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5 Safest places to travel solo for women in North India

#travelsolo, is the upcoming buzzword in female fraternity. Unless one takes the plunge, issues like security etc are on their mind. But let’s face the fact that not all places are same, and one should not miss the incredible India because of our assumed apprehensions.
1. Nainital, Uttarakhand:
Nanital is a lake district of Uttrakhand. Its beauty lies in the warm people who made you feel comfortable with their smiles. It has several mythological stories attached to itself. Niani lake is the prime attraction, whereas you would not like to miss on Bhimtal, Khurpatal and Sattal. Place is well connected via motorable roads with important destinations across India. It is just 9 Hrs drive from Delhi.
Quick To-Do’s
• Trek to China Peak
• Shop at Tibetan Market
• Take a Boat Ride at Naini Lake
• Go for Horse Riding
• Take a Cable Car Ride to Snow View
• Eat Sonam’s Momos
• Sip on the Coffee by Lake Side with a book
• Visit Balram Heritage Hotel
2. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh:

Khajuraho, the UNESCO world heritage site always reminds us of erotic temples, is indeed beautiful and great place for solo female traveler. Winter is a good season to explore the place. It is well-connected to roads and Khajuraho airport. Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Old Village, Lakshmi Temple, Matangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Parshwanath Temple, Lord Mahavira Temple and Adinath Temple are major attractions of the place.
Quick To Do’s
• Shopping at Shilpgram and Mrigyananni
• Visit to temples to witness exemplary carvings
• Coffee at Raja’s Café
• Sound & Light Show at Western Group of Temples
• Yoga Sessions at Yoga Meditation Centre
• Visit to Archaeological Mueseum
• Visit to Panna National Park
3. Udaipur, Rajasthan:
Udaipur is highly hospitable city and is a place known for its maginificence and elegance. Place is surrounded by beautiful lakes. People within the city make it easy for you to travel solo. September to March is the best season to be here. It is around 700 Kms away from Delhi and can be drove easily overnight, if you enjoy roadtrips.
Quick to Do’s:
• Shop in Hathi Pol, Bada Bazaar, Rajasthali, Sadhana Emporium
• Go for Sunset Point
• Visit to Udaipur lake Palace
• Visit Udaipur Solar Observatory
• Other Major attractions around the place includes City Palace, Lake Pichola, Ahar Museum, Sajjan Garh/ Monsoon Palace, Bagore ki Haveli, Sunset Point & Machla Magra, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyo ki Bari and Jag Mandir

4. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh:
Varanasi in itself is an experience. It is an amalgam of culture, colors and spirituality. Though the general notion about the place is, it is unsafe due to crowd, but if you make sure what to say and what not, you can surely make your way out and come with mesmerizing experience for lifetime. It is one of the holiest cities for Hindus and you can easily fly to the place.
Quick to Do:
• Take a walking tour
• Evening Aarti at Ghats
• Visit to Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Bharat Mata temple
• Apple Pie at Pizzeria Vatika café
• Silk Shopping at Baba Blacksheep
• Meal at Brown Bread Bakery
• Boat Trip at Assi Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat during dawn.

5. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand:
Rishikesh is termed as the yoga capital of India. If you are looking for peace and tranquility and some adventure at the same time, this is the place to be. Place is overnight drive from Delhi.

Quick to Do’s :
• White Water Rafting
• Fox-flying
• Bungee Jumping
• Cliff Jumping
• Eat at Little Buddha Café
• Have Coffee at Devraj Coffee Corner
• Practice Yoga
• Camping by the River and watch the moon
• Other Attaractions include Swarg Niwas Temple, Shri Trayanbakshwar Temple, Swarg Ashram, Lakshman Jhula, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Asharam, Neelkantha Mahadev Temple.
Note: Though all the above places have been visited by author herself, but would request you to dress appropriately to avoid unnecessary attention and just be polite to the locals to have lifetime memories.
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5 Spooky places in and around Delhi.

Paranormal activities often have an extraordinary effect on us and we are attracted in some way or other towards them. If you are a delhite and are adventurous, these are the places for you.
Bhanghgarh Fort, Rajasthan
The ghost town of Bhangarh is one of the scariest, spookiest places and boasts of being amongst the one of the most haunted places in India. The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan. It is around 235 Kms from Delhi. Many TV shows have been shot and folks have encountered paranormal activities in the region. Place is currently owned by ASI, which bans the entry of people in the fort post sunset. Though there are multiple stories, but the commonest one is the tale of a magician who fell in love with the local princess. Despite knowing, the match is impossible, he still moved ahead, but when stopped by the king, being quite the master of dark magic, he casted his spell on the palace which resulted in its doom. Many deaths have been caused due to paranormal activities.


 Kuldhara Village, Rajasthan
The village of Kuldhara is popularly known to be a deserted ghost village that has been abandoned since 1800s. Located 17km west of Jaisalmer, it is assumed to carry a curse, and since then no one can spend whole night at the place. The village lies in ruins since then. It was established by the Paliwal Brahmins, who were a very prosperous clan and were known for their business acumen and agricultural knowledge. The mystery story behind the place says that Salim Singh, the minister of the state, once visited this village and fell in love with the beautiful daughter of chieftain and wanted to marry her. The minister also threatened the villagers against grave consequences, if his wishes are not met. The chief of the village along with those of adjoining villages decided to abandon their forefathers land and move on. It is said that the villagers also cast a spell on the village as they left, cursing that no one will inhabit the land in near future. There are stories, that whosever have tried staying have experienced paranormal activities including teams from government organizations.


 Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
Situated near the Pragati Maidan metro station in Delhi, the place boasts of being haunted by Djinns, spirits who grant wishes of the people. The fort was built back in 1354 by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, who built Firozabad (one of the seven cities of Delhi). It is situated on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, where a narrow lane leads to this macabre citadel. In order to get lost in the peace, you can explore massive Ashokan-era stone pillar, Step-well or cells beneath the building platforms. Though there is no story or tale which is being talked about, but yes, every Thursday, you can find locals lighting candles, incense sticks, leaving offerings of milk & grain and writing letters to appease the Djinns in the hope that their long cherished wishes will come true soon. On a lighter note, during conversations it has been revealed that people wishes have been granted and henceforth, they have visiting the place and encouraging others too.

Khooni Nadi, Rohini , Delhi
As the name suggests, the river flows through Rohini region in Delhi boasts of witness many suicides and deaths. Though there is no story associated, but it is believed that mysterious forces in river doesn’t let people to come out and also encourage them to get into it. It is assumed that, it has suck them all, who dared to get inside and tried their luck. Locals also compare it to Barmuda Triangle, though condition is not that severe. Nearest metro station to reach the “Khooni Nadi” is Rohini metro station.


Sanjay Van, near Vasant Kunj Delhi
Sanjay Van is a long 10-km stretch of greenery near Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi and is famous for spooky activities. Area has lot of majaars and ruins of Qila Rai Pithora. Place is known for the free spirits, screams and crawls that get prominent in night and makes the night venturesome for its visitors.


So what are you waiting for? Get your bags backed and explore the unexplored.

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5 To Do’s at Pangong Lake

Remember the last scene from 3 Idiots movie, when Kareena approaches Aamir in bridal dress and confesses her love to him. That epic shot is from Pangong Lake. The famous lake is 160 km from Leh, and is 14,256 feet above sea level. Nearest airport to reach to the place is Leh airport, from where either you can drive or bike ride to this beautiful lake which makes you speechless and gives you timeless experience. The ride to the lake in itself is scenic as one gets to pass through famous Changla Pass and other small villages. The countryside makes you feel nostalgic and reminds you of childhood paintings. Apparently, it is just the 40% of the lake that lies in India and rest lies in China. The crystal clear blue lake sprawls over an area of 100 kilometers across the borders of two countries in India and China. This is the reason; you may also see the patrolling by the defense personals. It is opened for tourists from May to September, as it is frozen during winters and routes to the lakes are usually closed. During the trip to Leh-Ladakh, one should keep at least 1 night/2 days for the place. Penning down few must to-do’s that one should plan while at Pangong.
Bird Watching at lake
Pangong is bird watcher’s paradise. Though due to salty water, you may not spot much aquatic flora and fauna, but surely you may find migratory birds as the lake is breeding ground for many. Bar-headed goose and Brahmini ducks are the most common, though.

Stroll at the lake
The serenity and tranquility at the lake will let you spend time with yourself. Evening and mornings are the best times when you can go for a quick stroll around the lake or maybe sitting on the banks to soak yourself in the sun. The clear and crystal water will try to lure you, but you are not allowed to take a dip in the lake, so resist yourself and enjoy just being at the bank.

One night stay with Locals in Home Stays
There are several homestays near the lake. You can pick and choose any of them and enjoy their lifestyle by spending one night with them. Panoramic view from them is usually beautiful, as most of them are near the banks. Cooking rice, chopping vegetables, talking to them in sign language, enjoying with their pets and trying to accommodate with locals is super fun. These homestays are budgeted accommodations and are almost close to Ladakh traditions. Usual price range from 3000 to 3500 inclusive of all meals. It gets really cold in the night, but fortunately good homestays like the camp watermark and eco huts provide you with warm water and other amenities to make the life easy.

Capturing Pangong with your lens
You can never get over capturing Pangong’s beauty with your lens. The place is beautiful especially when the sun shines at its peak. One can identify the three different shades of blue in the water. The landscape is beautiful. The place is indeed picturesque.

Eating Momos at 3-Idiots Point
Momos and Chowmein are famous at these small joints that have come up post 3 Idiots movie. Their Momos are different from what usually eat. You may find spinach momos, which are exceptionally good, and it is advised to have your food at these places, as once it gets dark and you enter homestays, you are left with very less options to eat.

Pangong Lake is the must visit place, on your trip to Leh-Ladakh.

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