Why More Men Should Take Solo Trips Across India
Because it's not always about Goa with the boys
It's either trips to Goa or Ladakh on bikes with friends for men. Bollywood has romanticised group adventure far more than we can imagine. But where are those men packing up their bags and vanishing from the face of the Earth for those tranquil solitary travels?
Countless films about camaraderie, road trips, bachelor parties, bromantic escapades, and boys trips that go sideways—have made their way into a cultural consciousness, yet a solo journey across India hardly any coverage. Honestly, this is just a side note.
Solo journey across India can be immensely rewarding experience— one that is not just about seeing new places but also rediscovering oneself. It's a reward that no vacation with friends can bring. Yeah, not even that obligatory group getaway to Manali can do that!
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Away from the noise of the bromantic banters, the entourage, the beers on the beach, solo trip is that underrated chapter of a man's life that is hardly represented but is arguably the most rewarding chapters.
That solo trip destination is not to sit on that bucket list you wrote at the age of 18. Its one that needs ticking off. For that curated experience, that personal evolution, that main character energy, especially for that peace of mind.
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Here's what an Indian solo journey, done right looks like!
Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Not far away from Manali, the Himalayan stillness at Spiti Valley is waiting for you. Although, the roads are treacherous, the landscapes lunar, and people scares, it will bring that serenity as your motorbike runs through the roads of the valley.
Your nights will be void of the clouds hovering your mind. instead, you will find yourself staring at the vastness of the starry blanket above you, winds numbing the clutter of inside your head to make you present in the moment. Its rugged. It's pure. And exactly what a solo man needs to recalibrate.
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Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh
Skip Coorg. Instead go for coffee trails and tribal echoes in Araku that's tucked away in the Eastern ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
Lush with coffee plantations, tribal villages, and misty mountains, a solo trip to Araku Valley will be scenic with waterfalls, caves, and treks to occupy you. (Even the journey by train from Vizag would be a mesmerizing one.)
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Chilika Lake, Odisha
For the man who sailed alone, Chilika Lake in the state of Odisha is India's largest brackish lagoon and a birdwatcher's paradise. All you need to do is hire a fisherman's boat, sail solo into the Kalijai Island, and experience the vastness of Nature.
The silence around you will be meditative and even intimidating. But the one that for sure will be adventurous.
Velas, Maharashtra
A sleepy coastal village where turtles rule the sand and annual Olive Ridley Turtle festival takes place, Velas in Maharashtra will welcome you if you are looking for a slow, honest pace of village life and undisturbed walk around the endless beaches.
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Mawsmai Caves, Meghalaya
Mawsmai rests in the shadows of Shillong in Meghalaya and offers a subterranean world filled with limestone stalactites and stalagmites. Its quiet, raw, cold and perfect for men who want to test their resolve in Nature's deepest places. You can explore the caves by trekking to Nohkalikai Waterfall.
