first impressions of kochi, india🇮🇳 (not what we expected...)
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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Welcome to Kerala. Thank you for visiting our state.
Don't visit Kerala again .. visit Uttar Pradesh . We have indian famous temple and more develop city of india
@@tani7089 UP? Seriously?? 💀 Even Indian girls are not safe in UP.
@@tani7089😂😂😂
@@tani7089The most unsafe place in India. Raping women, killing people in the name of Cow god. Don’t go to these uncivilized states like UP, Gujarat and other North Indian states. Only Punjab can be exceptional with educated and civilized society.
Ok bro@@tani7089
Kerala never exceeded 31-32 celsius at the peak of the summer when I grew up there in 80s and 90s. During my ocassional trips to Fort Kochi, it was one of the coolest (I meant weather-wise) place in mid-Kerala. Today things have changed. Have to blame the real estate build up in the whole of the country which has eliminated as many trees as possible and the carbon pollution.
Make sure you visit Munnar, Idikki which is most beautiful as well as Wayanad.
Munnar, idukki, Palakkad, alappi, thiruvanthapuram, Kochi, Malabar side wayanadu,Kannur side,
Kochi is my hometown ♥️
Double well come 😊
Sound is far far cleaner than north india
Fyi i am from north
u must visit mumbai, it has amazing city, people, night-life, food, hotel n many tourist spot
Lol no
❤Awesome
Are you from England
The stereotype which foreigners heaving into their mind is old Delhi and Mumbai's Dharavi and they think all india is just like that because of their media ,but na man ..India is 7th biggest country on earth you have tones of amazing places to visit and they are not like old Delhi or Dharavi
100% agree That's why we made this video show that there's SO much more to India outside of the chaos of Delhi, Mumbai, etc. that you typically always see on RUclips. Many incredible places to visit
@@benandhaley if you guys are still in india you can visit srinagar (kashmir) or Nainital ( uttrakhand) in the north himalayas region these places are heaven for summer much colder and fresh than the rest of india and so beautiful you can search it look how beautiful are these places specially Nainital
@@benandhaley You ppl should have come after monsoon season.This is the PEAK of summer and before pre monsoon shower which is the hottest time in kerala.Even we are dying bcz of the heat, and humidity makes it worse 😂.But the good thing is that you can walk and see everything at summer,which I think is what ppl comes for.During june -aug and nov -dec it can rain on any random day,which might spoil plans.But it depends on the person if they like rain.whether they like to see MORE greenery, walk in somebodys lawn or field ,experience cool breeze,drink some tea and vada in a rooadside stall when its drizzling and walk on wet road and muddy soil after a good rain.And the rain here in kerala is a lot more refreshing than the rain in many other countries and i've personally experienced this as well...
@@benandhaleyKochi city is called as 'Queen of Arabian sea'
@@benandhaleyTourists should definitely avoid UP, Bihar,Jharkhand and West Bengal. Cities like Mumbai and Delhi. The states and cities i would recommend you to go are Kerala, Karnataka, Goa , Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, all the NE states, Ladakh and Gujarat along with Cities like Guargoan, Hyderabad.
I,m From North India but Kerala, Himachal, Uttrakhand This state are best for Foreigners...😊😊
Kerala*
I am from Uttarakhand as well. i think other states should learn from Kerala. I've never been to Kerala unfortunately, now I've moved abroad.
Jammu and kashmir too😊
North East India too
Karela*🥒
(South India) State of Kerala🌴 must visit places:
-Aleppy backwaters ('Venice of the East')
-Vagamon ('Scotland of Kerala')
-Munnar hill station ('Kashmir of South India') home to tea plantations, spice garden, tasty homemade chocolates and different wildlife
-Varkala Beach and Kovalam Lighthouse beach
-Fort Kochi attractions with Jewish synagogue, Dutch Palace and Portuguese church alongwith the European influenced streets
-world's first water metro also try the land metro
-Kerala is a major football hub and has got featured in FIFA channel
-Athirapally waterfalls ('Niagara falls of South India')
- Lulu International Mall (largest malls of South India in Trivandrum and Kochi)
-Jatayu largest Bird Sculpture
-Do interact with the locals they are really sweet and helpful
-This state has the highest literacy rate
-Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews etc.. all live in peace and harmony♥️
-It is also the home of Ayurvedic medicine
-The Kerala cuisine consists of non-veg including beef and pork and seafood.Also try the traditional meal served on banana leaf 😍
Very realistic and true observation.
💯👍🏼
Its very hot season now.. Careful of dehydration..
This summer in Kerala is insanely hot. It started wayy earlier from February and even us Indians can't bear it. Climate has gone crazy this year.
Cos of heat waves
The reason street's are empty is because of the heat! You are certainly brave walking around getting sunburnt
Kerala is generally not that crowded. The population is spread throughout the state and not concentrated like other states.
Its just what I thought the reason for empty streets, people like to stay indoors during extremely hot weather
@@sajidmunir864 Kerala is usually less crowded as the population is well distributed throughout the state. There are plenty of empty streets in Kerala were I like to walk or drive.
You said kerala people are very nice and kind and very friendly that words make me very happy and proud because I am from kerala,,,,,thank you very much and sorry for the weather 😅😅😅😅😅
South East Asia - Tuk Tuk
In India - Rikshaw 😂😂
Haha we have spent too much time in Southeast Asia that it's habit now😂
In south India it’s auto
@@மண்ணின்மைந்தன்-ள1ம Correct. "Where can I get a Tuk-Tuk?" will only get you blank stares in the South.
I'm actually from ernakulam, and we mostly say auto or auto rikshaw. Other than an auto,you can call an Uber as well by mobile app 😊
Kerala ❤ South India ❤ more educated , civic , less hate , less scammers than North India 😊 PS : please dont be triggered its just facts
Also less Morals becaue it is a Communist run Hellhole.
Now you don't be triggered it's just facts. Should I show you or you agree?
What about radicalism and Kerala youth joining ISIS? Why South hates North India even if North Indian are much better looking and more attached to the bhartiya roots than South people? Plz provide facts.
O Really Kerala Are The whole India where Islamic and Isis t*rrorist organization link with Kerala Muslim .... How many evidence 🧾 Our Agency found Do you know About that ...don't give wrong information ....
More educated but more radicals. Why do you have to bring north vs south discussion. If this is what education does than i better stay in north.
Mam you are visiting kerala in highest summer season, ie Apr and May.
The season for visit is Sep to Dec
India is so diverse ❤🇫🇷
Learnings:
1. Biriyani and Mango curry is an unusual combination 😅. You should try Porotta and Beef Roast (as a meal) for sure & fried rice and chili chicken (as a meal)
2. Everybody is indoor because it is so hot outside; (west loves sunny days, kerala loves cold weather) Kerala cold = west warm = 70 degree farenheit. Try not to go out during the day time, the state is on Yellow Heat Alert now.
3. People are super helpful and can share a lot of information that is not present on Google Search;
We said the same thing after we ordered the mango curry and biryani haha we wanted to try both and couldn't decide😂 And yes, everyone is super helpful! We've met many amazing and kind people who have given us information and helped with anything we needed. Incredible experience. Thank you for watching our video❤
@@benandhaleymango curry with biriyani is a weird combo. You could try mango curry with plain rice or with traditional kerala meals
@@paulvonline Haha we had the mango curry with plain rice and then the biriyani separate😂 We wanted to try both!
Thank you for visiting us ...🙏
No.. biriyani with mango curry 😅.. its like pizza with sauce for Italian
Nice video. Enjoyed it. Sorry to see you struggle in the sweltering summer heat. Summer this year has been exceptionally brutal. Try to avoid going out between 11AM and 4PM unless you are in hill-stations like Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad etc. Those hill-stations - with their rolling tea/coffee/cardamom plantations and winding roads - are great visual treats and the main reason why Kerala is called 'God's Own Country'.
Hope you will have a wonderful and pleasant time in Kerala and elsewhere in India. Looking forward to your next video...
mango curry is supposed to be had with plain rice rather than biryani!!!!
south india is best visited during monsoon season approximately … June through september. Cool weather. The trade off , of course , there are some days that it could rain continously for a couple if days , but its like in the US , during winter , there may be that bad one week. ( in Arizona , South of Flagstaff we dont have to worry about snow), but otherwise Monsoon is the best time to visit South India.
India is multi coloured and multi religious country......Kerla is the best known for Aayurveda treatment in world .
Wrong time of the year to visit kerala 😂. People of kerala typically use umbrellas to beat scorching summer heat. You can buy umbrellas in every nuke and corners in kerala
Every nook and corner
India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. Foreigners often visit Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Agra, or Rajasthan and find it busy. Sometimes, they visit Kerala and say, "I never knew India had such relaxed places; it's different from what I expected."
You guys only explored cities, which is just a small part of the country. I can tell you about more than 15 states and Union Territories like Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh, Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand in India. Then, you probably say the same thing, "This doesn't seem like India." But if you keep visiting just Delhi or Mumbai repeatedly, you say, "This is what India feels like." However, many of the 15 or more states don't match that perception.
Exactly. That's why we made this video to show that there's SO much more to India outside of the chaos of Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, etc. that you typically always see on RUclips
@@benandhaleyKochi City is called as 'Queen of Arabian sea'
Thank you so much for visiting Kerala ❤️
If you are visiting kerala i would prefer during winter or just after monsoon as it would a perfect climate and could actually enjoy the beauty of nature even more and could enjoy the lush of greenery
Don't go north😂
in a Beautiful place..wrong time
Kochi looks absolutely stunning in your video! I love how you described the mango curry - I could almost taste it through the screen. Has anyone else tried a dish that left such a lasting impression?
The state with more jihadi/hamas fans than in Palestine 😂
Its Summer now in india.visit in winter or rainy season for better experience
This is the wrong season to visit Kerala. Avoid summers. Visit Kerala during monsoon season or winter season. Kerala has its charm during rains when it becomes extremely green. Kerala is the archetypical tropical paradise of India.
Hey Haley I must say You look like an actress called Sarah Ali Khan. I mean your facial features resemble hers at times.
I just looked her up and she's beautiful, so thank you😊 and thanks for watching our video!
Guys u r at the No. 1 state of India by literacy rate, least poverty rate, and many more. Kerala is known as the spice bowl of india.If u have time visit munnar and vagamon known as the switzerland of india. Only place where u can see the most beautiful estates of tea and cardamon plantations and all spices if u want to.
You said kerala the right way... better than most other indians say it too, wonderful !
Yes!!
do visit kerala in last week of may or monsoon season, because it's too hot even we malayalies can't bear the hot.
There is water metro boat which is air-conditioned. Anyway as of now summer season
mosquittoes are because of lot of vegitation cover plus the temperature range of the region is such
You should have been to calicut ( koyikood ) ( the best place in the universe ) 🎉🎉🎉
Foreign People only think about india on the basis of delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, rishikesh, Varanasi but.... India is way more than that.
Agreed. That's why we made this video show that there's SO much more to India outside of the chaos of Delhi, Mumbai, etc. that you typically always see on RUclips
@@benandhaley old delhi is worst place... Dont go there any way.... I recommended to North east india, indore city, pune, ladakh, Sikkim, shimla, jammu & kashmir, manali... Etc
Hi dude, It is summer session. Nov to Jan is best time for visit in Kerala.( Jun to Oct Rainy session). Where ever you go please check it sessions before your visit.
I loved this video ❤,
A Malayali guy from UK.🫶🏻
If you want beat experience please visist North East India also
Welcome to kerala guys enjoy ur trip lol🎉❤
Welcome to God's Own Country KERALA ❤ ......
Just Experience how different is it from other States .....
Do visit another beatifull state Mizoram ,India ❤
To be become a pleasant trip but unfortunately have to experience the humid weather and mostly mosquito in cochin
Kerala is nt like othr states of india
But sudapi is making problems for al kherala 🐷🤮
It's too hot in March, April may
Malayalis undo da ?
We're in Rajasthan now and were thinking about heading south next, but after watching your video, we may head north instead.
Great video BTW! We just subscribed. 🙂
Ya, its better north at this climate. But please visit south during monsoon or winter time. Its a really beautiful place.
Equally beautiful up there. I just request every foreigner to not visit Delhi for once😂
It will be hot in Kerala until May last week
Thanks guys! We love your channel, so that means a lot!☺
Luckily we knew the weather ahead of time and decided to brave the heat because we've wanted to come here for awhile, but it really is quite hot. Kerala is BEAUTIFUL and everyone is so friendly, so definitely keep it on your bucket list for next time!
do visit kerala in last week of may or monsoon season, because it's too hot even we malayalies can't bear the hot.
Please visit these places in India 🇮🇳❤️
1. Ladakh
2. Kashmir
3. Manali
4. Shimla
5. Rishikesh
6. Mcleodganj
7. Jaisalmer
8. Goa
9. Kerala ( kochi, varkala, Alleppey, Munnar)
10. Hampi
11. Darjeeling
12. Sikkim
13. Meghalaya
14. Andaman and Nicobar islands
15. Udaipur
Ootty kodaikanal pondichery mysore hubli
only clean and hygienic foods highly educated poeple and rich state in India
Watching your smile..namaste
Love the content, my family and I need to make it a point to visit Kerala in monsoon season. 🔥🔥🔥
Oh not in the monsoons. You will barely be able to step out! Dec-jan will be better imo
It’s my home town. Although, i live in Hawaii - I still think Kerala is still more beautiful. You guys did not experience the traffic…lol
Wow, that says a lot! We haven't been to Hawaii, but the beauty in Kerala does seem hard to beat! Definitely some of the most beautiful scenery we've ever seen.
Come to northeast India you will love it especially Meghalaya and Sikkim
Sister you are White version of Sarah ali khan 😅
i think, you should shortlist some amazing places, cultural stuff, hill station, fort, monument, temple and unesco sites.....etc where you can visit, always check weather of destination place (comfortable or not)
It will be so hot. Don't burn your skin dear. Safe journey , stay safe.
Come to Kerala between June to Feb for cooler weather
oh glad you are having fun 😅, havn't been to Rishikesh and Dharamshala yet?
This is fkng hot season in Kerala,
Try to visit Kerala in the Monsoon season!
We want to see Kerala, not your faces. 80% of the time it's your faces on the screen!
It's about them idiot. If you want to see go there yourself.
Stay safe in India !!dont ruin your life just to get subscribers which is why many vloggers visit india 😅
We have visited India even before we started vlogging and enjoyed it so much that we wanted to visit again. Thank you for the kind words-We are staying safe!
Kerala is the most safest place
wdym brother there is criminals everywhere in the world why india only?
How safe is your country? And where are you from ?
Please visit Munnar (Kerala).
Hi Kerela is beautiful Indian states and homely atmosphere ,peace,secular.highly
Educated,least poverty ,friendly people. Lot of revers ,ponds etc
Rich cuisine,comparetly cheap also
But u visited wrong time weather is
Hot and high humidity ...
Best time to visit india is from sept till march..if u r in india the head towards hills...northeast,or extreme north or otty...and lastly dont be cringy or hippy..just go with the flow..i promise u will have time of ur life
Hello I hope that one day my siblings and I are as confident in our videos as you are!!! We are American kids in India that just moved here. ❤❤❤ Keep up the great work!
Hi
Ben and Haley......I am from Kerala and now setteled in Chicago for 12 years.....still every year I used to visit Kerala.....this time summmer is harder .... be careful about heat stroke.....warm welcome to Kerala.
How's there in Chicago, fellow mallu?
I am not hearing positive things from there!
Welcome to God's own country ♥️♥️
Its too hot time of day, so not many people about in streets, when it gets too hot, Indians can smartly either stay indoor or move about with a umbrella, but mostly people will stat indoor, in evenings when it gets cooler, you will many more people moving about.
Kochi is called as Queen of Arabian sea
Tamil song in the Restaurant ❤
38°celcius temperature in Kerala....be careful day time use a umbrella
Trivandrum, capital of kerala💞💞💞💞
Haley please do take a shower and go out. 😅
I loved your genuine reviews and your beautiful smile.
I subscribed to your channel. Hope you make lots of good vlogs.
Coconut plus honey sounds like the actual natural food for humans.
U can visit south India u can see variety of different foods temples heritage and culture especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,goa, Hyderabad it's amazing Kerala, munnar, kochi, wayanad, Ooty, coimbatore, manglore, Gokarna , Coorg, Bangalore, Mysore, Alleppey, Udupi, Chennai, Karnataka, Kodaikanal
Don't get surprised! Kerala has a higher HDI than most of the European nations.
The absolute worst season to travel in India. The summer heat is insane.
ലോകാ സമസ്താ സുഖിനോ ഭവന്തുഃ
KERALA people live in harmony.
I'm from Kerala and I live in Milwaukee, wi welcome to Kerala but visit in Dec or Jan for beautiful weather
Heat is brutal in the tropics this year (El Nino). Humidity makes it so much worse.
Tourists should try the water metro ride from Kakkanad to Vytilla. Its a beautiful experience!
Enjoy your time, enjoy the Indian hospitality, enjoy the local culture and cuisine, to whichever Indian State you may be visiting. 😊
This is kerala,, other indian states expect south indian states is note like kerala.. Kerala and south is harmony is very well maintained.
Didn't know there's Paragon at Kochi, good info! Hope you enjoyed well in Kerala..!
It was soooo good. I will dream about that mago curry forever haha
Please check out the following while your in that sate: Also, if you can handle spice, try the many local dishes.
1 Jattayu
2 Lulu mall
3 Kalarippayattu
4 Kathakali
5 House boating in backwaters (a day or so, overnight, private chef, bathroom and bedroom
6 Padmanabhaswamy Temple
7 spice tour with a meal
8 Vakala beach and Kovalum
9 Ayurvedic spa, Munnar
10 Fort Kochi, Jew Town,
11 snake boat racing
12 Tree house stay, Athirappilly Waterfall
13 old churchs, bible tower, st. george, st. marys,
A good list ❤
Try the Odomos cream from Kerala, which is effective at repelling insects while also moisturizing and providing a pleasant aroma.
Thank you - that is good to know! We like the Soffell spray and have found that to work pretty well, but we'll look for the cream too!
Humble pleasant couple. Welcome, be safe and enjoy
When you visit fort kochi...visit Ayurveda sanctum...and try their massages... especially their..Total Ayurveda experience package...I really loved it....
Thanks for Experiencing Incredible BHARAT 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳A Continent Itself....
Pllease try to Contact Local RUclipsr for Guided Tour.... Thus you can avoid Hustlers and Unwanted Annoying People's....
You Experienced it.... You Lived it....
Mumbai offers Lots of Street Food with Approximate Prices
Tea ₹10 - 20
Vada Paav (Mumbai Burger) ₹ 10 - 30
Paav Bhaji ₹60 - 120
Pani Puri ₹ 30 - 60 (6 Pieces)
Sev Puri ₹ 30 - 60 (6 Pieces)
Ice Gola ₹ 20 - 40 (Crushed/Sliced Ice Ball)
And many more....
All the above Snacks are Vegetarian.
Love and Respect from City :- Navi Mumbai 💕💕💕💕
2:42 tamil song playing in background, the craze for tamil movies and songs in kerala is something great
Yeah we love old Tamil songs
I hope you guys are having a great time.🙏
Have you ever been in Trivandrum.. So beautiful.. Lot of tourist spots