April 2019
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What are the safest places to travel alone in India? Solo travel in India, especially for women, can be incredibly intense. Yet there are many adventurous, fascinating places to see and experience whilst feeling calmer and more collected. I asked my top travel blogging friends, who’ve been travelling alone in India just like me, where they felt the female friendly places are. The answers are various, inspirational and honest!
Covering the tips of the rugged mountains in the north to the shimmering sandy beaches in the south, you’ll find some excellent India travel advice below. Regardless of whether you’re feeling bulletproof and prepared for all kinds of chaos, or urgently need some respite from the inevitable sensory overload, there’s a spot in incredible India for you. Let’s start planning your solo trip!
Covering the tips of the rugged mountains in the north to the shimmering sandy beaches in the south, you’ll find some excellent India travel advice below. Regardless of whether you’re feeling bulletproof and prepared for all kinds of chaos, or urgently need some respite from the inevitable sensory overload, there’s a spot in incredible India for you. Let’s start planning your solo trip!
Majuli & Assam
Northeast India is often overlooked by travelers. Plagued by a persistent bad rep, the area is well off the beaten tourist track. It doesn’t help that it’s relatively far from major Indian metros and popular tourist destinations. However, the Northeast is an adventurer’s dream, and a great place for solo trips in India.
While traveling around the northeast, one of the first things that will strike you is the relative freedom with which women and girls go about their daily lives. Seeing groups of girls sitting on a porch playing games is not an uncommon sight. Boys and girls mix in public much more than other conservative areas of India.
Although Assam feels more Indian than the rest of the northeast, which feels more like Southeast Asia, there are still plenty of places where solo women travel India. Majuli river island is one of these places.
Long separated from the rest of Assam and India by the mighty Brahmaputra river, Majuli moves at its own pace. The handful of tourists that make it here spend their days leisurely cycling around the island. You can also visit old satras (Hindu monasteries) and sample local rice wine.
Because Majuli’s shores are eroding, and local farmers have to restore and rebuild them after each monsoon season, the majority of Majuli’s population lives a bare bones existence. Several local organizations are trying to turn the tide by teaching locals, especially women, practical skills such as weaving and embroidery. Not only is Majuli one of our favourite solo female travel destinations in India to escape the hectic mainland; it’s also a great place to see women empowerment and education in action.
While traveling around the northeast, one of the first things that will strike you is the relative freedom with which women and girls go about their daily lives. Seeing groups of girls sitting on a porch playing games is not an uncommon sight. Boys and girls mix in public much more than other conservative areas of India.
Although Assam feels more Indian than the rest of the northeast, which feels more like Southeast Asia, there are still plenty of places where solo women travel India. Majuli river island is one of these places.
Long separated from the rest of Assam and India by the mighty Brahmaputra river, Majuli moves at its own pace. The handful of tourists that make it here spend their days leisurely cycling around the island. You can also visit old satras (Hindu monasteries) and sample local rice wine.
Because Majuli’s shores are eroding, and local farmers have to restore and rebuild them after each monsoon season, the majority of Majuli’s population lives a bare bones existence. Several local organizations are trying to turn the tide by teaching locals, especially women, practical skills such as weaving and embroidery. Not only is Majuli one of our favourite solo female travel destinations in India to escape the hectic mainland; it’s also a great place to see women empowerment and education in action.
Udaipur & Rajasthan
The easiest place I found when travelling solo in India was Udaipur. The main sites greet many tourists but the overwhelming vibe of Udaipur is being one of the most beautiful and relaxing places to visit alone. Set on a lake dotted with palaces and grand haveli, Udaipur is a lovely place to spend a few days. It’s very walkable and not frenetic like other places in India. Udaipur was the first place I visited in India after arriving in Delhi and I had to keep reminding myself that this was actually India I was in, not Europe!
In general, I experienced very little harassment from men throughout my two weeks of solo travel in India but, to me, Udaipur felt to be the safest city in India. There weren’t the large groups of younger men travelling around India together like there were in other parts of the country.
No one asked me for selfies or to take pictures of me (to my relief!). This may be because Udaipur is considered a romantic destination in India and the Indian travellers visiting were couples, not groups of solo men.
I would recommend adding Udaipur to your itinerary if you’re a lone traveller in India but there are Rajasthan tour packages if need be.
In general, I experienced very little harassment from men throughout my two weeks of solo travel in India but, to me, Udaipur felt to be the safest city in India. There weren’t the large groups of younger men travelling around India together like there were in other parts of the country.
No one asked me for selfies or to take pictures of me (to my relief!). This may be because Udaipur is considered a romantic destination in India and the Indian travellers visiting were couples, not groups of solo men.
I would recommend adding Udaipur to your itinerary if you’re a lone traveller in India but there are Rajasthan tour packages if need be.
Jaisalmer & Rajasthan
After visiting Kerala, I made my way from the Southern tip to the North of India, stopping in many iconic destinations such as Goa, Jaipur, and Jodhpur. However, it wasn’t until I reached Jaisalmer, that I truly fell for India. The architecture, the Thar desert and how chill and welcoming India can truly be, appeared before me.
For some reason, even though this city is fascinating and hyper touristy, it isn’t crowded at all. I was able to experience a slow pace for a few days, and rest after some hectic weeks. I named it my favorite city in India!
I know this country is like a continent and has lots more to explore, but I am not sure that I will find the serene beauty I found here, anywhere else. Time will tell.
For some reason, even though this city is fascinating and hyper touristy, it isn’t crowded at all. I was able to experience a slow pace for a few days, and rest after some hectic weeks. I named it my favorite city in India!
I know this country is like a continent and has lots more to explore, but I am not sure that I will find the serene beauty I found here, anywhere else. Time will tell.
Varanasi & Uttar Pradesh
Is it safe to travel to India? India might not be the first destination that springs to mind when you think of solo female travel destinations. In a lot of ways, it’s a challenging place for it! But if you’ve got thick skin and an adventurous edge, it can be an excellent place for rapid personal transformation.
Varanasi is regarded as one of the holiest places to die in Hinduism. Devout Hindus might make the journey during their final days of life for a chance of being cremated in a plume of sandalwood smoke and to have their ashes dispersed in the Ganges.
What sounds like a tragic place is actually bursting with vivid color. You’ll find marigold garlands and extravagant saris for sale in lively markets. Most of the time, the mood is far from somber. But what exactly makes this a good place to go solo?
If you’ve not had much experience with death, Varanasi can be a good place to encounter your stigmas and fears with the subject. Rather than pushing through the discomfort with pals, going on holiday alone to Varanasi offers time for introspection.
Aside from Varanasi’s darker side, the prevalence of healthy cafes and eclectic bakeries offers a welcome reprieve from standard Indian fare.
Another perk is that the city is popular for longer stays, meaning you’ll find loads of yoga, massage, or music workshops where you can pick up a new skill while you stay a while.
Finally, if you’re keen on photography, there’s nowhere more photogenic than the simultaneously chaotic and beautiful Varanasi. It’s a challenging and fascinating place, and it offers an experience any female traveler could benefit from.
Varanasi is regarded as one of the holiest places to die in Hinduism. Devout Hindus might make the journey during their final days of life for a chance of being cremated in a plume of sandalwood smoke and to have their ashes dispersed in the Ganges.
What sounds like a tragic place is actually bursting with vivid color. You’ll find marigold garlands and extravagant saris for sale in lively markets. Most of the time, the mood is far from somber. But what exactly makes this a good place to go solo?
If you’ve not had much experience with death, Varanasi can be a good place to encounter your stigmas and fears with the subject. Rather than pushing through the discomfort with pals, going on holiday alone to Varanasi offers time for introspection.
Aside from Varanasi’s darker side, the prevalence of healthy cafes and eclectic bakeries offers a welcome reprieve from standard Indian fare.
Another perk is that the city is popular for longer stays, meaning you’ll find loads of yoga, massage, or music workshops where you can pick up a new skill while you stay a while.
Finally, if you’re keen on photography, there’s nowhere more photogenic than the simultaneously chaotic and beautiful Varanasi. It’s a challenging and fascinating place, and it offers an experience any female traveler could benefit from.
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