Solo travelling! Solo travellers! We’ve heard these terms many times and also wonder how adventurous it can be. And for some, it takes guts to do, whereas for some, we don’t have family permission to do so.
So what's like in a solo travel?
Well, it’s a way to explore any place, city, or country all by oneself. It definitely needs a lot of research of the place you want to see, where you can stay, eat, explore, shop, and immerse yourself in a cultural experience. The budget definitely matters, and post that, definitely choosing the right destination goes. There are different purposes, desires, and visions for visiting a place
Some go to just explore another city, some go to understand how life can be staying away from home, for some it is research for understanding and taking back ideas to change the world, some go on clear field visits to start a business, some go to just run away from their daily hustles. For each one, it’s a personal choice to choose their kind of solo travel.
Around 84percent of Indians are considering solo travelling as an option. 46 percent of the millennials have chosen to travel alone. There are about 150 million people who have chosen to go solo across the world. Gives us a clear chit to plan one for ourselves.
Inbound from other countries, around 10 million people travel to India alone. They are definitely here backpacking, exploring India for its spiritual and diverse culture. Whereas some choose to live back here in India and never wanna go back.
Solo travelling! let's explore more .
First comes a quick, safe plan as to what’s flexible for you. To be a solo traveler you will definitely need the guts and confidence to go alone. Better to start with a familiar place if you’re a newbie.
Build connections and contacts on social media. You will find communities and fellow travellers who will guide you through how well you can plan your trip.
From packing bags to booking places to live locally, the web has it all.
The best is that you can decide everything on your own and follow a good budget to complete your solo journey and even save up to some extent for your trips. Some also join voluntary projects or earn money in that city to fund their own travels.
On your journey, you will not only meet the most beautiful people of the country, city or village you go to, but u will also meet fellow travellers. Some then get into groups and explore more and help each other. Always keep your friends and family connected on your trip.
From. Backpacking to hitchhiking, camping, trekking, or simply exploring a city solo, travelling offers great opportunities to choose and decide what kind of travel you wish to do.
Solo travellers communities and spaces.
Let’s consider it’s your first trip alone and you have no idea as to what to do, as you have a specific time frame and budget to cover a place.
So, there are communities and groups you can connect with, like on FB, you can look up Solo travelers group and Solotravelindia.
There are several meets, such as the solo travel meet on Instagram.
Solo female network community, India solo trip, and travelers. There are more groups like Bhatakna, Just Wravel, Hiker Wolf, and many more. Here’s where, with others, you can learn and plan.
Solo ki Duniya ! A Solo travellers stay space
Let's get to know some Solo travelers in India and abroad that one can get inspired from
Kaynat Kazi has travelled over 1 lakh kms.
Shobha Abhyankar is a travel blogger who talks about India’s heritage and cultures
Mariellen Ward, a Canadian travel writer and blogger, helps understand responsible solo travelling.
Sharanya Iyer explores Mizoram and Anuranchal Pradesh all alone.
Priyanka Dalal is a solo traveller, blogger, trekker, and camper.
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