10 Best Solo Travel Destinations For Women In India

OT Staff & Waquar Habib

Rishikesh

Rishikesh’s Ganges banks, yoga schools and white-water rafting make it ideal for solo women seeking wellness and adventure; safe guesthouses, easy transport and spiritual community create supportive travel environments regularly.

River rafting on the Ganges River in Rishikesh | Shutterstock

Hampi

Hampi’s UNESCO ruins, welcoming guesthouses and cyclable lanes offer solitary exploration amid boulder-strewn landscapes; solo women find community in hostel culture, guided tours and relaxed, traveller-friendly cafes and sunset views.

The iconic chariot of Hampi | Shutterstock

Puducherry

Puducherry’s French Quarter, quiet promenades and seaside cafés create calm, walkable streets; boutique guesthouses, yoga studios and easy bike rentals make independent exploration comfortable and culturally rich for solo travellers.

Colourful streets of Puducherry | Kiran-Sharma/Shutterstock

Jaipur

Jaipur blends safety with history—well-established hotels, guided heritage walks and female-friendly shopping districts; solo women can explore forts, bazaars and cooking classes confidently during daylight hours and evening markets.

An elephant parades down Johri Bazaar of Jaipur | arv_jpr/instagram

Udaipur

Udaipur’s lakeside ghats, palace museums and safe riverside promenades suit reflective solo travellers; homestays and guided boat trips offer secure, photogenic experiences with friendly local hosts and evening cultural performances.

Udaipur City Palace and Lake Pichola | Shutterstock

Munnar

Munnar’s tea gardens, cool climate and well-marked trails provide tranquil trekking for solo women; organised walks, reputable homestays and easy transport create relaxed, scenic exploration opportunities with local guide services.

Sunset colours in Munnar | Shutterstock

Gokarna

Gokarna’s laid-back beaches attract female solo travellers seeking quiet sun, yoga and community; guesthouses cluster near Om and Kudle beaches, offering safety, local eateries and relaxed vibes for mindful travellers.

An aerial view of a beach at Gokarna | Shutterstock

Gangtok (Sikkim)

Gangtok’s hilltop calm, neat guesthouses and organised day-treks make Sikkim ideal for solo women; polite locals, low crime rates and easy permits ease independent exploration with tea-house stays and guides.

An aerial view of Gangtok city | Shutterstock

Darjeeling

Darjeeling’s tea estates, scenic toy train and safe hill-town atmosphere suit solo women; homely tea bungalows, guided walks to Tiger Hill and organised tours enhance independent stays throughout the year.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling | Shutterstock

Goa

Goa’s quieter north and heritage south balance beaches with safe guesthouses, yoga retreats and organised day trips; solo women enjoy vibrant cafés, cultural tours and relaxed coastal independence and nightlife.

An aerial shot of a Goa beach | urtimud.89/Pexels

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