This Is What $20 Gets You in Varkala 🇮🇳 (Budget Challenge)

While traveling through Kerala, I set myself a challenge in Varkala to only spend $20 in ONE full day and see how far it would actually go! From renting a scooter to going kayaking through Monroe Island mangroves and finding great local food, I wanted to test how budget-friendly Varkala really is. What surprised me most… it was actually difficult to spend the full $20. Varkala is known for its cliffs, beaches, and laid-back vibe, but it’s also an amazing place for budget travel in India. In this vlog, I share exactly what I spent, what things cost, and how realistic it is to travel here on a tight budget. This is only 1 out of 3 vlogs in Varkala, India and 22nd vlog in India this year! 🎒Want more backpacking adventures? Watch the Full ‘Backpacking INDIA’ Series: 👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTWHONiFxHh1rZvcN11tnXPKBWqzT553S ✨ Thanks for Watching! I’m so grateful for your support on my channel. My goal is to inspire you to try something new, travel the world, and step out of your comfort zone! ☕ Buy me a coffee to support future travels and videos! buymeacoffee.com/MackPacking 📸 Instagram: @mackenzie.ann.nelson 📬 Business email: Mackpacking@proton.me 🎵 Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/jxyk3w 📸 Gear I Use: DJI Osmo Pocket 2, GoPro HERO9, Apple iPhone 13 ⭐️PROMO CODES ⭐️ Worldpackers — Use code “Mackpacking10” for $10 off your first membership Level8 Suitcases — Use code “Mackpacking10” for 10% off! Airalo — Use code “MACKEN4075” for $3 off your first E-sim Trusted Housesitters — 2 FREE MONTHS + 25% OFF https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF1044335/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend 🛍️ AMAZON Storefront https://a.co/d/01Y2ge1Z 0:00 Intro to the budget challenge 1:04 Local breakfast 2:38 Scooter rental / drive through Varkala 3:43 Kayak rental / trip through Monroe island 6:47 Budget tips 7:48 Coffee temple with friends 8:37 Sunset at south cliff beach 11:00 Traditional North Indian curry dinner 13:03 Day Budget Reveal! #kerala #varkala #indiatravel #budgettravel #travelvlog