Solo Tripping In Kerala

Swati Saxena recounts how Kerala proved to be the perfect destination for her first solo trip.

- Swati Saxena

Aa message popped up on my screen one day about huge discounts on domestic airfares, I booked the onward ticket to Kerala on a whim considering it a sign from the universe to make the solo trip happen. At this point, I knew nothing about God’s Own Country except the houseboats and backwaters. After researching a bit on the internet, a rough itinerary was made. My friends suggested that it’s a honeymoon/couple’s paradise, hinting that I shouldn’t go alone. I ignored them, going ahead with my Kochi-Alleppey-Varkala route. I chose the relatively touristy southern side of the state because on my first solo trip, being surrounded by crowds sounded better than wandering alone in a forest. In hindsight, here are some of the reasons I feel thankful for choosing Kerala, or rather, Kerala choosing me: