Mizoram
A significant departure from the ordinary, Mizoram is yet to become entirely travel savvy. Waterfalls, tiger reserves and trekking trails woo lone travellers with some of the most magnificent landscapes
Manipur
A departure from the mundane itineraries, book yourself a ticket to Manipur if an untrodden path is what your heart desires. Walk through the Buning meadow or visit local markets, this is a soloist’s dream
Maharashtra
If you want to oscillate from the manic city bustle to secret beaches and a ludicrous amount of greenery, sample the wonders of Maharashtra as a solo traveller. It leaves with you with one feeling—When will I be back?
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
Festival Of The Month: Theyyam
Winter is the best time to be in Kerala. Or that’s what the guidebooks say. The days are pleasantly warm, the evenings cool. The fish is fresh, the backwaters alluring as ever and the hills fragrant with the aroma of spices and tea. Winter in Kerala is special for one more reason — Theyyam. If you happen […]
The India Festival Calendar: Jan-Feb
An exquisitely dressed Theyyam performer. Pleasant weather and several festivals make the first two months of the year a popular time to travel. Whether it’s the crack of the whip at the Kambala Buffalo Race or the reverberating dance steps of Theyyam performers in Kerala, the entire period is packed with splendid celebrations. JANUARY Theyyam: Head […]