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10 Best Places for Solo Travelers in India | Destinations for Solo Travelers
If you have clicked on this blog, it means that you are planning to visit India alone. In this blog we are sharing top 10 places in India for solo travelers. Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular because it provides an opportunity for self-discovery and spiritual awareness, as well as being enjoyable.
A big reason lying behind the purpose of solo travelling is the Freedom, freedom of going wherever you want, whenever you want and however you want. Not being bound by anyone or anything is the best thing one can feel during a Solo tour. And in India, there lies some places that you just cannot miss if you love solo travelling, these locations are beautiful and full of life that it almost amazes the traveler.
Listed below are the best places to visit in India for Solo travelers-
Best places for Solo Trip in India
Here is the list of the 10 best places for solo traveling in India-
- Golden Triangle- Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Rishikesh
- Pushkar
- Manali
- Varanasi
- Nainital
- Goa
- Mysore
- Hampi
1:- Golden Triangle- Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
If you want to do a solo trip in India, you can always cover the three of the most charming and most visited cities in India. Visited together these charming destination forms the most visited tourist circuit the Golden Triangle Tour circuit. Delhi is the national capital territory of India with several historical monuments, urbanization and modern amenities. Being the heart of India Delhi is one of the best solo trip destination in India.
Agra is a cultural destination, mostly famous for having one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Apart from Taj Mahal Agra is famous for its historical monuments that holds a large reserve of history behind them, the vibrant shopping markets and the sightseeing.
Jaipur being a cultural beauty and the capital of the princely state of Rajasthan, it is a vibrant place to be at, it is generally safe for the solo travelers and if you want to gather insight about the tourist attractions, you can always communicate with a guide.
2:- Udaipur
Udaipur being an adaptive destination, it one of the romantic places to visit in India. The city of Lakes, Udaipur is famous for its ability to cater to every kind of traveler and hence Udaipur is in the list of best places for solo travelers in India.
The environment Udaipur offers isn’t like just another city, there are numerous things a solo traveler can do in Udaipur strolling around the beautiful lake Pichola or a boat ride through it are the best recreational activities. Along with that Udaipur is a hotspot for tourists and so you can capture any cultural performance in Udaipur.
One of the best ways you can enjoy your Solo tour in Udaipur is to explore the tourist attractions in daylight, and to enjoy the local cuisine and activities at night.
3:- Rishikesh
Are you an adventure lover? Or just want to embark on a journey to lift your spiritual side? Well don’t worry because Rishikesh got both, the adventure and the spirituality. Rishikesh is famous for being a rejuvenation center it offers several yoga resorts and ashrams, where you can explore your spiritual side being away from all the chaos.
Talking about being an adventure hub, there are several adventure activities you can indulge yourself in Rishikesh, some of them are river rafting, trekking, bungee jumping, camping, flying fox etc.
Some of the best places to visit in Rishikesh are Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Neer Garh Waterfalls, and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple etc.
Related Tour Packages 3 Days Haridwar Rishikesh Tour and Golden Triangle with Haridwar Rishikesh Tour
4:-Pushkar
Boasting several temples and one of the Panch Sarovars of Hindu mythology, the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is one of the famous pilgrimage sites in India and is important for the Hindus because it houses the only temple dedicated to the Lord Brahma.
Keeping its pilgrimage fame aside it is one of the popular tourist destination among the solo travelers due to its serene environment and simple way of life. One can explore the numerous ghats, temples and can watch the distinctive rituals. Due to being a small region it is often traveled together with Jaipur to make the tour more interesting.
Explore more on our Rajasthan tour package
5:- Manali
Manali is one of the best places for solo travelers in India, it is also a top rated honeymoon destination in India. This town offers several adventure activities and magnificent views and many solo travelers stick with the famous attraction like visiting the famous Rohtang pass, bike ride along the Solang Valley and adventure activities like hot air ballooning, camping, trekking, skiing, Snowboarding, Zip lining etc.
Visiting Manali during its peak season is not advisable due to the extreme weather conditions, but if you wish to continue you can plan your tour with a travel company.
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6:- Varanasi
Famed of being the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi is indeed one of the best places for solo traveling in India. Due its cultural and spiritual importance, Varanasi is the most sacred pilgrimage site in India boasting over 3,000 temples. Varanasi is an ancient city situated alongside the holy river Ganges.
If you’re a solo traveler planning to visit Varanasi, there are several things you can do in the ancient city of Varanasi, one being the part of the divine Ganga Aarti that takes place at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is one of those moment where you feel Goosebumps all over your body, with the devotees chanting and the bells of the temple ringing makes it a lifetime experience to witness.
Some of the best places to visit in Varanasi are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, BHU, and Ramnagar Fort.
Being a solo traveler there’s one activity that you certainly can’t miss, and that is taking an early boat ride in the holy river Ganges, provides you clarity in life and your thoughts, and provide a different perspective of the city and life.
7:- Nainital
Having the fame of being called the Lake District, Nainital is one of the beautiful places to visit in India, along with a top-rated honeymoon destination. Nainital is filled with stunning lakes and views that takes away your breath.
It is now getting the attention of many young solo travelers who want to travel their way through India. If you can cope with the crowd you can visit the Naina Devi Temple, Eco Cave Gardens, Naini Lake etc.
However, if you like privacy you can do some of the activities like trekking to Cheena peak, ropeway at Snow view, and horse trekking to tiffin top.
Related Tour 3 Days Nainital Tour Package
8:- Goa
Goa, known for its beautiful beaches and lively nightlife, has become one of the top destinations for solo travellers in India. If you're planning to visit Goa and want to experience its amazing nightlife, it's advisable to stay in southern Goa as there are many tourist attractions to explore and a greater emphasis on nightlife.
If you’re looking to explore Goa, there are numerous churches, forts, ancient monuments and pristine beaches that will make your vacation with the nature more memorable. Not sure about what to visit in Goa and how? Explore our tour packages that have a main emphasis on Goa.
9:- Mysore
Being the industrial and commercial capital of Karnataka, Mysore is an urban beauty with several stunning historical monuments like Mysore Palace, St. Philomena’s Cathedral Church, and Chamundeshwari Temple. If you like solitary time you can try out visiting the Chamundi hills in Mysore.
It is also one of the busiest cities in India and that’s why it is considered safe for female solo travelers too.
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10:- Hampi
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Karnataka, brimmed with over 500 historic monuments, temples, and activities. It was once the heart of the Vijayanagar Kingdom, if you’re a solo traveler you can visit the ruins or can also hire a two-wheeler to explore the whole region.
If you want to do some adventure activities, you can visit the Tungabhadra River for swimming or the Sanapur Lake for cliff jumping, coracle riding, swimming etc.
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