It looks like a woman’s feet are itchy. Yes, women are on the road, embracing personal travel plans and taking scenic routes from India and other countries around the world. Believe it or not, women are the new drivers of tourism. From managing and juggling between home and work, these women have now begun exploring new destinations for travel.
Imagine: randomly get your luggage packed and visit a brand new state or country. From wanting to taste different food to doing some luxurious plush shopping to exploring a new place. One thing is clear: female solo travelers stay here to thrive!
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“Female solo travel is on an exponential rise, mainly due to financial independence and changing social norms where women travel without spouses become more acceptable,” said Savita Reddy, partner and co-founder of Travel Trunk Global LLP.
Savita explained that she saw mainly women’s selection travel not only limited to shopping, but also exudes adventure and sightseeing. “When traveling with a spouse or a child, this kind of trip is hard to go on,” she said.
“When someone is keen on exploring new destinations, I have the opportunity to meet many female travelers,” said Milan Singhal, travel content creator and blogger. She shared that there may be several factors that contribute to the increase. However, she believes that these are two aspects. First, Milan believes that the world needs to accept the fact that women are financially independent. period.
This advancement of female travelers is due to the rise of community travel and groups.
“Community travel creates a safe and encouraging environment for women to perform solos without fear or worry,” she said.
Pursuing adventure
These female solo travelers are called independent or carefree people, driven by the pursuit of new adventures. It’s not just traveling. It’s about not relying on anyone to pursue such travel plans.
Riya Ravindra Pawar, former Cabin Crew and an avid traveler said: “When I first started traveling alone at the age of 18, the idea of a woman exploring the world alone still had a lot of problems – “Is it safe?” ”, “Why don’t you wait for your friends? ”, “What will people say? ”
But she realized that these were just psychological structures. “It’s no longer about women waiting for that perfect travel companion; we just want to experience the world on our terms,” Ria said.
Not only that, social media has always been a friend of women taking risks in this kind of adventure. Thanks to its scope and accessibility.
Milan has received many DMS and comments on her post. Women ask about these places for advice on travel plans.
Nursing bonds
These trips may vary. Some women just want to be alone. Others may prefer the company of close friends. “They are usually group trips I help plan,” Savita said, explaining that group trips for women are often planned by like-minded women, women who want to foster their own circles and make new friends.
Riya thinks it is always a mixed bag. She explained that many women generally prefer to start with an all-female travel group, and they quickly get out alone easily.
“From college students to older women, I met some incredible women who ended up chasing dreams of traveling and exploring the world,” Ria said.
Interestingly, the solo travel trend is not only prominent in India. A&O Hostels is one of the largest hotel chains in Europe, in their
facility. The reason is to cater to new trends in female solo groups traveling from around the world.
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The most precious places range from destinations such as Varanasi, Rishikesh or Bodh Gaya (for those seeking spiritual travel). Food lovers and wine connoisseurs are delighted when visiting Nashik, Lucknow or Hyderabad. “Many Indian women are also doing solo or group trips to explore cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai to explore their history, culture and nightlife,” Milan said.
Apart from India, countries like Sri Lanka or Bhutan, Dubai and Abu Dhabi seem to be favorites of many female travelers. These places are notorious for luxury shopping, cultural experiences and adventure-filled activities.
As Indian female travelers continue to define the types and styles of travel, it is important that such travel includes a sense of comfort and security. “Safety is our top priority, and we only choose the best service providers in our travel suitcases,” Savita Reddy said.
Riya believes that it is also a mandatory task to conduct sufficient research on the places to be visited. From choosing the right accommodation to choosing authentic local transportation to trust one’s intuition in the end. Perhaps, it is time for more and more women to start traveling like this and experience the joy of solo!
