MagicalWaffle
MagicalWaffle

Going alone on a trip with strangers. Thoughts

Reddit hasn't been helpful, so here goes nothing. I, a 24 yo single child with over protective parents who jas never let me go on trips until last year, have decided to go on a community trip. it is via one of those Instagram pages who take a bus full of people to remote treks, have all the rooms+food+expenses covered in one fee. they will be going to tirthan valley and its a 3days trip.

i have mixed emotions. i am feeling excited, adventurous, a bit raunchy and a whole lot of scared and conscious. The crime patrol and delhi crimes have ruined a lot of dreams for me, and have made my parents downright paranoid. i have recently been feeling like a kid who gets everything from someone else and don't know how to survive on my own, so want to close my eyes a bit, trust the world and take this adventurous trip

Well that's the post. I have been to trips with my parents and friends, so i will probably figure out what to take or not take. I don't wanna ask you, the audience to share some advice or be my damsel in distress but this step is scary, exciting and full of unknowns so just shared my thoughts. I will appreciate your thoughts on this too

21mo ago
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PerkyKoala
PerkyKoala
  1. Keep people informed. If not family, then friends.
  2. Don't worry, it'll be amazing. You'll make new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.
  3. Excitement and fear go well together, they're there to push and protect you.

Have fun!

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

Why did I read Going and GoLang🙈

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

Oof

SleepyPretzel
SleepyPretzel
Zepto21mo

Well, may i ask why would you prefer going on a community trip booked via instagram pages?

I means it’s literally 12 hrs from delhi..load up your car with friends and cut the crap!

MagicalWaffle
MagicalWaffle

friends are idiots and too much busy

SquishyDonut
SquishyDonut

I have been traveling solo and with strangers since I'm 21. I'm the skinny, unsmart, uncool, nerdy, serious guy with no friend. So this has been my way. Few suggestions (max applies to both gender, some applies to specific):

  1. Never ever ever ever tell anyone this is your first solo trip. Anyone means anyone.
  2. Don't share your travel location/plan with any stranger from time ahead. They can plan crime at your next stop.
  3. Wear simple and conservative (particularly for women). Don't look rich, attractive. Sounds too dumb? It helps. You enjoy the trip, blend in the crowd as a nobody. Remember, if you are alone, enjoy beauty of the place. It is not the time for people to appreciate your beauty.
  4. Don't fall for prostitution trap (suggestion for men): if unknown women become too friendly, be careful. Common way to cheat. Pimp saying you to "rent a girl" - DON'T. Simply don't. Ye sab karna hai to experienced dost ka help lo.
  5. Inform your location, hotel name to at least one person. Keep mobile location on if you are traveling long and see if you are on the route.
  6. Most important suggestion: Don't worry, just chill out. It is not a big deal to travel with strangers or alone.
MagicalWaffle
MagicalWaffle

thanks. yeah, i am all down with this craze for lust/new friendships stuff. the realisation that i will be alone in a group of people that may not care about me at all is too scary to even think any nasty thoughts. all i hope from this trip now is to go and come back in one human body and enjoy a bit of scenary

any thoughts about the travel groups that i should go with? i am planning to with one called "capture a trip"

ZoomyMuffin
ZoomyMuffin
Amazon21mo

Wow thanks for penning your thoughts. Very refreshing to read your story.

Just stay safe. Stay confident. Don’t do anything stupid :)

GigglyNarwhal
GigglyNarwhal

I remember tripping balls in Hampi. Was it crazy? yes. Was it worth it, fuck yes

CosmicWaffle
CosmicWaffle

Op can you share the page you joined?

MagicalWaffle
MagicalWaffle

capture a trip

CosmicPanda
CosmicPanda
  1. Carry limited in hand currency but remember to stash some safely apart from wallet.

  2. Make sure that you update your location to at least 2 people so that people know where you are.

  3. Singe you’ve been sheltered I would say be careful with what you eat and drink cause falling sick on a trip alone is a bad exp.

  4. keep a power bank charged always.

  5. keep a set of essential first aid

  6. keep yourself open to new ideas, ideologies and opinions.

Best of luck. It’s not as scary as it seems. Have fun.

ZoomyDonut
ZoomyDonut

Initially you would be scared and anxious. But eventually either people will try to speak to you or if not you can always speak to people around you. Went for one such trek. The experience was good. Luckily another guy and both of us had similar interests so enjoyed talking and had a good company. Would recommend going. Good way to face your fear of going alone anf enjoying company of yourself

JumpyCoconut
JumpyCoconut

Run a basic background check on the organizer. Keep your friends informed periodically about your whereabouts
Have loads of fun and make new friends :)

JumpyTaco
JumpyTaco

Well good for you for taking the 1st trek, it would be a wonderful experience & trithan valley is nice.

I dont use insta or SM so I can’t say for these jnsta based packages will be. But treks you can always book from indiahikes, trek the himalyas and thrillophilia.

I have done 10+ and all from them. Never felt unsafe or had any difficulty at all.

Enjoy your upcoming trek . And remember 20 aur 30s is the age when we can trek , so dont miss it

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