International Women's Day 2023: Top 5 budget friendly destinations safest for solo women travellers

Everyone should travel solo at least once in their lifetime. However, for women travellers, the most feared thing is their safety and the environment of the destination. If you are planning your first solo trip, these places are the best to begin with. Go ahead, pack your bags and head out for a magical experience.

Best budget friendly destinations for a solo trip

Rishikesh

Be it for a yoga retreat, or adventure sports or natural beauty, Rishikesh is one of the best places for solo travellers. It is equally super safe for women making it an ideal destination in India for female travellers.

Puducherry

With remnants of the French colonial past spread across the town's architecture surrounded by serene beaches; this union territory is one of most popular and safest destinations in Southern India. Women can freely roam around without any fear or worry.

Jaipur

Women and girls can freely roam around the pink city without any worries. This city is considered very safe and the best for first time solo travellers. When in Jaipur do not forget to shop your heart out and visit the scenic Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort among other beautiful forts and palaces.

Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a very popular tourist spot since the British era. The expanse of the mountains of Kanchenjunga, dense forests and the pleasure of traveling by toy train are all worth it. Do not forget to visit the tea gardens and sip on the world famous Darjeeling tea.

Ladakh

Ladakh is such a place which must be visited solo at least once in a lifetime. Although it is generally not recommended for first time travellers, on the contrary solo travel to Ladakh can be magical. The beautiful valleys and serene surroundings will cast their spell on you. Ladakh is a dream that you wouldn’t want to be woken up from.

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