Kerala is known for being an extremely welcoming and peaceful tourist spot. However, if you are specifically looking for a safe, women-friendly vacation during the International Women's Day (March 8) weekend, here are some of the best spots for you.
In January, Kerala introduced a 'Women-friendly Tourism' project in Kumarakom. It aims to provide safe, hygienic places and all-women tour packages. Women travelers can enjoy boat rides, nature walks, Ayurvedic treatments and the like, here. Many resorts here enjoy great reviews from women travellers.
Kerala government recently announced its plan to develop 'She' destinations or women-friendly tourist spots and its pilot project is to be launched here. Kovalam is known for its blue waters, Ayurvedic treatment options, safe water sports avenues and more for women.
Kumbalangi is India's first sanitary napkin-free village. After the release of the 2019 movie 'Kumbalangi Nights,' many have been visiting this island village, which is rated safe by many solo women travellers on popular platforms. This is also a great time to experience Kumbalangi's 'Kavaru,' a blue glow on its waters due to a high concentration of micro-plankton.
Fort Kochi region has plenty of homestays, boutique hotels, guesthouses, friendly and English-speaking autorickshaw and taxi drivers. It also has an extremely tourist-friendly environment, visible police presence, tourist assistance centres and a vibrant cultural scene that would put women at ease.
All the renowned tourist areas of Alappuzha are well-lit and populated, with many safe accommodation options. The city has a low crime rate and you should be safe if you follow the rules. Solo women travellers often share their great experiences of houseboat cruises, boat rides, and more at Alappuzha.