Two words to describe India- colour and culture! Travelling solo through India can be quite the experience; you will fall in love with the beauty, variety and the multiplicity the Indian sub-continent has to offer. Here are top 5 places you can visit if you are a solo traveller.
Manali is one of the most visited places in North India because it’s gorgeous and peaceful. It’s the best place to retreat to, especially for solo walkers who just need to commune with nature and rejuvenate their spirits! The hard terrain strips away the vagaries of the world and leaves you relaxed.
Gangtok is a mix of cross-cultures; Indian groups mix with the Nepalese, Bhutias and Lepchas. It’s a place rife with hippie culture and is perfect for the solo traveller looking for adventure as well a rich cultural experience!
Goa is yet another cliché that you cannot miss out on! Less spiritual, more for the consummate partier, there are private beaches and spa resorts you can retreat to. You can also recharge your batteries by doing fun adventure sports like snorkelling and windsurfing!
Alleppey in Kerala is a place of backwater lagoons and quiet beaches. There is rich culture to be found in the folk dances and the music, and the food is often classified as exotic by foreign travellers! The umpteen Spas and Ayurvedic Resorts are an excellent place to relax and regroup after a long year of hard work!
Munnar also in Kerala, is an excellent getaway! Located in the Western Ghats, you can go try out some easy treks to soothe your mind or relax in a retreat. Wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts – Munnar is home to several endangered and endemic species, so make sure to strap on your equipment!
Ladakh: A serene place where one gets to see Multi-colored fluttering flags symbolically releasing their spiritual messages through the passing mountain winds. Ladakh is beautifully etched with dramatic mountains. This makes for impressive landscapes. Ladakh’s unique traditional society gives it the much needed social equilibrium from which the west can learn many lessons of life specially aspects related to ecological awareness. Thus for the lone traveller there is nothing like Ladakh. It’s adventurous yet peaceful at the same time.
These are just a few of the places you can go visiting when you travel solo through India. There are places of culture and heritage like Agra in the North, Tanjore and Pondicherry in the South; there are places of fun and games like Mumbai and New Delhi, where you can party and relax! Whatever your specific needs, you can find it within the variety the Indian subcontinent has to offer!
