Comments on: Backpacking India Alone

By: Ralish Routray

Ralish Routray — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:19:31 +0000

I am going to backpack in 2 days time and this post really helped me a lot. Actually despite being from India myself, I was a bit scared. But now I’m not. Thanks to your beautiful post.
PS: You mentioned you still haven’t seen Tigers yet. I would suggest you to go to Odisha. There’s a Tiger national park there named “Shimilipal National Park”. You can definitely see one in the wild there. But in case you don’t get to see one you can always see some regular tigers and also some White tigers in the “Nandankanan Zoological Park” in Bhubaneswar Odisha. They are kept there for breeding.
Agai Thanks a lot

By: tile

tile — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:00:22 +0000

I am planning to come to New Dehli. India in 2weeks on my own and Im slightly worried. any advice? anything changed in 2017?

By: Julia daly

Julia daly — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:33:14 +0000

Hi
I’m thinking of travelling India next November for one month.
Any tips of how much money I would need and the main places to fit in would be appreciated?
I was thinking of doing a yoga retreat and maybe attending a tantra festival. Any cool hippie suggestions please

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 07:42:04 +0000

In reply to Kerrie. I know a little hindi, but you will be fine with just english, even haggling in shops. Most places a tourist would visit, they shopkeepers know english.

By: Kerrie

Kerrie — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 01:36:56 +0000

Hello,

Just wondering, did you need to know any of the local language (I assume Hindi for the most part), or do most people understand English? I’m thinking with all the haggling everyone says goes on, it would be hard without knowing at least the numbers.

By: Renan

Renan — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 03:30:29 +0000

Nice pics and tips.
Adding India to my next year plans!

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:09:08 +0000

I’m currently planning my escape to India and reading all about your experiences and your advice to solo travellers has been absolutely invaluable.
If my trip is even half as fun and successful as your seems to have been ill be a very happy man!
I hope my blog https://wandercursed.wordpress.com/ will be as filled with such good advice and experiences as yours by the time I’ve finished my trip! (If I ever finish it)

Keep up the great work!

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 05 May 2016 12:18:18 +0000

Hi Rachel

This is a brilliant post – it really is. I think advice for the solo traveller is absolutely priceless as although companies and tourism boards do everything they can to combat the fear/ensure travellers are safe etc. there’s still a huge fear associated with travelling because of the issues in the world today.

By: Sumit

Sumit — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:11:09 +0000

In reply to Hannah.

Email me…
Also backpacking this year in india

By: Pratik

Pratik — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:36:16 +0000

Thanks a lot Rachel for portraying good image of India. :)

My name is Pratik and I am from India. I am planning a solo trip to Thailand for a couple of weeks.

If anybody is interested to join can contact me @ pratik1255@gmail.com

By: Brian L Brink

Brian L Brink — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:39:52 +0000

I’m currently planning a trip to India. I’ll be alone also and even though I’m scared I’m also super excited. If you could give me any advice besides what’s on this website I would really appreciate it.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:52:02 +0000

In reply to Hemant G. That's fantastic! Have fun!

By: Hemant G

Hemant G — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:49:28 +0000

Hey Hi Rachel, I am an Indian and haven’t gone on any backpacking trips through India, well I have went with family/ friends , but never on a solo quest … your blog just motivated me to go on a solo mission!

By: ankit negi

ankit negi — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 21:33:54 +0000

Hello rachel,

I am a 29years old delhite, and i really liked your post. I know in delhi its hard for a women to travel alone as sometimes there are people who may behave nonsense as it happens with you and i feel bad about the incident you mentioned but anyways i am happy u like our country. I always wanted to travel. But because of career and family it was hard. As in india we always says most of the people live for the family and not for themselves. But now i have started travelling and i read traveller blogs and watch youtube to know about places before i visit. As you mentioned a village named humpi which i never heard of have created curiosity in me. I would love to hear more about this place. Please reply here or can email me. Keep travelling and exploring

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 06:23:01 +0000

In reply to Tania. Hi Tania, I think if you're feeling nervous to go on your own then you might be better off going in a group! :)

By: Tania

Tania — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 04:29:55 +0000

Hi Rachel! My name is Tania & I’m over the moon I stumbled across your blog as I’m looking to go India myself in August.. well actually a bit of Asia.. but as everyone else here I’m a bit torn on weather to go on my own as I’m a white European blonde girl. I travel a lot & probably will end up going anyways because I’m impulsive like that. Any recommendations? Should I join a backpackers group maybe? Hope to hear from you soon! Hope you’re travels are going well too.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 04:54:06 +0000

In reply to Sumit. I don't know :( I don't think so

By: Sumit

Sumit — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:27:26 +0000

Hi Rachel,
Could you tell me if Its poosible to read your website in Portuguese. Is there any way to do it?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:12:27 +0000

In reply to Grace. I hope you get to go, but yes with jet lag 5 days isn't enough.

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:12:24 +0000

Hi,
i about to visit india, to visit my friend, actually his my special friend but you know the culture in india :-(. We date but i dont know if we could have a serious relationship.
By the way, thank you so much for this … Now im so excited to go there!

the only problem is my work schedule was tight i dont think so 5 days would be enough :-(