“Twenty years from now will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE, DREAM, DISCOVER”
Solo Trip! That means going alone; traveling solo is an adventure. This trip not only gives you an exciting experience but also gives you a chance to explore yourself.
According to a survey by a travel and hospitality company, 42% of travelers in India wish to go on a solo trip. During the lockdown last year, many youths took to the mountains and beaches for solo trips. The most important thing is that your solo travel remains safe and problem-free especially when you are having a solo trip after the pandemic for the first time. By the way, there is a travel company that can help you with solo trips, which is named Hind Darshan Travels.
To make your solo travel memorable, before you embark on the journey, add some special things to your checklist so that your solo trip will be memorable forever. The most important thing is not to limit yourself like a tourist, make yourself explore because this is the real meaning of traveling alone.
First planning
Any trip will be good or bad, it is decided by the plan of the trip. You should keep all the essentials of your trip on paper and keep them with you. You should have the planning of your entire trip such as where to stay, what to do, where to roam, etc. If you want, you can also plan your solo trip with the help of the travel exports of Hind Darshan Travels. First of all, you collected all the information about the place you visit on your solo trip. You get the information about the place like the culture, weather conditions, means of transport, etc. Through the internet, collect information about the best tourist place to visit that place and the methods of travel and food of that place. So that you do not have to ask anyone again and again. Also, get to know about the local customs of that place. These days people like to go to a quiet place away from the noise of the city full of nature. So if you review that place beforehand, then your solo trip can be even more fun.
Pack your luggage
The lesser the luggage, the more enjoyment will be in traveling. Otherwise, time, strength, and money will be spent in locating the cloakroom or hotel to keep the goods before moving around. So always do light packing. Even if you do not get a vehicle, you can travel a little distance by walking comfortably with luggage.
Do not forget to check all your chargers and yes keep the extra battery and power bank with you in any case. Apart from this, including the required document and first aid kit in the packing. Don’t buy gifts from everywhere, because it filled your to bag and spend your money. Keep some snacks with you for emergencies.
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Choose Famous Place: In the beginning, if you choose the famous tourist location, there is usually a lot of facilities and places to stay, eat and roam.
- Start With A Short Trip: Initially, you can take a leave for 1 or 2 days or on weekends go to any of the nearby places. Then gradually increase the time of your solo trip. This will give you confidence for a long solo trip.
- Public Transport Instead Of Private: Instead of renting a private car, travel by public transport like bus, train, metro, etc. This will make it easier to understand the atmosphere as well as get a chance to talk to new people.
- Keep some cash with you: Now you can pay everywhere in India with a card or digital payment. And now you can also pay through UPI at almost every small and big place. If you are buying something from local people then you will need cash, because some people still do not accept online or digital payments. So it is safe to keep some cash with you.
- Download Map: You can download a map of the place where you are going on a solo trip. It is good to walk with Google Map before reaching any new place. But sometimes there can be problems with the internet, then an offline map will be very useful for you at this time. In addition, a physical map is a great option.
- Reach Your Destination In The Day: It is safer and easier to reach an unknown place during the day. You can also reach your hotel or room comfortably.
Do’s and Don’ts in Solo Trip
What to do
- Share your location continuously from close friends or relatives.
- Always remember the emergency number and seek the help of the police if needed.
- Keep all the cash in different places instead of one place.
- Scan your ID card, tickets, and important documents and save them in email or Google Drive.
- Always keep your hotel visiting card with you, if you forget the way to your hotel, you can ask the way by showing the card.
- Ask for information about the new route, address, etc. from the police or shopkeepers and also confirm with two to three people.
- Before going to any new place, do good research about that place.
- You should choose the hotel wisely at the new place, as well as check the security records of the hotel before booking and also take the ID proof and if required carry PCR negative report with you.
- Carry hand sanitizer bacterial sprays, antibacterial wipes, gloves, and masks with you to strengthen pandemic safety measures.
- Follow the rules given by Hotel Home Stay.
What not to do
- Do not wear jewelry during travel and do not keep it together.
- Avoid walking alone or solo drives till late at night especially on deserted paths.
- Where you have stayed, come back in the evening.
- Avoid friendship with an unknown person and do not share your information with him.
- Take your luggage in the back seat with you in the taxi.
- Do not keep anything in your previous pocket on public transport or crowded place and always beware of pickpockets.
- Do not listen to songs while putting earphones on the go, it attracts the attention of thieves and the alertness also decreases.
- Don’t stray from your research done before going to your travel destination, travel carefully, and don’t be afraid to travel.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and do not take drugs at all.
Keeping these things in mind, you can make your solo trip fun and enjoy it.
If you do not get a bus or a train ticket at an unknown place or you do not get a room in the hotel, it can cause problems. Therefore, it is important to book a hotel and train, or bus tickets before traveling. If you want, you can book your solo trip package from Hindu Darshan Travels.
