Destinations for Solo Trip in India

Travelling alone without anybody is a solo travel. If you are travelling without your friends, family members and people you know, it then means you're on a solo trip. Solo travel also doesn't mean you are totally alone. Going anywhere can make you meet new people where possibilities become brighter for them to join you. 

When you travel alone, you have to know about everything from the place you have to travel to, the culture, the language, the behaviour, and everything else, so that you can adjust to those surroundings. If you are travelling in India, there may be a few problems which you may face, like language barriers, climate, food problems, etc. If you are courageous and can make friends easily, then there is no problem at all.

The appeal of solo travel In India

India is a place where no tourists are afraid to visit. The motto of Indian tourism is 'Atithi Devo Bhava', which signifies guests' presence in a place like God. Indians welcome outsiders with heart and soul. India is classified into numerous castes, religions, cultures and heritage, and a combination of all unites it. India is a country enriched with many beautifications like no other. Every foreigner wishes to come to India to see the diversity of Indian culture. I would like to appeal to all tourists and solo travellers to come to India and have an experience of the richness of Indian tradition and hospitality. It is safe to travel alone in India, except for one or two incidents, as we do not know what may happen the next moment. 

Must visit solo trip destinations in India

India is a country credited with culture, climate, people and place like no other. Spirituality is the main identification of Indians that connects all together, and mercy is their most beautiful quality. 

There are many places which are sightseeing in India. 

• Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh
• Dal Lake in Srinagar
• Munnar in Kerala
• Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh
• Jaipur, the Paris of India
• Kolkata, the city of Joy
• Mumbai, the city of dreams
• Stunning beaches like Kovalam and Varkala
• Sun Temple of Konark
• Magnetic hill Leh
• Floating island on Loktak Lake Manipur
• Dudh Sagar Falls Goa
• Glittering marble rock gorgeous Madhya Pradesh
• Aleya Ghost Light Sundarbans
• Sparkling salt desserts of Kutch Gujarat
• Jaisalmer - Golden City of India

1. Kasol - Himachal Pradesh

Kasol is a place where you can visit alone. There are many sightseeing places in Kasol, like Nature Park Kasol, Chalak Trail, Kasol Bridge, Parvati Valley, Tosh village, Tirthan Valley, Manikaran Sahib, Moon Dance Café, Pulga village, the Rainbow Café, Jim Morrison, etc.

• Nature Park is one of the best places in Kasol. The natural beauty is very attractive. The canopy of looming pine trees is amazing. The park paves its way to the Parvati River.
• Parvati River flows north through Parvati Valley into River Beas near Kullu. You can enjoy this place with the rumbling of the rocks as the water gushes.
• Kheer Ganga Peak is known as the land of Shiva. It is believed to have the blessings of the lord by the story weavers as the waterfall here has a natural hot water spring. This trek has a number of cascades with pine trees bowing down its high heads over it. 
• Tosh village is located on the banks of river Tosh. The trek begins from the base of Kheerganga. The beauty of this place is sightseeing.

2. Rishikesh – Uttarakhand

Rishikesh, which is also known for studying yoga and meditation, temples and ashrams, is the holy place for Hindus. Saints and Sage have practised yoga here. There are many places like Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, and The Beatles Ashram. Many popular personalities come here to practice yoga, like Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Paul Horn, Donavan and Gyp Mills. You can also do many activities like river rafting, trekking, giant swing, rock climbing, zip line tours, bungee jumping, etc. If you want to reach here, there are many options which you like.

• By air – Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Rishikesh, which is 21 km from here.
• By train – There are many trains available for Rishikesh.
• By road – Luxury and normal buses are easily available for Rishikesh.

3. Udaipur - The city of Lakes Rajasthan 

Udaipur is positioned in the Western Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known for its lakes. The notorious Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola is a highlighted beauty of the city.

There are many places that you can visit, like City Palace, Bagore ki Haveli Museum, Shri Ekling Ji Temple, Shrinathji Temple, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Saheliyo ki Baari, Jag Mandir, City Palace Museum. The Lal Ghat area is commonly chosen by many for staying in Udaipur.

If you want to shop here, you can purchase miniatures, Rajput-style paintings, Wood carvings and traditional jewellery. The popular hotels in Udaipur are Hotel Chirag, Treebo Trend Royal Desire, Shiv Vijay Villas, Hotel Inder Prakash, etc. 

The nearest airport is the Maharana Pratap Airport, which is 24 kilometres from the main city. 

Udaipur railway station is the nearest railway station.

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4. Manali

Manali is a town near Kullu Town in Kullu quarter in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is known as the resort town. The city is a paradise for nature fanatics. Manali was the main way for India and China in ancient times. Here are some places which are sightseeing. 

• Hidimba temple, constructed by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553, belongs to Hidimba Devi, the wife of Bhima.
• Salong Valley is heaven for tourists. It is situated about 8400 feet above sea level.
• Jogini waterfalls are famous for old shrines.
• Vashisht hot water spring and temple made of wood famous for its healing power.
• Gulaba is a mixture of many cultures and values.

5. Mahabalipuram – Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram is another name of Mahabalipuram. It is a town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its carved temples and rock-cut caves. There are three gods named Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in Mahabalipuram Temple. The place is very popular for monuments, temples and historical places. It is the main centre of art, architecture and literature.

There is an amazing 250-ton rock, which is 20 feet high and 5 metres wide, standing on a slippery slope of a hill, which fails the rule of gravity. The nearest road station is in Chengalpattu.

6. Kovalam Kerala – Beaches

Kovalam is situated 13 kilometres away from Trivandrum. It has a lighthouse, Karamana River, Art Gallery, Thiruvallam, Parasuram Temple, etc. The beach water here is blue with a white sandy shore. You can do many activities like diving, parasailing and windsurfing here. 

The nearest railway station is the Trivandrum Central railway station, which is 15 kilometres from Kovalam. Kovalam KSRTC buses are also available on all routes of the town.

7. Goa – Beaches – Sunsets

If you want to see the sunset in Goa, there are many beaches where you can enjoy watching it. Goa is a land of sun, sand, forts and churches. 

Anjuna Beach is very famous, where you can view the stunning sunsets. You can enjoy the changing colour of the sky from blue to yellowish and then to orange. 

Palolem Beach is situated on the western coast and is famous for sunset views. 

Betul Beach is the best place to view the sunset. This beach looks like heaven.

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Conclusion

If you want to travel to India and are willing to go on a solo trip, nothing could be more worthy than having an experience of this unique travelling idea, which can eventually become a lifelong memory for you. There are many of the best places for solo travel in the country. You will never despair if you visit India on a solo trip. You can also get the best picturesque places for unforgettable memories.