Jharkhand

In one of the youngest states of India, one expects little to see as a traveller. But the fabulous waterfalls, the inimitable world of Munda tribes and outdoor adventures will surprise the solo traveller

Haryana

Though Haryana conjures up images of beehive-like offices and the condos of Gurgaon, hardly making a backdrop for a holiday, but the state also throws up surprises for short getaways. Here are some chosen ones

Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli

The coastal enclaves of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli offer you an uncharted territory to explore. The soul-warming sun, sandy stretches and the Portuguese backdrop to Silvassa are all in the same vicinity

Chhattisgarh

The endless green of swaying paddy fields, the shimmer of sinuous rivers clinging to silted banks, dark stretches of verdant forests and torrential waterfalls gushing down cliffs, this is tailor-made for offbeat travel

Chandigarh

In search of Le Corbusier’s legacy or simply an induction into ‘daal makhni and naan’, the solo traveller will be nothing short of enthralled by vibrant Chandigarh

Bihar

There may be seemingly lesser in order for the solo traveller other than the hallowed Buddhist circuit in Bihar, but it’s the unexpected surprises that will truly mesmerise you. Keep your eyes and mind open

Assam

Sandwiched between the foothills of the Himalayas to the north and the lower hills of Meghalaya to the south, there is no dearth of green here. Tea carpeted hills keep you company throughout your solo wandering

Discovering Local-ness

The last half a decade has seen some radical changes in the notion of travel in India. While backpacking, single travel, ethically motivated travel and other such concepts have gained momentum with a wide audience, a much needed concept has brewed slowly but surely in some states of our vast country.

Going Solo

With the travel space no longer hinged on ‘annual family holidays’, it’s time to leave the clichés behind. The last half a decade has seen a prominent surge in Indian travellers who want to explore destinations just on their own.

Fort Kochi

In the times of well packaged holidays and brisk itineraries, some destinations have stilled managed to keep the indulgent spirit of travel intact.

Kanadukathan

I grudgingly woke up to the vigorous shaking of my shoulder by the conductor and groggily dragged myself out of the bus. In no time I was being ushered hastily in the car for a bumpy ride along the dusty road from Karaikudi to the small town of Kanadukathan.

The Glorious Backyard Of Hampi – Anegundi

I heave myself to the last of the steep steps on the mountain in an attempt to make it to an inconspicuous white temple perched on top. Having barely caught my breath and absorbed the magnificent topography of strewn boulders, typical of this region, is when I’m ushered conspiringly into a small dark temple.