safest places to visit as solo travel

Safest places to visit as solo travel

India is a beautiful and rich heritage country. There are massive destinations in India which we can visit. However, as a girl, we need to shortlist some of the safest places.  

1. Nainital

With the spectacular view of nature, Nainital is a popular hill station for all age Indians. It is also a budget-friendly place. 

From Delhi, its distance is 305 km. 

One can travel by bus, train or flight.

One can choose hostels or homestays, if not comfortable in staying in hotels.

Incredible places to see in Nainital

1. Lakes - Nainital has four major freshwater lakes to see includes Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal, and Naukuchiyatal. These lakes are surrounded by beautiful hills. Beyond photography, Boat riding, yachting, paddling are famous recreational activities for relaxing in summers from June to September. while in winters, from October to February, we can go camping, hiking, and birdwatching. 

2. Eco Cave Garden- a hanging garden that includes a rocky chain of caves. it is the best place for kid's enjoyment. There is a musical fountain facility in the evening. The timing for this park is 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are 20 for adults, 10 for children. camera charging is 25.

3. Aerial Ropeway in Nainital 

This is a cable car flying from Mallital to Snow viewpoint. One can fully enjoy the picturesque with binoculars. There is also an amusement park in snow viewpoint for children and food stalls.

Charges of  tickets- 300 fro adults and 200 fro children

timing is 10:00a.m. to 4 p.m.

4. Aries- 

This is Aryabhata Research Institute of Observational Science. It is opened for tourists, for slideshows from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and sky viewing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Sky viewing - one can enjoy gazing starts with a telescope in Aries.

Tiffin top-

 This place is four km away from mall road, situated on Ayarpatta hills, well known for Dorthy's seat. Beyond a picnic spot, Tiffin top allows us to enjoy photography, trekking, or pony riding also.

2. Udaipur

Udaipur is a historical place of the Mewar Rajputana dynasty. Surrounded by Aravalli hills, and near to Gujarat border, it is also called the city of lakes.

With the hot semi-arid climate, tourist's peak seasons are winter and monsoon. If you have a charm of handicrafts and handloom products, then it would be your first bet.  

Places in Udaipur

Udaipur is well known for palaces, forts, and temples.

1.City palace, Udaipur 

City palace is a museum famous for its incredible structures that include Amar villas, Badi Mahal, Bhim Vilas, Krishna Vilas, Laxmi Vilas.

One can also enjoy boat and ferry rides, Mewar light and sound show.

2. Sahelian ki bari-

It is a beautiful garden consists of a lotus pool, marble elephants, fountains, and kiosks.

Timing for visiting - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

Tickets are 10 INR for Indians and 50 INR for foreigners.

3. Jag mandir

Situated on Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir is a palace build in 1551A.D.

The credit for these beautiful places goes to three Rajput kings Maharana Amar Singh, Maharana Karan Singh, Maharana Jagat Singh. 

The timing of visiting Jag Mandir is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can enjoy a boat ride from the City Palace to Jag Mandir 450 inr.

4. Gulab bagh and zoo

Gulab Bagh is also known as Sajjan Niwas Park. It is constructed by Maharaja Sajjan Singh in 1850 A.D. 

The Lush green area of this park is covered by Zoo. Apart from Zoo and park, we can enjoy the Museum and Saraswati Bhawan library, filled with an antique collection of books and scriptures.

Entry fee: 25 INR

Jagdish temple

This is a remarkable example of an Indo-Aryan culture which is constructed outside of the royal palace in 1651 A.D. Built by Maharaja Jagat Singh, this picturesque building is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is the largest temple in the city.

Sikkim - 

It is the state of peace and serenity. it is famous for its cleanliness and mindfulness. It consists of beautiful meadows, Buddhist monasteries, and forests. For reaching one can choose train or flight. 

By train, it takes 27-28 hours while from the flight, you can cover the distance in 2 hrs.

Namchi-

 This is capital of south Sikkim and a popular pilgrimage for Sikkim people. The main attractions of Namchi are two gigantic size statues of Lord Shiva and Samdruptse, Guru Padmasambhava, the saint of Sikkim.

 Not only being centre of Buddhist monasteries, but Namchi also has Temi tea garden, Mahatma Gandhi botanical park.

Yumthang valley of flowers