Exploring India all alone for a female traveler? Sounds like a mix of emotions gushing right into our thrusts, isn’t it? Well, all thanks to the amazing safety of women round the world that we do not have to worry about our bodies at all! Never mind! Let us find the ray of hope in the sky full of clouds. There are so many strong women going ahead and making the solo journeys possible in India and abroad as well. If we are determined, it is always doable to get ahead of our comfort zone and achieve the thing that we actually want. India is very safe for solo female travelers compared to majority of countries in the world. Solo woman traveling in India is quite popular and safe. Hindu ethos of Atithi Devo Bhav is quite palpable in the traditional way of life of the people. But some caution needs to be observed to remain doubly sure of safety. Here are few tips for the solo female travelers in India. If this is your first time, read them from start to the end.

Start with the basics and remember it: As a solo women traveler in India you cannot go with the flow. You have to plan every tiny thing possible. Start with the basics by choosing the place. Instead of choosing a place that you always wanted to visit, it is always better to go for a place that is safe, you know more of, and is easy to explore all by yourself. If it is your first time, you should go easy on yourself. Plan out everything, write it, and remember it.

Research till the trip begins: On deciding the location, the next thing that becomes extremely important is to research about the place thoroughly. Go on Google to explore the best areas, sight-seeing spots, and everything possible. Talk to someone who has visited the place, read reviews, watch videos, ask for people’s references in that city for safety purposes, and do not stop researching about every tiny thing.

Keep all emergency numbers handy with a backup: Goes without saying! You are a woman and you will be all alone. Remember, ‘akeli ladki khuli hui tijori ki tarah hoti hai’! You need to have all emergency numbers including your parents, closed ones, police, safety, and all sorts of possible numbers in your speed dial. Along with it, also have a backup of these numbers in your personal diary.

Make sure to do all bookings beforehand: Choosing the right place to stay in your solo travels is extremely very important for a woman. We would suggest you to go for a hostel kind of stay because that way you will be able to meet a lot of fellow women and solo travelers. It makes things easier. For the people who would love to book only a hotel or a villa, make sure to not compromise on the safety and quality of your stay. Optima Travels can help plan your tour itinerary and look after all arrangements related to safe and enjoyable trip.

Pack totally light and smart: We know it gets quite overwhelming for women to not carry enough clothes while travelling but taking less stuff is always a good idea. You will have to take care of lesser things and worry less. Instead, pack smartly. Take only important items that you can take good care of, take clothes that you cab restyle on different days, and be free like a bird.

Reveal less but don’t behold: A lot of people will tell you this and is also important that you must not get over friendly with anyone during the trips. Especially when you are all alone, you don’t want to get into trouble by getting closer with strangers. Well, there is a thin line to it and you just have to adhere to it. If you behold yourself and keep yourself totally restricted, you might miss on a lot of adventures, fun, and experiences. Hence, know your limits.

Secure and always be aware of your important Things: Getting your phone snatched or your wallet robbed is quite a possibility while travelling alone anywhere in the world. Hence, its a no brainer that taking care of your phones, important docs, money etc is important. This is the reason why you must carry extremely inexpensive and lesser things while on your holidays alone.

Trust the locals in their element: The best way to explore any place is by exploring it through the eyes and lives of the locals. Rather than any other traveler, it is always good to visit a house of a local, spend hours in their shops, eat the local food, and learn about the place in depth. If you buy local products you are also helping the economy. Going on exploring the older lanes, narrow streets, and deeper secrets of the place makes one closer to the destination they have chosen.

Explore freely and intelligently: While we say you must explore the place intelligently, you must be aware of the right time to explore the right places, be with correct people while being on certain lanes, etc. Always double check the information of every place you are heading to and make sure to register yourself at different spots as well so that it can help you in case of any emergencies. For the people who are doing this for the first time, you could also share your location with your near and dear ones so that they can track you down. Get to know about many facets of incredible India and Indian culture.

Do not forget to enjoy your heart out: Lastly, the most important thing is to enjoy your trip. We do understand that all these things counts for a lot of hassles for a single woman while on the trip. But, all these things are doable. If you have the will and courage, you can go ahead for a solo trip in India with utmost confidence. Always remember that you are enough and there are good people to help you with, if you need them.