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 talk about some off beat shopping ideas to indulge in while traveling around the country, which inspired us to find that little bit of extra space in our already overstuffed backpacks!

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 plan an ideal trip to this beautiful corner of the country, listen to some great music, gorge on yummy food and meet interesting and quirky fellow travellers, all with a very special guest.

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 you some of our favorites, where we’ve had great experiences in some stunning locations and eaten some yummy authentic local homemade food.

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 we take you on a journey to discover this beautiful ancient city of the Mughals. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com ...

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 such places which have been nominated to be UNESCO sites but haven't yet been inundated with tourists, thus making for a lovely viewing experience. Oh and visiting these sites before everyone else will also earn you some bragging rights! You can visit our...

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 do’s, but also some offbeat locations with a special guest who is a veteran of the region. You can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com ...

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 we talk about why we do this and how we make this happen. For more information, you can visit our website: https://rediscoveryproject.com/ This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts ...

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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 night. We guarantee it will be an experience to remember. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website:...

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 can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery Or download the IVM podcast app on the App...

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 the four hundred year old still operational ship building yard and the famous dabeli that was created here. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM...

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 basalt rock right in the heart of Maharashtra. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery Or...

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 follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery Or download the IVM podcast app on the App store and Android Play...

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 Punjab and should be on all travelers’ lists. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery ...

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 Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery Or download the IVM podcast app on the App store and Android Play store. This is an IVM Production;...

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 and bee larvae. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM website: http://ivmpodcasts.com/rediscovery Or download the IVM podcast app on...

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 old tradition, the village women playfully beat off the advances of men with sticks. You can follow The reDiscovery podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/CWBVto Audioboom: https://goo.gl/biXKFX Stitcher: https://goo.gl/N36ciD Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/gkq9Bm IVM...

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 for the curious. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: facebook.com/ivmpodcasts Twitter: twitter.com/ivmpodcasts Instagram: instagram.com/ivmpodcasts

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!