Top Places for Solo Women Travelers Holidaying in India

If you are a solo women traveler and planning for aHoliday India and also looking for more adventure, more comfortable, hassle free journey then here are top five destinations for a most thrilling trip in India.

1. Spiti Valley- The Most Alleviated Hill Station of Himachal Pradesh

Spiti is one of the safest places for solo  Women travelers in India.

Generally the locals are very courteous and friendly specially with the tourists. There warm hospitable and behavior adds more charm and flavor to your this part of India Travel.

Spiti Charms: That will Definitely Excites You

For solo women traveler there are several things that they can do in Spiti. Get ready for some thrilling adventure sports like mountain trekking, hail skiing, hiking and mountain climbing. Spiti village displays for of its rare work of traditional arts and crafts which could be your evening hangout tour. It is amazing to see how the women set their hands on clay and show their creativity by creating unique clay pottery. The tradition of pottery making is still well followed by the locals and transferred  on generation to generation.

Easy Way to Reach Spiti :

Reach Manali from Delhi, it is a 12 hours journey. Its always better to book for overnight luxury bus, your India Tour Operator can handle all hassles of booking tour and arranging the comfortable transportation  to Manali.

Local transport is very easily available from Manali bus stand. You can get taxi or local bus to reach  interiors of the city.  Kaza the central point of Spiti is an adventure destination full of snow thrills. It might take another ten hours as the terrain is quite rough. This route is open from April to October.

Another way of reaching Manali is through Shimla. It is a longer route as compared. But if you want to enjoy the beauty of Shimla as-well then surely you must go for this route.

Shimla can be reached  from Delhi, the journey will take about eight to ten hours.

Again from Shimla easy cabs  or taxis are easily available that will take you to a thrilling ride to  Kaza or Tabo. The journey is very long as it takes about 20 hours. But, usually there is a halt at Reckong Peo where you can relax for some time, can have your meals and enjoy the scenic beauty in the surroundings.

This route is open through the year, but as such it is not much recommended.

Travelling in and around Spiti:

Its always advisable to take a cab or a taxi to visit in an around Spiti. This hassle of booking can easily be taken care by the recognized tour operators of India who do all the needful to make your journey comfortable. The best way to get around is by a cab, and one ought to pre-book a cab.

Staying Options in Spiti:

Besides hotels there are a many home stays that are getting popularity among the sole women travelers in Spiti. Here you will be actually staying with local family  in their house. The facilities are good enough for making a great Holidays in India  Home stay is also promoted by Himachal Tourism for the tourist.

Hotel Sakya is a nice place to stay. (District Lahaul and Spiti, Kaza, Himachal Pradesh)

For food , Taste of Spiti restaurant is a good option. (Ecosphere Office Old Bazaar, Kaza)

2. Coorg – A Valley of Dreams in Karnataka

Coorg is a hill valley destination in South India.  A place were a solo traveler feel more comfortable as no one stares at them.  Palaces like Madikeri and Virajpet are quite crowded with localities but still a sole women travelers can enjoy her Holiday India Travel, as much as any vagabond can.  People out here are very cooperative and helpful generally not that much well versed with English or Hindi but knows enough to solve your query.

You can book tickets online or can go for some of the best renowned India Tour Operators to book transportation for you. Generally local buses have reserved seats for women which makes the journey hassle-free and more safe.

Coorgs Best Charms

Coorg holds the attractions of  lush green Coffee Gardens in fact the valley is among the best. Take a Coffee gardens Trail and explore the real coffee taste.

Coorg is also famous for home food. There are ladies who provides you with home food just according to your requirement, less spicy, less oil, more of salad veg and all what you need. And the food is also quite economical.

Coorg valley is full of green vegetation. Shola Forest tour leaves you spell bound. The terrain is zig zag on both sides grown high palm trees and at the longer stretches you can have the unending valley of tea and coffee gardens. The sight is truly amazing. Be ready with your day holiday India tour.

 Getting There to Coorg

The nearest airport is Banglore. From  Banglore you can book for bust or taxi cabs, it almost six hour ride to Coorg. There is also private transport  available for Madikeri and Virajpet towns.

Traveling in and Around Coorg:

Once you are in the city, transportation is not at all a hassle. Most   places can be accessed on foot. However, Rickshaws are easily available to travel in the city. Generally Rickshaws have fixed rate card and economical too. They are considered to be the best way to get around.  Else,

Best Accommodations to Stay in Coorg:

The best thing about Coorg is, every place in Coorg is called homestay, including hotels and guesthouses or any other staying accommodation. As such home stay (actually staying in the homes of locals)  is also very popular concept in this town. Government of India is also well promoting this concept for India Travel.

Rainforest Retreat is the best hotel option, it has its own charm, full of unique plantation. Its front and back yards are adorned with rich flora and fauna.  

Mojo Plantation, Madikeri, Karnataka

The best time to Visit Coorg

Coorg town can be visited any time of the year. However if you want to enjoy the real life of coorg then plan for aholiday travel during  monsoons time when the town is at it best. (June to August).  Everywhere its lush green and stunning.

3. Kumaon and Binsar Hill Station in  Uttarakhand

Kumaon and Binsar are another small villages full of splendid beauty of nature. The locals are too warm and courteous that biggest reason to visit these place and very ideal for solo women travelers.  The life and people are very simple and believe in their culture and traditions. It you are looking for a fantastic retreat from the maddening crowd of the cities then this place is an ideal for a perfect retreat for Holiday Travel in India.

Kumaon and Binsar Charms and Attractions

Traveling alone in Kumaon and Binsar  is quite safe specially for a women on her sole holiday travel in India. Normally tours are always guided tours predefined byIndia tour operators, but still if one gets into trouble or lost the way, the people out here are quite helpful, and they will go to any extent to help the women.

While trekking through the rough mountain terrain, keep enjoying the lush green surrounding full of deodar trees. There are lot of things to feel and observe in the surroundings.

If you are a real adventure freak or wild life lover then Choli ki Jali and Jim Corbett National Park are a must a visit on your India Holiday Travel.

Take Jeep safari to explore the great wilds of Corbett, there are fare chances of sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger here. Mingling with locals is nice if you want to know the people and their culture. You can also visit their houses and if interested, they even offer you a home stay.  You will know that they are extremely modest people to much down to earth.

Reaching to Kumaon and Binsar:

There is easy transportation available to reach Kumaon and Binsar.

You can travel by train that runs from Delhi to Kathgodam or Haldwani. You can take a halt at Haridwar , spend a day or so visiting Ganges Ghats, temples and again continue your journey. This is the right way for India Travel. From Kathgodam, one can reach Nathuakhan in four hours.

Car is also a good option from Delhi, straight in the foot hills of Himalayas.  It takes about 9 hours to reach by road.  Mukteshwar is hour-and-a-half away. Binsar is five hours from Kathgodam.

Traveling in and around Kumaon and Binsar:

There are many nearby places to travel and enjoy around the town. The best way to explore the attractions of Kumaon and Binsar are by foot. If interested in exertion tour then its better to get a cab booked by your travel agent for a safe and comfortable  your  India HolidayTour. But this should be avoided after sundown.

If you an adventure lover then take up a Trekking  tour on the Nathuakhan – a small village that will give you a clear view of snow clad peaks of Himalayas.

Also visit a wildlife sanctuary of Binsar, which have some wild life attractions like bhore, tiger, cheeta, langoors.  You can reach here by taking up small walk or can visit by your own transport.

Staying Options in Kumaon and Binsar:

There are some good budget hotels available in Kumaon and Binsar that will suit your pocket and are quite safe , specially for sole female travelers.  One can also bookKeanna Village Home in Nathuakhan, it is also a preferred choice of the travelers.

The best time to visit Kumaon and Binsar:

Both the destination are located on the foothills of Himalays, so one can travel all the year round to these places. For the best of your India Holiday vacationsl, late March to October are quite comfortable months to visit these places.

 4. Panaji, Goa

Panaji is the capital city of hip hop Goa. It is the most exciting and comfortable destination to travel to for the first time travelers and for those who want to go on solo traveling specially female travelers. You neither need a guide of a tour operator to manage your Holidays in Goa unlike other parts of India Travel

Major Attractions of Panaji:

Panaji has all in its store for adventure lovers. If you are a water freak then try scuba diving at Dona Paula, with Dive Goa. (O Pescador Resort, Near Dona Paula Jetty, Dona Paula, Panjim). It is one of the best scuba diving sports facility.

Another major attraction at Panaji is Night life of Goa. If onHoliday India tour and not exploring night life at great world class casino, then your India Travel is incomplete. So definitely try your luck  on Casino  clubs, who knows you win the reaches.

Hire a scooter or a bicycle to visit Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which is home to beautiful mangroves! And know for some rare species of migratory birds.

Visit the famous Churches in Old Goa and wonder at the blend of Anglo Portugal  architectural attractions.

Getting There at Panaji:

There are direct flights from Delhi Indra Gandhi Airport. Fly to Dabolim Airport, Goa, the cabs are easily available from the airport to reach the city center.  If you have booked a tour by tour operators operating in Goa India then sit back and relax. There are also prepaid cabs available from the airport.

There is also train connectivity, fom travelling to nearby cities and towns. You can take a train to Karmali orThivim as it is a junction of train that connects you to the entire India. Local transportation is also good, specially to travel inside the city.

Traveling In and Around Panaji:

If you are staying in the city center of Panaji , then everything is quite approachable and one can reach the places on foot.

Rickshaw, cycles or bikes are other popular mode of India Travel and same applies in Goa. Buses are also easily available from Kadamba Bus Stand.

 Places to Stay at Panaji:

Hospedaria Abrigo de Botelho (Rua De Natal, Fontainhas, Panaji, Goa 403001, and Afonso Guesthouse (No.173, Near St. Sebastian Chapel, Fontainhas, Mala, Panjim, Goa 40300) are good options to stay.

Old Quarters (Rua 31 de Janeiro, Altinho, Panjim, Goa 403001) offers all modern facilities with good Wi-Fi and restaurant that serves the best cusines.

If you are looking for 5 star hotel then Marriott (Miramar Beach, Panjim, Goa 403001, is one of the best hotels with world class aminities.

The Best Time to Visit Panaji:

Panaji is perfect for all the year travel. But if you want to soak into the charms of real Goa then plan a trip between November and March. As, this is the best time when the city come at its full bloom. Christmas, New Year, Goa Carnival all set to entice you. Book your tickets in advance as this is the rush time, tour operators in India can arrange a good India Holiday trip in your budget.

Flea market of Goa is another attraction that make the tourist throng the city from all over the world. Normally the market takes place on Saturday Night at Arpora.  If you want to have a leisure at your own pace and also wants to avoid the maddening crown  then June, July and August are the ideal months to head to Panaji. It also makes quite inexpensive travel of India

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