Our Kerala Trip under 1 Lakh! Bad Experiences? 5-Days

So, we spent best moments of our life under 1 lakh in Kerala in God's own country So this is how planned our amazing Kerala trip under $1500 So, starting with the biggest expense that is flight from Amritsar to Kochi which was around 48k for both of us. So, now we're at Terminal T1 Delhi airport Now we just came from Amritsar and again did the check in Long experience But finally ready for our next trip to Kerala Are you excited Katie? Yeah, I'm just tired right now But yeah, very excited So thi

s time, It was Katie's idea for Kerala trip. So, what are you most excited for in Kerala? I mean just a lot of really pretty views I think it'll be really calm I mean really calm vibes. We're gonna a tour on the tea plantations Will be interesting to see how tea is made. Then I really hope to see some wildlife on wednesday I think Erakkady Yes Sorry? yeah No no, this is wrong Delhi airport has so advance that here you can even charge with type C port Type C USB and then the outlet plug. Welcome

to Kerala I am very excited There's Florida airport hotel just outside Kerala airport and Santa Monica on that side. You spoke in English? I said refrigerator I mean water He said cold water You want cold water? And you don't kow, Katie is also from Cold water, Ohio They have a book store in restaurant as well. This is my fav book available in Malayalam also. The coloring books for you My fav book She was translating masala as well I think you know what masala is yeah And this is today's plan i

n this hotel Kinda wish we were here for christmas Why? Because they have all this christmas decoration. So first hotel is 500-Rs/day and we just rested Look at those clouds, those are so beautiful Basically in India Like its very different from America that In India, one person orders and the food is shared with the family In America, All are given a menu You do your order Thats why Katie was trying to order her own rice. I said, here rice are given in such a way that it is enough for both of

us. So, you know thats the idea and its about sharing. Now next day in munnar, we spent in the nature Firstly tea factory tour costing 250 rs per person I can smell tea Yeah it smells like tea, That's pretty cool Simple process Black tea inside factory is 26 hour process So which makes oxidation and everything is used for the black tea Black tea undergoes two process. No.1 Orthodox This factory crushing, tayloring granule and the powder. This factory makes 70k tons of tea every year. And leav

es are used to make alcohol and paracetamol, very fascinating! yeah I didn't know that the different types of tea required so many different processes. I need black tea specifically It takes 26 hours of processing yeah Now she knows the tea she takes in America How it comes yeah, it's pretty cool These pine trees are looking like christmas trees. You think they're not pine trees? Name is not written And that cactus feels like spaghetti bowl Bowl cactus pasta Too loud Too loud! Very loud Oh, ve

ry loud Kind of Little bit And today is the day for which we were most excited for because in the resort and in the cabin we'll be living everything is included horse riding, nature walk, even trying traditional clothes and bamboo rides. This is mango lemon drink Wow This is our cottage Pepper villa Pepper villa, yeah It's the white people's masala So, my villa faces the waterfall This is dam, right? Yeah, looks like a dam park? Not park, that electric power station Power station yeah, the power

point Power station Welcome to our villa Hi This is one of the coolest villa I have never seen such a villa like I was so amazed So, let's start with the mini bar we have. So, everything has a cost. Nothing is free except tea and coffee. This is pretty standard in 4 star and 5 star hotels. To say, this is a 4 star hotel But the experience is no less than 5 star hotel. The staff looks so friendly and so nice. very sweet, They treat you like royalty or something. That was biggest welcome I have e

ver seen Like they gave us the tea or the juice. Mango juice SO good! Amazingly decorated bed. The view waterfall Amazing, so this is actually dam So, this is actually hydro electric dam. This hotel has so many activities like I wish we had stayed longer in this hotel because From tea plantations to horse riding from Mehandi all are complimentary There are many activities which we could've done if we were here from morning Wow Food looks amazing, This is their traditional fish and that's Aloo g

obi for Katie and Dahi, rice So, now we're out from villa and now going to for a bamboo ride and then finally tea harvesting. So views are very good, Finally I can see blue sky very epic feeling We had a lot of car sickness here because Traveled by car for 3-4 hours, as roads are not so good So had a lot of stomach issues because of that. Yeah do harder Harder All fine? Yeah Here? yes This city yes Oh very nice My house is nearby How you know hindi? And by the way friends, Kerela's tea is serv

ing 2/3 of the world's population Not just India but the entire world So, this is very fascinting for me Looking the tea and smelling the tea in the farms. How does it feel? I don't smell anything actually Finishing... Yeah, not finished very beautiful This is honestly the best hotel I have stayed in so far Right? because of the nature Like it's like yeah And none of the stay is sponsored and I still can't believe that I paid $100 in NYC for one shared hostel among 12 people. And here a whole c

ottage in $100. This is Cardamom We'll do harvesting in 45 days Cardamom harvesting, Okay yes, cardamom And Kerala ships 2/3rd of spices to the world, Right? So this cardamom, This is dried 16 hours in machine then it gets thin and it has smell like elaichi. It is said that everything happens for good Now horse Unfortunately, because of stomach pain Can't do horse riding. Now going directly for tea tour Since last few days, we're having bad experience in Kerala because of communication gap. What

happened was, She wanted breakfast and she asked them I asked the dinner, I said what's the last time for dinner? and the guy said 10:30 sharp So then, so in room we were sleeping. So I'm like will sleep and go at 10. And then I go there at 10 and they're like No, its closed. It was very disappointing We askedby phone as well, She called as well When is last time to order food? They said 10pm and we enter 10pm Then they said "No, last time is 9:30pm" Same thing happened here, Yesterday we aske

d about a nature walk and hiking they have That is at 8 to 9:30 So for all the activities, there's time and they said come anytime we'll take you Specially for nature walk, they said they have fixed time 8 to 9:30am but she went there and she asked What did you ask? I said what time is the nature walk And they said "Oh, you can come anytime from 8to 9:30" then we'll take you They said exact these words? yeah And then when we came at 8:30, they were like its already gone. So there's a lot of com

munication gap. And for this reason, missed on many acitvities. But its good, we'll be free early So we can go for the tea tour which we missed yesterday. That's a little annoying now She's very annoyed. yeah That happens back to back. Now everytime, I'll lead the discussion I will ask the questions So that I can clarify in hindi and english both. There's no confusion So, this is our villa Last day, checking out pepper villa Mosque was allowed There's a mosque here, I'm so glad yeah It wasn't m

uc loud also. It was very loud in Jordan, but I'm glad I don't like how in the US, mosques are not allowed to prayer I think that's like discriminatory but I would appreciate if they but the other ones are fine It's really loud in the morning, Wakes us up at 5am But we didn't wake up, it was really good night sleep. Kerala saree Kerala saree Lungi So, how does it feel Katie. First time traditional clothes very nice Very nice and beautiful Bit loose for me yeah but very good. Awesome, Thank you W

alking area is less otherwise very comfortable Even roads are so clean here, No one throws garbage on road. After our last day in Munnar We went staright to thekkady There are monkeys. climbing on bamboo trees. So, how did you find this Katie She booked this. I think I just went on google maps because I was trying to find a place closer to tiger park. I think its really straight on there. Oh the tiger park, Periyar national park. And then this place had good reviews. People said that saw some mo

re animals there than in the park. Oh very nice, let's see. Wow. It's an actual homeplace as alongside are some apartments and flats. And here is our homestay. Welcome to our homestay in front of periyar national park. So, let's start the tour from this amazing bedroom It is so clean Amazing And most importantly, The balcony Some people said that more animals are visible from here than the park itself. And good news for you Katie That there is no geyser in Bathroom. The good part is that people

don't bother here much In delhi or Taj mahal, people come into personal space and they want to take more photos with her. So directly phone here Selfie yeah, it's just like kind of strange Like how people come up and they're like They're like okay Here no one forcing you to buy something and no one coming in your personal space. So felt very nice. Yeah, they'll ask first before taking a photo I mean, I feel like even in the US People like crazy fans Like people take their picture from far away

without permission but not selfies without permission Like it's just like "What the.... Like it's s weird We finally see animals from our balcony Here is deer Both are gone? No the bottom one still there. What animal is this? Wait, why you're locking the door Katie Because kitty is here, why you're locking the door Kitty meets Katie The kitty saw you filming it Okay Katie, there are more Americans You have come for the They cannot be American I saw American accent You heard it? Yeah Oh wow Watch

out So now, we're eating our food in Thekkady I think I should get Bournvita and Horlicks So, I can match your height Wait, What is Horlicks? Horlicks is also same thing. I thought it was a british thing. No, it's same thing It is a lot Yeah We just at ate at periyar restaurant We asked for the least spicy option yeah The only thing I could eat was like the rice and the roti. Don't know what would have happened with full spices. Our asses would have been on fire. Like a firework We need to chan

ge the restaurant I asked them multiple times about the least spicy option which has zero spices. Here is magic show Here is the fight of kerala That is also here and Kathakali is also there and most importantly chocolate factory is also here These elephants have chains in their feet! Problem is that This is considered animal abuse because If you see their faces, they're chained and its completely unethical because Because no elephant is looking energetic. So that's why we're avpiding it. Its no

t like a dog or something It's not a domestic animal And see their faces, like they don't have any energy But live show is actually closed. Its nice? yeah, like this is really cool Like all the movements and their costumes Face movements very impressive Just like their eys, cheeks or the eyebrows. So this is our breakfast in Kerela house Breakfast of this homestay is so amazing With so much love at 6:15 am in morning they gave food, Let me show you That 6:12 am in the morning, They brought break

fast with butter and such cute bananas I'm so impressed, These toasts. Wow, bread is also toasted and How much love they're giving, I don't think we deserve it Like we are just staying for one day, Black coffee and milk coffee separate Really impressed. And see this one the way I almost hit this on my head if it would have hit at top on me I'm just so scared Like this is very sharp, I wish it doesn't hits anyone else. I wish I was able to remove it I wish here was some warning written. Such sha

rp this on road Not much high, I am 5'8 and this is 5'6. It hit me here and it can hit someone here as well. So here we go, already here are many tourists. Where do you book? Online or? Online online These are the socks we got I thought we need to wear over shoes But they're saying under shoes? yeah So, you have to wear it like socks under the shoes. So, we're doing the green walk today Is that Tamil Nadu border? Tribal people Oh! Tribal people live there OH! Are you from there? Coffee plant Can

we run much faster! Just smells like a plant Strongest wood in the world It's most expensive here, Right? So friends, Today we're in Periyar national park Before we saw the sandalwood tree Pushpa tree and now banyan tree and we're doing a green walk which is 1.5 to 2 hours. because we had very less time There's a baby elephant as well So, how was it seeing animals specially elephants yeah, that was amazing I wasn't expecting that It was such a beautiful gorgeous surprise How about you? yes, I l

oved it very much. How is your Kerala stay so far? I love it, this is my second week. Oh yeah Next time, we want to go to North of India. Thank you and give your share if you feel comfortable. yeah, it's fantastic you know Kerala is lot more like being in south east asian coastal counts. I mean the vibe is a lot more that of a beach, you know it is relaxed It's nice. Beaches and mountains, people are much nicer as well. It's like a monster fruit This is the biggest jackfruit we have seen. So all

set to go to Allepey from Thekkady And Shafiq bhai helped us so much Handled all our reservations and called everyone. Thank you so much, You're from where in Kerala Wayanad Wayanad This is called listening guys We told them to not give any spicy food and It is actually not spicy, Right? yeah So we reached allepey Our houseboat is on the way I feel like this is the no.1 recommended activity for coming to Kerala. So, yeah We're very excited too Take care of mobile when getting into the boat. yea

h thats why I'm like "We need to put this away" The space is bit limited to get on yeah, I can hold I can hold it, No worries. First you can get in This is the welcome. And that's her favourite chips I love the banana chips So, we just had our welcome drink and going to check in to our room. Looks very premium and new. Thank you Very nice It has AC, very nice Wow, it's so cool It's very nice, AC is on, Thank you And they'll show upper deck and everything on the move. And it is not moving yet. th

at AC is on this. Because if we would have paid private And it is so hot friends, Without AC survival is difficult. And bathroom is pretty good too. And there's hot water! Breathing is difficult just after coming out of room. And this is their kitchen And it is open from that side because it has all the views I hope nothing falls, very beautiful experience. Wow amazing The view is very good on top There's TV also It's really hot inside but Unbelievable, this cruise has massage services too. Yogu

rt as stomach is upset. So, our houseboat is parked and they have christmas decorations The town is very beautiful There are some sunk boats. That looks so creepy! I feel like zombies are gonna come out Zombies coming out Honestly, we're very tired now very well decorated This is our breakfast friends. And by mistake, I forgot to buy foreigner ticket which is which is 5x more Meet Karanveer Aneja by the way, He came via train from Punjab to Kerala. How much hours did it took? Total it was 51 hou

rs. 51 hours! Oh my gosh It must be very tiring, Right? Yes, a different experience Aha The view is amazing in train? yes after when we enter After Mumbai, views are nice very nice Like when you enter Goa From Goa the views are nice And any fear of any theft? Ahh, No And trains are cleaner in North or South More cleaner in South than North. People are like more disciplined here. when Prabhas jumped in Bahubali. Just a small hike of 15-20 min I wish we could stay little more So much fun Front vie

w is very epic. They scratched this They scrathed this, Okay So, we're in the lounge of Kochi Airport