T13:29:06

We're back with a whole new season of travel stories, hacks and more!

S01E10: Fireflies in Bhandardara from 2017-05-01T00:30

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 danci...

S01E09: Tawang and the Road To Bumla from 2017-04-24T00:30

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 ...

S01E08: Mandvi from 2017-04-17T00:30

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, i...

S01E07: Lonar Crater from 2017-04-10T00:30

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...

S01E06: Cherrapunji from 2017-04-03T00:30

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...

S01E05: Amritsar from 2017-03-27T00:30

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 ...

S01E04: Puri from 2017-03-20T00:30

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.

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S01E03: Kohima from 2017-03-13T00:30

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 f...

S01E02: Holi in Barsana (U.P) from 2017-03-07T00:30

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 tradition...

S01E01: Pamban Beach from 2017-02-27T00:30

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...

S01E00 Introducing the reDiscovery Podcast from 2017-02-24T08:04:28

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!