KERALA INDIA | Is Kochi a Good Place to Arrive

[@FrugalTravellers]

Welcome to our Frugal Travellers community! 🙏🤗 We had an amazing time in INDIA 🇮🇳 & have many more videos to come! Make sure you LIKE and COMMENT and turn on those Notifications 🙏🤗🇮🇳♥️ Here's our INDIA 🇮🇳 playlist: INDIA Travel 🇮🇳❤: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrkzXmv-enbRPDap3H60HUWa

[@nastybadger-tn4kl]

Only kerala is good place for westerners because portughese arrived 400 years ago ? Not sure but they came and made everyone christians and then some sultan came and made some of them into muslims what ever the case , its Gods own country. Calm and serene. No air pollution like tamilnadu More westernized and still indian is kerala. But whole world came from tamil culture. Kerala is old tamil atleast the way they speak. Srilankan tamil sound like malayalam and not sound like tamil from tamil nadu. Old times people spoke tamil like that Not many know Suck is tamil word. Marsupial. If i have money i will settle in those hill station in kerala where i can see sun and cloud all day.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@nastybadger-tn4kl Your love of Kerala shines through your comment. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@LangdaRomeo]

You will find different culture..different food..different languages after every 500 kms in India..enjoy colourful India 🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@LangdaRomeo Thank you! We're excited to experience the diversity of India, and can't wait to share our experiences with you 🙏🇮🇳

[@sujith2257]

Every 100 km will change languages and food also

[@FrugalTravellers]

@sujith2257 That's amazing, and is one of the many incredible things about India 🇮🇳

[@ShauryaTomar-ie6jq]

They would know that why you people come and write things like this , that's why people make fun of

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ShauryaTomar-ie6jq Nobody's making fun of anyone. It's always great to read the comments and to learn more about a place, the people and the food 🤗🙌

[@contactnow9866]

Welcome to Kochi. There was a better opinion you could have tried. Since you reached Aluva Metro station from Kochi Airport, could have taken metro train till Town Hall Metro station. From there you could take a bus to High court Junction. Just across the road is Kochi Water Metro Highcourt Station and take boat cruise directly to Fortkochi. You save 50% travel time as well as money.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@contactnow9866 Oh, we'll have to try that next time, it sounds so much more efficient. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your local knowledge, we'll definitely keep this in mind for the future! 🙏

[@athuldominic]

Actually not town hall station... Be at MG Road station via metro and walk to Marine Drive ferry... Then take a water metro ride to Fort Kochi

[@contactnow9866]

Yes, proximity wise, MG Road Metro station is ideal, however considering the hassle to walk 1.3kilometers (0.81miles) in hot humid sun to High court Water Metro boat station / ferry, you should take the call what best suits you. The bus trip from Town Hall metro station bus stop that's right below the station, would only cost Rs.10. Moreover, there's hardly any bus that goes from MG Road metro station to High court Junction. Other option is auto rickshaw / Tuktuk ride from MG Road station to High court Junction, that I'm afraid if a budget traveller would prefer.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@athuldominic Thank you for sharing this option.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@contactnow9866 We really appreciate this excellent information, thank you.

[@wayneleader2364]

I haven't been there in Kerala since 2008 it will be good to see how it has changed. Happy frugal travels 🥾🧳♥️🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@wayneleader2364 It was our first time in Kochi but it was fascinating to see how some things had changed in India and how some things had either stayed the same or even deteriorated! We hope you enjoy this India series. There will be at least 2 or maybe 3, more Kochi videos to come as I've decided to go back to making shorter videos so there'll be more of them! KZbin was seemingly pushing 40+ minute videos, but I'm going to buck that trend and go back to 10-15 minute lengths. It'll be interesting to get your feedback on that 🤗🙏

[@TheGeorgeous]

Welcome to Kerala, wish you a great stay here

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@TheGeorgeous Thank you so much! We had a great time in Kerala, and have more videos to come. We hope you enjoy them 🙏🇮🇳🤗

[@andygoo575]

I visited India 2 years ago amazing people and food.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@andygoo575 We completely agree 👍💯

[@shibukumart5260]

Welcome to Kerala.കേരളത്തിലേക്ക് സ്വാഗതം.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@shibukumart5260 Thank you so much! We ended up spending almost a week in Kochi, and there'll be 2 or 3 more videos to come from our time there... we hope you'll enjoy them 🙏🤗🇮🇳

[@madhavam6276]

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[@sreerakshith]

Welcome to KERALA …The best part of INDIA❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@sreerakshith We really like Kerala and will definitely return to explore more places 🙏♥️🇮🇳

[@V4KEDITZ]

Kerala is peace of state in india.. Best State for ever.. Gods on country ❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

It did seem very peaceful and pleasant there. 🙏👍

[@V4KEDITZ]

@@FrugalTravellers 😊❤️

[@alliswell1776]

Koppaan😂samshaya rogikal. Nokki dehippikkum😂kanuruttum teams. 😂

[@aliceoconnor7191]

OMG, just back from my India trip, Chennai to kochi through Tamil Nadu and Kerala.. fantastic. So looking forward to follow this trip with you. I'll have to share with two friends on our trip, they'll love to reminisce with you ❤️ enjoy both of you 🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

How awesome. I hope you had a great time there. 🙏 We were really just passing through but spent longer as we were enjoying it and I also I started to get sick there. Hope you enjoy the videos. Thanks so much 🙏

[@soniadownie8749]

Glad you enjoyed it. I live in Tamil Nadu now and visit Kerala very frequently - so easy with overnight train Both states are fantastic and offer great variety between the 2 Food is fabulous in both states 😊

[@rajahindustani-je2ib]

Kerala is truly God's Own Country! The generosity of the people of Kerala is next level. It's a beautiful place with a rich culture and natural beauty.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I agree it's such a great place with lovely people. We first visited in 1996 and loved it then too. ♥️🇮🇳

[@pleasantjourneys]

A very pleasant Kerala stop - we arrive Trivandrum soon 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@pleasantjourneys Excellent! That's where I had excellent root canal treatment back in 1996 😁🙌

[@Mrtribru69]

Enjoy Kerala! Most of educated people do speak English or can manage! People are always ready to help out. I never landed at Kochi Airport! I think its quite far from downtown Ernakulam. Greetings from a Keralite in Belgium

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Mrtribru69 Hello, and thank you so much for your lovely comment. We had such an awesome time in Kerala and there are more videos to come, so we hope you enjoy them. We've received some excellent advice through these comments on better ways to get from Kochi airport to Fort Kochi, so we'll definitely take a different option next time 🤗🇮🇳♥️🙏

[@ajalbiju4687]

Welcome to Kerala, india.WISH U HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY.GOD BLESS ❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ajalbiju4687 That's so lovely, thank you 🙏😍

[@nb8131]

7:45 to 8:20 - Lots of CHURCHES ⛪ and MOSQUES 🕌 - India is the "LAND OF DIVERSITY" 🎄✨♥

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@nb8131 Yes, that was great to see, and it's something I mention in the next Kochi video. We hope you enjoy our India series 🇮🇳♥️🥰

[@dhinujacob5435]

Welcome to India. Be careful if you go to North India,better avoid. Avoid street food. Welcome again😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@dhinujacob5435 Thank you so much for the heads-up... we always appreciate local knowledge and information. There are loads more India videos to come, and we hope you enjoy them 🙏🤗

[@K1ng91n]

Q be tera baap ne peeta h kya tghe north m.

[@sudirsankr3361]

Always arrive in Kochi for your India tour. Non stop flight from London and Midlde East is there . The airport is quite nice and easy to come out . Prices in Kochi are relatively less as well as quality infrastructure and life. It is your jumping off point to the back water, ghats and villages in southern Kerala. Another airport to land is Kannur in north kerala. Kannur region is a hidden gem with pristine beaches,hiking , temples , amazing food , close to national park in wayanad and Coorg, backwater in Payyanur area as well as the astonishing performing art Theyyam.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@sudirsankr3361 Wow, that all sounds amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this great information with us 🙏♥️🇱🇰

[@BingeRacer]

6:23 It was really nice to meet you guys. ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@BingeRacer It was so lovely to meet you as well 🤗😍♥️

[@MichiMallu]

With this positive attitude you can travel to any place, and you will love wherever you go!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏🙏 We try to see the best in everything. Smile at others and they will smile back at you! Pass it on. 🤗😍

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always!! Hope all is well, take care of yourselves

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, Peter 🙏 We hope this finds you well, and that you enjoy our other India videos. 👍😊

[@asathyan9847]

Welcome to India ❤❤❤👍👍👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@asathyan9847 Thank you so much! 🙏🤗 There are many more videos to come in our India series, so please keep watching and commenting 🇮🇳♥️🇮🇳♥️🇮🇳♥️🇮🇳

[@enlightnedsoul4124]

Thanks for visiting India 🧡🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@enlightnedsoul4124 It was so lovely to be back in India after my first trip there in 1996... so many fond memories of India and Nepal as that was the year Lee and I met 🤗♥️ There are many more India videos to come, and we hope you're subscribe and enjoy them 🙏🇮🇳❤️: INDIA Travel 🇮🇳: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrkzXmv-enbRPDap3H60HUWa

[@VimalMenon-w2y]

Welcome to India welcome to Kerala 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@VimalMenon-w2y Thank you so much! This is our first India video and there'll be many more to come. We hope you subscribe and enjoy them 🙏🤗🇮🇳♥️

[@janmejayamohanty6459]

Welcome to India 🇮🇳 and also must visit north east India ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🙏 We would love to go to the North East. 👍

[@Mark1963Robert1971]

Still watching!!! Enjoy guys, Mark & Robert

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Mark1963Robert1971 Hello 👋 It's always so wonderful to hear from you both, and it's great to know that you're still watching! We hope you enjoy our India series 🇮🇳 and we look forward to hearing from you again. We hope you have a lovely weekend 🤗🙌

[@aleenaronneberg3943]

Thank you for this video. I am from in Kerala and now living in Alaska and I miss my place. Thank you.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It was a pleasure to bring a little bit of Kerala to you in Alaska! 🙏🤗 There are more Kerala videos to come, so please subscribe and select Notifications, so you don't miss any of them 👏🤗 Here's the link to our India playlist, from which new videos will be posted every Friday: INDIA Travel 🇮🇳: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrkzXmv-enbRPDap3H60HUWa

[@freenisoman3083]

Very very happy to see you both in Kerala🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@freenisoman3083 That's wibde to hear, thank you 🙏❤️ There'll be 3 more Kochi videos to come, and we hope you enjoy them 🤗🥰

[@freenisoman3083]

@FrugalTravellers 🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@freenisoman3083 Thank you for the love 🙏♥️😍

[@JasenomadeTV]

Hey guys, I've been to Koshi and loved it, so different from Delhi... Going through this series ♥

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@JasenomadeTV We know exactly what you mean, and we koved Kochi as well 😍 Thank you so much for your lovely comment 🙏🤗

[@haroonibrahim2620]

Welcome to Kerala. My jaw dropped when you said you were catching a bus to Fort Kochi. Makes sense after you mentioned you were doing a budget trip. Good luck. Kerala is quite budget friendly.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@haroonibrahim2620 We are budget travellers through and through, so the bus sounded perfect. We did some research in advance but didn't find any reference to the metro, so it's excellent to know there's an easier and faster way , whilst keeping to a budget 🤗🙌🇮🇳

[@sajilsainudeen8820]

I am from Kerala India I like your videos❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@sajilsainudeen8820 That's so kind, thank you 🙏😊♥️

[@brianjewell6832]

Kochi and its traffic ! Took us 3 hours travel time from fort kochi to the airport at nighttime …lucky we had listened to the hotel staff !

[@FrugalTravellers]

Well done for being prepared. You are better safe than sorry. Always plan ahead. 👍👍

[@Aonetag]

Well come to Kerala... Nice to meet you all

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Aonetag Thank you so much for your kind welcome 🤗♥️🙏

[@arunvarmaother]

If you looking fastest option to reach fort kochi via.public transport, kindly consider the following method 1. AIRPORT TO ALUVA via Airport Feeder- 30 mins 2. Aluva Metro station to MG Road Metro station ( 20 mins) 3. Walk for 1 Km from MG Road station to High Court Jetty via Banerjee road or take an auto 4. High Court jetty to Fort Kochi via Water Metro ( 15 mins) Max time- 1.5 hours

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for sharing your local knowledge and expertise, that's incredibly helpful. We'll definitely take this route next time 🙏!

[@Vishnu45]

Welcome to kerala and enjoy the trip 🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Vishnu45 Thank you for your kind words 🙏🤗❤️

[@BLUEARMY-d3d]

Welcome to Kerala ❤️🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@BLUEARMY-d3d Thank you for your lovely welcome 🤗♥️

[@Mohdn207]

Great vlogging there enjoy your time

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! We enjoyed Kochi very much 🙏🤗🇮🇳

[@Cma2506]

Ooohoo Mandy and Lee, welcome to my state❤ This feels awesome🥰Hope you will have a great time.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Cma2506 Thank you so much! 🙏🤗 We really enjoyed our time in Kerala and have lots more videos to come. We hope you enjoy them! 😍♥️🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Cma2506 Oh my word... I've just realised who you are! It's so lovely to hear from you... it's been ages! It's so wonderful to see that you're still watching our videos xx😍🤗♥️

[@Cma2506]

@@FrugalTravellers I m so happy that you remembered me🥰Yes, I still watch your videos and I m so glad you are healthy,happy and continuing your journey.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Cma2506 Yes, your comments on our Azerbaijan videos were so lovely and supportive, and gave us such a boost when the channel was still fairly new. Thank you so much 🙏🤗😍

[@carolinacadabra8278]

Another adventure. Fun to see how things have changed after so many years!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@carolinacadabra8278 It was so interesting to return to India for the first time since 1996! You can tell that was Lee's video with the XE conversion chart 😉🤗 I'm working on the next few Kochi videos... am making more shorter videos as the longer ones don't seem to be doing very well. I'll do a poll at some stage as it will be great to get feedback from you 🤗🥰

[@crazyroadlovers3380]

I am Indian offroader as well road vehicle exploring video creater happy to see u in our state kerala. My home town is idukki district . From eranakulam to idukki arach dam around 5 hours journey. which is hilstation .

[@FrugalTravellers]

That’s so great to hear, thanks for sharing 🙏🥰

[@JojuVarghese-in7qz]

U visit thrissur. And explore atirappilly waterfalls and thrissur pooram

[@user-ye3pl4hd9w]

Once you reach Aluva just take the Kochi Metro .. It will take hardly 20 minutes to reach Kaloor Metro Station . From there , you can catch buses to Fort Kochi, every now and then

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@user-ye3pl4hd9w Thanks for the great tip. 🙏. Now we know for next time. The traffic was crazy at that time of day. 😬

[@pottan144]

All state will give different culture and different food and understand how peoples welcome you differnt state with their love... Enjoy one country with explour different culture... Happeing only in india❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It was so interesting to see different parts of India, and I definitely think Kerala was a great place to start our India adventures 🤗♥️🇮🇳

[@Malayalikada]

You should have taken the cochin metro.Very easy for travel across the city .Bus goes all the way through the traffic .Metro takes you to nearest bus stop to fort kochi.Take an uber or bus from there .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the great tip. 🙏. Now we know for next time. The traffic was crazy at that time of day. 😬

[@n.m.saseendran7270]

Hearty welcome to our Kerala. Good vlog. Try to visit and explore Trivandrum

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏❤️ We spent some time in Trivandrum on our last visit back in 1996 😍 and loved it. We didn't make it this time but definitely have to return. 👍

[@urgeniousap5385]

Iam from India.kerala welcome both of you our god's own country

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🤗❤️

[@sethumadhavanmenon7677]

A country of UNITY IN DIVERSITY. Mera Bharath mahan🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@FrugalTravellers]

India is an incredible country! 🇮🇳🤗♥️

[@AmarAkbarAntony-f7t]

Welcome to KERALAM..INDIA😍🙌

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@AmarAkbarAntony-f7t Thank you so much! There will be lots more Kerala videos to come, so keep watching 🙏🇮🇳🤗

[@ShibuPaulAluckal]

Glad to see they are still smiling after the 5 hour trip to city! while it is damn cheap (net $2 for 2 pax), this was probably is the worst plan to get to city. Prepaid Airport taxi would have cost you $10 net. The feeder bus dropped you right under the metro-rail that connects to you the city center, getting you closer to Fort-Kochi.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@ShibuPaulAluckal Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for sharing this great information. I'm sure some people would take the prepaid airport taxi but as we're frugal travellers we always look for the best value budget option... but I just wish we'd found information about the Metro when we were researching transport options! This photo was actually taken just outside the airport when we first arrived... we weren't smiling quite as much after our 5 hour trip , but were definitely excited about our first time back in India since 1998!

[@ShibuPaulAluckal]

@@FrugalTravellers So nice of you to give a reply to my post! loving it.. now, let me catch-up with your other videos... I am a subscriber now :)

[@FrugalTravellers]

@ShibuPaulAluckal Oh, that is so lovely, thank you 🙏🤗 It's so wonderful to hear from new subscribers, and we really hope you enjoy our videos. As you'll soon see, we're all about reality, not glamour, and we hope that sharing our frugal travels will be helpful to others also travelling on a budget. We look forward to hearing from you again 🙏🤗🇮🇳♥️

[@NoufalNoufal-ge7vp]

നമ്മുടെ നാട് സൂപ്പർ അല്ലേ ❤️❤️❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@NoufalNoufal-ge7vp We certainly had a very interesting time in your country 🤗🥰♥️

[@JosephN-z1n]

Aall the best well come to India ❤🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 We really appreciate it 👍❤️🇮🇳

[@unknownanoenneariyilla8793]

Welcome to Kerala I would definitely suggest u to come and visit Palakad it's down south of Kerala

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 There is so much to see here. 😍

[@mercifulservant6918]

Welcome to Kerala. Hopes you have a great stay here

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for your kind words. 🙏😍

[@michellel3348]

Hey guys haven’t been on in awhile! I must send ye an email to let ye know how I got on in Iceland🙌 Hope ye are keeping well? Looking forward to the rest of your India series, it looks interesting! And wow, the viewings have really hit through the roof! Love it Michelle from Ireland x

[@lidhinr2178]

Welcome to god's own country KERALA ❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏♥️🙏♥️ It's a pleasure to be here 😀

[@akdb6017]

This place looks much cleaner than what I expected India to be.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@akdb6017 That's why we think Kerala is a great introduction to India for first time visitors... and also because it's so beautiful and has such fascinating architecture and history. We'll definitely return as there's so much more to see in Kerala.

[@NiagaraDreams]

I invite you to visit Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Trivandrum is a major tourist centre known for the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, the backwaters of Poovar and Anchuthengu, and its Western Ghats tracts of Ponmudi and the Agastya Mala.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@NiagaraDreams Wow... that all sounds awesome! We were in Trivandrum and Kovalam in 1996... I had excellent root canal surgery there, which is still going strong! There is so much to see in Kerala... we were in Kochi this time but will definitely return to explore more. There are 4 more Kerala videos coming... we hope you enjoy them 🙏🤗

[@nizar_azim]

I am from Kerala, I hope you enjoyed your trip

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, we loved exploring Kerala! 🙏😊

[@JaisWorld1]

You can choose metro , and after choose bus to high court then water metro to fort kochi its easy for you guys not expensive yet ,time also less than 2hr, easy to avoide climate humidity issues also 🙌🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@JaisWorld1 Thank you for the great advice 🙏🤗 We researched in advance but didn't find any reference to the metro. It's excellent to know there's an easier and faster way, and that's definitely what we'll do next time ♥️🇮🇳

[@JaisWorld1]

@@FrugalTravellers so many changes are coming years so you guys always welcome, water metro connecting so many lands and also canal metro coming beautiful backwaters places connecting kochi canal side hidden places so better to research well then come again it's cheap for you guys explore kochi don't worry so many humble people around here anytime guide you, thanks for visiting our beautiful city 🤗

[@FrugalTravellers]

@JaisWorld1 That's so lovely to hear, thank you. We can't believe how kind everyone has been... Kerala is a very special place 🙏🤗

[@JaisWorld1]

@@FrugalTravellers kerala have official tourist guide, you can easily find kerala tourist site, social media etc so you can trust with under goverment instructions way 🤗 enjoy your trip happily 🙌🏻😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@JaisWorld1 Thanks for that. We hadn't looked into the official government site as tend to search for other budget travel blogs and vlogs, so that's a great thing to keep in mind for next time.

[@rishiprakash2099]

Welcome to Kerala guys…❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@rishiprakash2099 Thank you so much! We really enjoyed our time in Kerala and have many more videos to come in our India series 🇮🇳♥️🥰

[@lifeisgoodjg]

Great video as always. Very interesting 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@lifeisgoodjg It's always so lovely to hear from you, and we're so pleased you enjoyed our first India video 🙏🤗😍

[@steves7013]

Looks both mad & amazing, I used uber last year in the Algarve for the first time, depending what time you used it it was almost equal to the bus for 2 people but would have been cheaper for 4 ! I still like the bus! 🙏❤🇬🇧 Take care and stay safe

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@steves7013 Wow... that's great info, Steve, thank you 🙏🤗 We didn't take any taxis or Ubers in the Algarve, just when we were housesitting in Praia del Rey. Just you wait until you see more of our India adventures... mad is definitely the right word for it 🤗🤣🇮🇳♥️

[@simpledude2024]

You both are very energetic peoples. Im now in UK and I see through you about My country.❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for watching. We hope you enjoy our videos. 🙏👍

[@mamdaero_24]

Welcome to Kerala 🙏🏼Hope you enjoy your visit!! 🤗

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@mamdaero_24 Thank you! We had such a great time, and have at least 3 or 4 more Kerala videos to come, so we hope you enjoy them 🙏🤗♥️🇮🇳

[@clarionviveka]

Welcome and explore

[@gamingpop555]

wowo subscribed by first video ....keep going so positive people ...love from kozhikode...kerala

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for the support! We love Kerala, and hope you enjoy the upcoming videos! 🙏❤️

[@vinothkumar-zh4sz]

Welcome to Kerala. Enjoy. Indian Culture and hospitality 🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@vinothkumar-zh4sz Thank you so much 🙏🤗❤️ We had an amazing time in Kochi, so keep watching for more 🇮🇳 videos.

[@passionstudio1628]

Welcome to kerala.... Happy journey ❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@passionstudio1628 Thank you very much for your kind words 🙏♥️🥰

[@shincy1771]

Welcome to Kerala . I'm in Kerala Kochi ❤...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for your lovely welcome 🙏🤗

[@Karenemm1]

Fantastic - Really Loved It - Your Showing My Places in The World that Ive Never Been To and Its Beautiful - Thanks Mandy and Lee ❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Karenemm1 Oh, we're so pleased that you've joined us on our adventures, Karen. It's wonderful to have you along with us xx🤗😍

[@Karenemm1]

@FrugalTravellers It's Great to be along with you Both ♥️♥️

[@Smile1oasis]

I recommend anyone planning to visit a new place to create a video on "what to do" or "what you recommend" while traveling. Your comment section could help you decide on things like booking an Uber, using the metro, taking a bus, getting a UPI setup, or a local SIM card, and so on. This could make your travel experience much easier and hassle-free. What you think? 🤔 btw Welcome to Kerala, India. Enjoy your trip.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Smile1oasis We think that is an excellent suggestion, and it's something we'd never thought of doing but will definitely try it out when we go to new countries. There has been such a wealth of information in these comments, and we'll definitely refer back to them when we next fly to Kochi. Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea 🙏🤗

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Smile1oasis I don't even know what an UPI is! 😂

[@teepraveen]

Ideally you should have taken a metro from Aluva to town hall ..from there bus to ernakulam boat jetty , and a boat to Fort Kochi..

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@teepraveen Thank you 🙏 That's what we'll do next time 🇮🇳🤗

[@rendilmorera6122]

Welcome to Kerala, India 🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏😍

[@roxonjoseph]

Hi Welcome to Kerala🙏🏽 If you’ve plan to visit Alleppey (Alappuzha) take a bus from Thoppumpady (hardly 5km from Fort Kochi) to Alappuzha via Beach Road. There are couple of KSRTC (govt) and private buses are there. It will be a good journey in terms of time, value and good sight seeing. The route is Thoppumpady - Alappuzha via Chellanam and Arthunkal. One again Welcome to our Place✋🏽

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@roxonjoseph Thank you for the great information. That sounds like an excellent trip, and we appreciate your kind advice 🙏🤗

[@roxonjoseph]

@ Mararikulam is a best place to stay near Alleppey. Nice and Clean beach, plenty of home stay options.

[@podipooram2024]

Welcome to Kerala, one of the beautiful states in India. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@podipooram2024 We completely agree! We love Fort Kochi, and will return to explore more someday 🤗🇮🇳♥️

[@Rudolfvirchoww]

Welcome to Kerala You just arrived to the worlds largest airport completely functioning on solar power😊 നമസ്തേ🙏🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's absolutely brilliant 👏😍 Well done, Kochi Airport 🤗💯

[@mansoorpattambi9072]

We welcome you to our country as a tourist.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you very much for your kind welcome 🙏😊♥️

[@saidalavi2304]

Welcome May Kerala brother and sister ❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@saidalavi2304 Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality 🙏🤗♥️

[@thebigbirdtravellogs]

Definitely Kerala a right choice for you ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@thebigbirdtravellogs It's so lovely there, and Fort Kochi is beautiful 😍❤️

[@JeZtheStoryteller]

Easy to reach fort kochi via using water metro from highcourt Junction, airport to aluva then aluva metro to mg road, then water metro to fort kochi or aluva bus terminal to high court then water mero to fort kochi

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the useful tip - we'll be sure to keep that in mind for our next visit! 🙏

[@JeZtheStoryteller]

@FrugalTravellers welcome 🥰 🥰🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@JeZtheStoryteller Thank you so much for your kind welcome ♥️🥰

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Welcome to SOUTH INDIA...

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! We really enjoyed Kerala and have more videos to share with you 🤗♥️

[@NoufalNoufal-ge7vp]

🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳കേരള ❤️❤️❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@NoufalNoufal-ge7vp We love Kochi and would love to return 🤗🥰♥️

[@KUMBALAPARAMBILFAMILYMEET]

hearty welcome our country

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind welcome 🙏🤗

[@aatifrahman9183]

I'm Aatif what a beautiful video in Kochi India 🇮🇳❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello Aatif 👋 We're so happy you enjoyed our first Kochi video, and there are more to come 🙏🤗❤️

[@sidhikkuniyil1450]

Welcome to kerala God's own country. In different peaceful cultures and the nature of beauty. Never miss wayanad ❤ as hill station and so many natural places... Welcome wayanad 🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for your excellent suggestions! We know there's so much more to see in Kerala so will definitely return! There are more Kochi videos to come, and we hope you enjoy them 🙏🤗♥️

[@younusmahmood1818]

Welcome to Kerala. Gods own country.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 It's a lovely place to visit. 😍

[@h_i_f_r_i_e_n_d]

welcome dear , places must to be visited: munnar, wayanad, Alappuzha,varkala, Idukki, my recommendation is to take a bike, atleast a private rent a car then go on to the villages , unlike other parts of India Kerala is most educated (96%) , and u can see even distribution of homes everywhere i mean the style the construction etc..... enjoy explore ,food ,life culture ,and have a good vacation guys, lub u ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for all the great tips. 🙏 We first came here in 1996. Trivandrum and Kovalam beach and loved it there. We will return again and again. ❤️🇮🇳

[@pradeeppunkunnam]

Thank you for visiting our state ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much, we had a wonderful time 🙏😊 We will definitely return to Kerala.

[@Kennyg62464]

Stay well and enjoyed guys....... ❤❤💯💯✌👌🙏🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Kennyg62464 That's so lovely of you, thank you 🙏🤗❤️🥰

[@vmwsree]

Govt should take feedback from this , there should be easier public transport from Aluva to Fortcochi.. either metro or something like a premium bus service.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your great suggestion. We've discovered from all the kind comments that there are far better options than the way we took, that we didn't find online. We're hoping that these comments help other people who land in Kochi airport, so they don't make the mistake we did 🤗😊

[@neerajrhd]

Easy way to reach Fort Kochi from Airport other than taxi is getting on to a feeder bus to Aluva Metro Station and getting on to a Metro Train upto Maharaja's College Ground Station in 35 minnutes which will cost ₹120 for two person; and no traffic block. From there get on to an Auto Rikshaw to Ernakulam Boat Jetty (₹30-40, 5 mins ride) From there hop on to Government boat to FortKochi for ₹30 for two person, 20 minutes ride. It is the best option than getting on to a private bus.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the great tip 👍 I wish we'd have known about the metro beforehand. It would have saved us a lot of time. We take the ferry across to Ernakulam and in the next video we will show it. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@sirhoopalot1]

That’s the “easy” way?lol

[@neerajrhd]

@@sirhoopalot1 So, what is your easy way?

[@sirhoopalot1]

@@neerajrhd The way they did it in the video was pretty easy. They waited a long time, but it didn't involve four different modes of transportation, five stops, etc etc etc. In the end, your suggestion is more complicated AND more costly. LOL

[@neerajrhd]

@sirhoopalot1 have you ever been in private bus from Aluva to Fortkochi?

[@NLMalluFamily]

Thank you for visiting my state❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@NLMalluFamily We had such a lovely time in Kerala. There are two more videos to come from your beautiful state 🤗❤️

[@SouthindianNarendra]

If u properly plan u wil completed your India trip with cvery cheap coat 1. Accept any Indian request who welcome u to their home, marriage or any other function pls visit. 2. Use ola or uber cabs 3.if u can take bike rental 4. Have lunch in temples where u wil get good spirutuval ❤food

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@SouthindianNarendra Thank you so much for your brilliant advice. We had an amazing time in Kerala and are looking forward to returning soon. Next time we'll post in advance asking for recommendations. as the information we've received in comments like yours has been so incredibly helpful! 🙏🤗🇮🇳♥️

[@sumymaryjoseph7912]

Welcome to Kochi 😍🥰❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your kind welcome 🙏🤗♥️

[@vingeo352]

You should have taken the metro from Aluva to Ernakulam and a bus from there to Fort Kochi..Have a great stay in Kerala.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the tip! We researched options in advance and didn't even know anything about that. We now know for next time. Thanks a lot 🙏😁

[@athuldominic]

Not bus take water metro

[@simpledude2024]

Welcome dears ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! 🙏🤗😍

[@thayyil69]

Welcome to Kerala ❤❤❤& you must visit Wayanad and Kozhikode🎉🎉🎉

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for the great suggestions, we'll definitely have to check those out next time. 🙏🤗

[@keepcreationprocess]

Mandy still active as always. She doesn't let it stop 🛑 her...

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@keepcreationprocess Hello, and thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🤗 The amazing result, to me anyway, of receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, was to make me truly appreciate how wonderful life is, and that being alive, here and today is the greatest blessing. There's so much more of this beautiful world to visit, and I'm going to be travelling when I'm in my 80s 🤗🥰

[@suhairomarqureshi7380]

Welcome to our kerala....

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@suhairomarqureshi7380 Thank you for your kind welcome 🤗🙏

[@suhairomarqureshi7380]

@FrugalTravellers ❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@suhairomarqureshi7380 Thank you for the love ♥️😍

[@fiosportz]

Welcome dears ❤❤❤❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@fiosportz Thank you for the love 🙏🤗♥️

[@DheerajPaleri]

You could take a metro from Aluva to MG Road. Then walk or take an autorickshaw to Highcourt watermetro station 800 metres away, and from there water metro directly to Fort Cochin. Could've reached much faster. When you are around the area, use the metro, local transport boats and water metro routes as much as you can. The travel is very cheap, fast and comfortable. Airport taxi to Fortkochi would've cost you around 1700 inr. Uber might be less, but still around 1000.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@DheerajPaleri That's such great advice, and thank you for including the Uber prices. We did some research in advance but didn't find any reference to the metro. It's excellent to know there's an easier and faster way from the airport to Fort Kochi 🤗🙌🇮🇳 We will show the ferry to Ernakulam on an upcoming video, and really enjoyed that mode of transport.

[@DheerajPaleri]

​@@FrugalTravellers If you have time, I have a suggestion for you. Travel to North Kerala and visit Kannur. It is Theyyam season there. It will be a wonderful and unique experience for you. You can take a night bus there or train. Let me know if you need help with finding venues and stay.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@DheerajPaleri Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestion. We left India in September but will definitely be returning as have 5-year visas, so we'll explore more of Kerala then.

[@muralipk1959]

There is so much to explore in Kerala ; Come to Munnar & Wynad and explore the hills , streams, waterfalls, trek paths , agriculture farms . Come to north Kerala Kannur & Kasargod , explore the virgin backwaters , lagoons and lakes unspoiled by tourism. Come to South Aleppy the Venice of the east ; Come to Kollam where you will see beaches rivalling Copacabana or Bondi or Miami !!! Come to Thrissur in April and witness the spectacle made for the Gods in God’s Own Country, the Thrissur Pooram , caparisoned elephants in their supreme glory accompanied by the symphony of musicians ! Come again in September for the Onam Festival and Tiger carnival of Thrissur! Come to Palakkad and experience the pristine villages of Palakkad .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your wonderful suggestions. I have taken a screenshot and will add these places to our list for our next visit to Kerala 🙏🤗♥️

[@muralipk1959]

🥰❤🙏

[@MrRobieo]

Hey...dont know if its a old video or not, but there a better ways to reach Fort Kochi than this. You could have taken the metro from Aluva, get down at M G Road, walked a bit to High Court Water metro station and taken a water metro/ferry to Fort Kochi. Or there are normal ferries from Menaka boat jetty, which is close to Ernamkulam South metro station.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@MrRobieo The video was posted yesterday, and is from our arrival in India in June. We definitely took the long way... I've screenshot your comment to use for our next trip to Kerala 🙏🤗🇮🇳

[@Malayalikada]

​@@FrugalTravellers yes that is best way to go fort Kochi which has been explained above