Is Backwater Shikara Ride in Alleppey worth it? 😱 | Kerala Series

Join Nikhil and me for an unforgettable day soaking in the calm, slow-paced magic of Alleppey, Kerala! We start our morning enjoying the peaceful sunrise right from our beachside homestay, Lemon Dew Beach House, where the hospitality made us feel completely at home. The absolute highlight of our trip is hopping on a traditional wooden Shikara boat to glide through the serene, narrow backwater canals, observing local life along the banks and checking out India's lowest altitude island. We also head out to source some fresh local seafood, enjoy a brilliant meal at Café Catamaran, and even make a very unique feathered friend along the way. If you want to experience the true essence of Kerala's backwaters without the heavy crowds, this itinerary is exactly how to do it. If you are planning your own backwater getaway or want to check out the exact stays, style pieces, and travel essentials we used in this vlog, everything is listed right below. TRIP PLANNING & BOOKINGS Where we stayed (Lemon Dew Beach House): https://agoda.tpk.mx/GuF5NK3B Our Private Alleppey Shikara Boat Ride: https://viator.tpk.mx/rEUQ0yZf PACKING, STYLE & ESSENTIALS My white summer travel dress is custom-made by my mom's boutique in Kirti Nagar. You can find their exact location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ZpZ64D9wLqXb... For more curated travel outfits and vacation styling options, you can check out these pieces: https://ajiio.in/Plh96Lt Must-have essentials for backwater boat rides to handle motion sickness and outdoor comfort: https://amzn.to/3RHQLbj https://amzn.to/4vmc2px AIRPORT LOUNGE & TRAVEL CARDS These are the premium cards we carry to manage our travel lifestyle smoothly, unlock complimentary airport lounge access across India, and save on transaction fees: For Zero Forex Transactions (Scapia): https://bitli.in/RDSlCVf For International Cash Withdrawals (IDFC First WOW): https://bitli.in/t22onz9 For Lounge Access & Premium Travel Perks: IndusInd Tiger: https://bitli.in/CdlgUfl Axis Magnus: https://bitli.in/8wsCA4p Horizon Card: https://bitli.in/pjC5fsn For UPI Spends: https://bitli.in/Cj8uBoE OUR CHANNELS Subscribe to our channel: https://trishaandnikhil.oia.bio/YTsub... Follow our daily updates on Instagram: https://TrishaandNikhil.oia.bio/Insta... Our Website: https://TrishaandNikhil.openinapp.lin... For business inquiries: https://contact.openinapp.link/trisha... Join us on this wild journey — one country, one story at a time. Note: Some of the links listed above are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission on bookings or purchases made through them at absolutely no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel! 00:00 Intro 00:13 Lemon Dew Home Stay, Alleppey 01:17 Alleppey Backwaters Shikara boat 02:45 the Boat ride 04:21 Choosing our lunch 06:55 Boat ride review 09:25 Dinner at The Catamaran 11:07 Outro