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Solo Trip in India: Reasons, Tips and Destinations to Visit

&NewLine;<p>Solo trip is still a hard question in India&period; Though growing and developing India is proving it right with fun and amazing answers of experiences&period; I have enough of my share of stories of potholes and fun on solo trips&period; To make it possible was a tough journey but a great destination of experience&period; After all&comma; experiences are what counts for a lifelong&period; Are solo trips your choice also&quest; Do they become your dream to fulfill&quest; Does solo trip sound a question to you as &&num;8216&semi;how&&num;8217&semi;&quest; Where to travel solo&quest; &&num;8211&semi; If these are your questions then find out answers to it with our Solo Trip Guide&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Reasons&colon; Why you should travel solo once&quest;<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;20190408&lowbar;132703&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Waterfalls in Mirzapur" class&equals;"wp-image-1483"&sol;><figcaption>Solo Sighting<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list"><li><strong>Gross plenty of self-confidence&colon; <&sol;strong>When you travel alone&comma; you have to look after yourself&period; You overcome every situation on yourself without anyone&&num;8217&semi;s back&comma; you come up with much greater confidence in self&period; It makes you self-dependent&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>You become responsible&colon; <&sol;strong>Plannings&comma; responsibilities and decision making are greater on solo trips&period; This attitude helps you later in life also&period; You act much wiser and responsible in every situation&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>To get some time for yourself&colon; <&sol;strong>This is the perfect time to know more about yourself&period; Also&comma; you get answers to many questions of your life&period; Solo trips give you perfect time for yourself and to think about your life&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>You become pro in problem-solving&colon;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;strong>Traveling alone teaches you to come out of problems on your own and this makes you a great problem solver&period; And then this again helps you lifelong&period; You look smart among your group in handling difficult situations&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>It gives you freedom&colon;<&sol;strong> Solo traveling gives you all freedom&period; You make your itinerary&comma; your plans <g class&equals;"gr&lowbar; gr&lowbar;48 gr-alert gr&lowbar;gramm gr&lowbar;inline&lowbar;cards gr&lowbar;run&lowbar;anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id&equals;"48" data-gr-id&equals;"48">and<&sol;g> your choices all the time&period; Get a chance to travel according to the choice of your <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;what-is-your-travelling-activity&sol;">traveling activity&period;<&sol;a> When traveling in a group&comma; you have to do things according to the group mutuality and plans&period; But on solo trips&comma; you are your only Boss&excl;<&sol;li><li><strong>Know the world closer&colon;<&sol;strong> Being alone&comma; you get in close contact with society and the world&period; Making new friends become easier&period; This makes you in greater contact with locals&period; Also&comma; it increases your proximity to nature and the world&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Learn to be great with your company&colon;<&sol;strong> You learn not to depend on others for the happiness of your life&period; This makes you self-dependent both in your good and bad times&period; And I guess this is the best thing to achieve in life&period;<&sol;li><&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Tips Required For First Solo Trip<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;2-1024x682&period;jpeg" alt&equals;"Trip Planning" class&equals;"wp-image-1485"&sol;><figcaption>Trip Planning<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<ol class&equals;"wp-block-list"><li><strong>Keep an outline of your plan&colon; <&sol;strong>Always go out with some plan&period; Book your travel and accommodations beforehand&period; Hostels and homestays are the best options for solo travelers&period; Uncertainty&comma; in any case&comma; is natural but always have some backup ideas and sources with you&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Pack Lightly&colon; <&sol;strong>While you are traveling alone try to have light and easy to carry goods&period; You are alone to take care of you and luggage so be prepared accordingly&period; Carry only as much you can easily carry&period; This will make your trip easy and safe&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Connect&colon;<&sol;strong> Make new friends&comma; communicate with co-travelers&comma; connect with locals and the surroundings&period; Open up for wider experience&period; Also as they are the only help in a new place&comma; if in need&period; <&sol;li><li><strong>Essentials to Carry&colon;<&sol;strong> Local maps of the place traveling&comma; list of emergency contacts&comma; travel insurance are some important things to carry&period; These might look of no need but it is always good to be prepared beforehand than to be sorry later&period; Mobile phones have become a new need as it might help you out in many cases&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Stay Super and Pro-Active&colon;<&sol;strong> Be aware of all the circumstances and the place you are traveling&period; Stay sober and attentive&period; Trust your instincts&period; Protect your belongings and take care of yourself&period; When in a new place&comma; trust everyone but no one&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Let someone know about your plan&colon;<&sol;strong> Always leave your rough itinerary or plan with your friends or family&period; Keep updating someone with your plans&period; Do this as a favor to yourself and to your loved ones&period;<&sol;li><li><strong>Stay Confident and Smile&colon;<&sol;strong> Pretty smile and confidence will come out as your positive attitude at a new place&period; Don&&num;8217&semi;t be afraid of asking and confirming when in doubt&period; Stay bold and optimistic all the time&period; Self-confidence will also keep you safe&period; <&sol;li><&sol;ol>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Also&comma; We have some Tips&comma; Advice &amp&semi; Plannings for your <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;tips-advice-plannings-for-your-first-trip&sol;">first trip<&sol;a> to make your happy travelling memories&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h3 class&equals;"wp-block-heading">Solo Trip Destinations in India<&sol;h3>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Now&comma; this can be something being judgemental&period; No place is ever known to be under the category of solo traveling&period; The world is vast and you can travel anywhere on your own&period; Only if you trust the idea of being in the company of yourself&period; We can help you with the list of places&comma; you can travel for your initial solo trips&period; Here they are&colon; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>1&colon; Mcleodganj<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This tiny hill station will give you a sudden vibe of positivity just as you reach&period; A peaceful location and the home to The Great Dalai Lama can be your perfect solo trip decision&period; Also&comma; an easy&comma; neighbor trek to Triund will give you the chance of camping in the lap of mountains with some fit-bit tour&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;3&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Triund Trek" class&equals;"wp-image-1488"&sol;><figcaption>Triund Trek<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>2&colon; Hampi<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;4&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1489"&sol;><figcaption>Hampi History<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>If you love being lost in history&comma; then this should be your destination&period; No one will disturb you with your loneliness here amidst the ruined building of ancient temples&period; Take out some time at River Tungabhadra and experience a unique fun of coracle ride to cheer your soul&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>3&colon; Ziro<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2018&sol;10&sol;ziro-5-1&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Ziro Music Festival" class&equals;"wp-image-970"&sol;><figcaption>Charm of Music Festival<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon;left">Another lone&comma; silent place which will listen to all your talks&period; <a class&equals;"" href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;ziro-festival-of-music-a-heavenly-abode-for-music-lovers&sol;"><g class&equals;"gr&lowbar; gr&lowbar;42 gr-alert gr&lowbar;spell gr&lowbar;inline&lowbar;cards gr&lowbar;disable&lowbar;anim&lowbar;appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id&equals;"42" data-gr-id&equals;"42">Ziro<&sol;g> Music Festival<&sol;a> is the biggest event and the best time to visit the place&period; Although a perfect go-to destination whenever you are in need of some solo time&period; Homestays will be a great suggestion when you reach this pretty place to experience it the best&period; Involve in activities with the locals and you will surely fall in love with the place&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>4&colon; Pondicherry<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This city already has a great companion for you&period; &&num;8216&semi;The sea-side evenings&&num;8217&semi;- lay back with all your conversations and end up sharing it with the waves coming to you&period; Take up a cycle and ride all through the French-Colonial buildings&period; &&num;8216&semi;Auroville&&num;8217&semi; is a must visit for some spiritualism within you&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;5&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Pondicherry" class&equals;"wp-image-1490"&sol;><figcaption>Cycle Tour in Pondicherry<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong><g class&equals;"gr&lowbar; gr&lowbar;13 gr-alert gr&lowbar;spell gr&lowbar;inline&lowbar;cards gr&lowbar;run&lowbar;anim ContextualSpelling only-del replaceWithoutSep" id&equals;"13" data-gr-id&equals;"13">5&colon; Rishikesh<&sol;g><&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;bungy-jumping-1024x682&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" class&equals;"wp-image-1466"&sol;><figcaption>Bunjee Jumping in Rishikesh<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong> <&sol;strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;rishikesh-travel-guide-activities-to-have-a-gala-time&sol;">Rishikesh<&sol;a> has a lot many things to do already that you won&&num;8217&semi;t ever miss a company&period; Yoga&comma; camping and all sort of adventure&period; Throw out all your fears in one go&comma; try out everything&period; Jump and shout back to all your problems&comma; zip line to every negativities and raft the best days of your life with river camping nights&period; Later attain the peaceful mornings with sunrise yoga sessions&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>6&colon; Jaisalmer<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon;left">This city in Rajasthan can be a fun&comma; royal date to yourself&period; Ahh&period;&period;&excl;&excl; the list is full of activities when you are here&period; Have a bumpy camel ride&comma; dance and learn the local culture with the &&num;8216&semi;Kathputli Shows&&num;8217&semi;&period; Stay at royal forts being the king of your life&period; Explore the old buildings of &&num;8216&semi;<g class&equals;"gr&lowbar; gr&lowbar;8 gr-alert gr&lowbar;spell gr&lowbar;inline&lowbar;cards gr&lowbar;run&lowbar;anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id&equals;"8" data-gr-id&equals;"8">hawelis<&sol;g>&&num;8216&semi; and dive in the largest sand dunes of India&period; And forget not to binge eat all the Rajasthani cuisines&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;6&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Jaisalmer" class&equals;"wp-image-1491"&sol;><figcaption>Camel Ride on Sand Dunes<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<h4 class&equals;"wp-block-heading"><strong>7&colon; Mumbai<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;04&sol;7&period;jpg" alt&equals;"Gateway of India" class&equals;"wp-image-1492"&sol;><figcaption>Gateway to the serenity<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p><strong> <&sol;strong>If you have never been to a metropolitan city&comma; then <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;theghumakkads&period;in&sol;mumbai-street-food-8-best-things-to-eat-in-mumbai&sol;">Mumbai<&sol;a> should top your solo trip list&period; This city will teach you to be yourself&period; It is the city which never sleeps and never judges&period; Hop out all the places and get lost in this city of glamour&period; Dance your heart out as no one is watching you at the nightclubs to find back yourself&period; Take your best moments at Marine Drive and Band Stand with your sea friend&period; This city will give you all the reasons to end up saying &&num;8216&semi;Mumbai-Meri Jaan&&num;8217&semi;&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Head up and shout out to your solo trip destination and do let us know your post solo trip story of experiences&period; Happy Traveling&excl;&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine; &NewLine; <&excl;--begin code -->&NewLine;&NewLine; &NewLine; <div class&equals;"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-layout-boxed multiple-authors-target-the-content box-post-id-2851 box-instance-id-1 ppma&lowbar;boxes&lowbar;2851"&NewLine; 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Professional Travel Blogger and founder of The Ghumakkads. Bhawna Mohinani is graduate in Mass Communication & Postgraduate in Travel and Tourism Management.

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    • This sounds so motivating and exciting. We would love to host you on any of your such trip. Thanks for reading us out. Stay connected.

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