TravelBaits: Unique Experiences and Stories from India

A lawyer by profession and an avid traveller, Ram Murali has found spectacular success with his debut novel "Death in the Air", a murder mystery set in the foothills of Himalayas, which has received critical acclaims from the likes of Vogue, Oprah Daily, Kevin Kwan and more. In this episode of the TravelBaits podcast, we talk to Ram Murali himself about his travel journeys and unique ins...

Join us in an insightful conversation with Mr. Pavan, Managing Director of Prithvi Exchange, as we delve into the world of foreign exchange for Indian international travelers. Learn essential tips and tricks to manage your currency, avoid airport exchange traps, and understand the dos and don'ts of forex. Discover the truth about carrying USD, the advantages of forex cards, and how to navigate...

In 1983, twenty-one-year-old Amy Edelstein set out on a 500-kilometer journey in Zanskar, India, the highest valley in the world. She walked alone by foot, crossing passes above 16,000 feet, sleeping in caves, meeting high lamas, and exploring a culture that had remained virtually the same for thousands of years. Her book on "Adventure in Zanskar" is an Amazon bestseller. In this episode, we talk...

We talk to Raj Basu, popularly known as the Tourism Gandhi of the North East, about his movement of sustainable rural tourism in the North East India. A fascinating story teller, Raj walks us through the rich history of the region, which he calls the Gateway of India into Asia. He gives a vivid description of immersive tourism, where the traveller should forgo his/her city ego, and immerse into th...

This episode we talk about a very popular spiritual movement that came out of India, ie, the Hare Rama Hare Krishna movement, typically associated with ISKCON. Here, we talk with Dr Himanshu who is a professor in TIFR, Mumbai, and holds keen interest in philosophy, social and religious studies. We talk about the history and founder of this practice, how it became popular in the West and then in In...

In this episode, we talk with Rajiv Lochan, a very successful tea-preneur who started growing tea in a non-traditional area, and converted it into a brand which has won prestigious tea awards around the world, including a very special event hosted by the Emperor of Japan himself. We discuss with him the qualities of a good tea, and the stylish ways to enjoy it. Further, we talk about developing Te...

Madhubani is a very famous art form in India. In this podcast with Kaushik Jha, a famous promoter and teacher of the art, we go through some history, personalities and intricacies of the art and the best ways to buy it.

TravelBaits is a firm curating unique experiences in the Indian subcontinent. We are working towards making digital interventions in the hospitality industry, and make tourism experiences more meaningful and rich. Explore the Indian subcontinent in a very different way with us! You will never be bored with our stories.