The time for solo travel in India has arrived and this generation is perfectly placed to indulge in travelling all alone. Study reveals that the current population demographics are seeing an increasing segment of a self-sufficient young India. As the per capita income of the youth of the country is on the rise, the young traveller finds spending money on travel, far more valuable.

Here are some of the best destinations for the solo traveller. They are affordable, beautiful and more importantly, safe.

LADAKH

Ladakh, rests on the extreme northern end of India, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is truly incomparable with what it has to offer to lone travellers. Apart from the serene beauty, it’s mountains have a spiritual calling which is so rewarding to a single traveller. Exciting mountain passes, breezy landscapes and the friendliest people on earth — no other destination in India enthralls you as much. Travellers can admire the ancient monasteries that breathtakingly rise from the ridges and blend with the rocky terrain. Tourists can easily travel within the valley primarily by local bus, rented taxi or motorcycle. One can also share a taxi, which has placards displaying the dates, destinations and number of people required for each ride, throughout the valley.

Hampi

For someone who loves relics and monuments belonging to ancient periods, then Hampi, in Karnataka, will certainly dazzle you. Not only is Hampi a UNESCO World Heritage site, but it was the former capital of the Vijaynagar Empire. The Virupaksha temple at Hampi is the chief attraction as it is here that Lord Shiva married Parvati. The remains of the royal palaces, temples and buildings continue to be a crowd puller, reflecting the rich and the royal legacy of the Vijayanagar empire.
No wonder one can see many solo tourists visiting Hampi which has so much to be explored and one almost feels they are on a time-travel journey that takes one back to the past when the history of Hampi was being made.

Munnar

If there is one place in the south that comes on par with the natural richness and beauty of Kashmir or Himachal, it is Munnar. Well a plus point of this place is that it’s in Kerala which is God’s Own Country. Some of the habitats in Munnar indeed look like the place where God actually once lived.
Munnar is located in a zone that marks the coming together of three rivers – Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly. Located in the Idukki district of Kerala on the Western Ghats, it is famous for its mystic beauty and pleasing climate. Located at a height of 6,000 ft above sea level, the chief attraction of Munnar is its landscape that is adorned by large patches of tea and cardamom plantations. Thus the atmosphere is perfect for single travellers who come here to relax and rejuvenate.

Shillong

Shillong the capital of the beautiful state of Meghalaya, but it retains some of its colonial-era charm’ Situated in the East Khasi Hills district, and is rightfully referred as ‘The abode of the clouds’. It has waterfalls gushing down the mountain sides, it is home to trees of many varieties and many species of bird and wildlife too. Solo travellers especially women tourists feel welcome here since this place is safe for women as most of the people here are educated and have a broadminded outlook.

Pushkar

If you are done with being one with nature, enjoying the peace and calm of the mountains, then it’s time for some “chaos theory”. The Pushkar Mela in November every year in rajasthan, is considered to be one of the world’s largest camel fairs! From enjoying camel rides and ‘matka phod’, ‘longest moustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ are some of the prime attractions of this fair. Also Pushkar is famous for the only “Brahma” temple on earth. It is known as ‘tirth raj’ or the King of all pilgrim sites. So the solo traveller can just get lost in the crowd, cherish the beauty of the desert and observe the famed Pushkar sunset. Plus the shopping experience… this involves trinkets, jewellery and antiques, and attracts solo women travellers as much as its forts and palaces.

So calling all solo travellers wait no more! Pack your bags and getupandgo!