India Solo Travel

If you’re the type of solo traveller that just can’t sit still, India is your perfect match. From the bustling back streets of Bangalore to the barefoot paradise of Goa, where crystal waves peel back to reveal salt-white sands and mellow sea turtles, India is the queen of juxtaposition. While its unpredictability can at times be confounding, and its poverty startling, the country continues to spawn legions of die-hard fans. The reasons for this are endless, whether it be because it has the oldest cuisine in the world, or because it’s home to the largest population of tigers, or maybe it’s thanks to its long traditions and colourful history, which smash together under kaleidoscopic skies at annual Holi festivals. Relish in India’s festival fever at Rajasthan’s International Folk Festival (RIFF), where musicians and speakers perform late into the night overlooking the Mehrangarh Fort, or create your own beat at a Kathak dance class – complete with bells, drums and harmoniums, of course.

India solo travel really only requires one thing – a sense of adventure. Put your lungs to work on a hike up Hatu Peak, marvel at the magnitude of the Taj Mahal and watch in awe as troops of rhesus monkeys dance over prowling tigers in Dudhwa National Park. Travelling solo doesn’t always have to mean travelling alone either, particularly when you have our local Concierge on hand to help you out every step of the way. Learn how to cook traditional laal maas in Jaipur, take guided tours through Munar’s myriad coffee, tea and spice plantations and learn the secrets of India’s sacred temples and rituals on spiritual retreats in the Himalayas. Speaking of tranquility, if peace and quiet is what you’re really after, Fort Cochin is our prescription. Watch dhows glide across the horizon and bathe in the salty sea air and sun-kissed surroundings of your India solo travel adventure.