Solo Travel Stories and Tips

For me, travel has always been about the experience, not simply reaching a destination. I have largely traveled to North India, taking weekend trips to Himachal and across, often travelling solo and keeping my plans unplanned. Being a solo traveler, packing was often a last minute-affair, and travelling unplanned taught me how to pack last minute for a trip. I also loved staying with locals wherever I traveled. Specially in Himachal, staying with locals and understanding them became a part of my travels that will always be close to my heart. These experiences shaped how I travel and what I share on FoodRavel.

Travel Stories

Most of my travel stories have come from simply going somewhere and seeing where the road takes me. From weekend trips to Himachal and solo journeys through the Himalayas to unplanned stays that stretched far beyond what I had originally imagined, I have often travelled without a fixed itinerary. I have taken buses through the mountains, walked through unfamiliar streets, stayed with locals, explored old towns and villages, and found stories in places that were never part of the original plan. Here, I share those journeys through personal travel stories, destination experiences and the little moments that made each place worth remembering.

Rani Sisodia Garden Jaipur – The Royal Garden of Jaipur

Jaipur is a place where every nook and corner is adorned with architecturally and aesthetically beautiful ancient monuments and buildings. This was my second visit to Jaipur. The…

Galtaji Temple Jaipur – A trek to the Abode of the Monkeys

Recently I made another unplanned trip to Jaipur. I left home for Delhi but at the bus stand of my hometown, I boarded in the bus to Jaipur…

Dhosi Hill – An Extinct Volcano & A Forgotten Treasure at Haryana-Rajasthan Border

Did you know that India is home to seven volcanoes? Interestingly, two of these volcanoes are located right in Haryana. Despite having such unique geological sites, Haryana’s tourism…

Interesting Facts about Agrasen Ki Baoli – Is it really a haunted place in Delhi?

Every stone in Delhi has a story to tell. The city is house to some of the most magnificent monuments also some of the most ancient structures which…

Humayun’s Tomb Delhi – The First Garden Tomb of South Asia – The Inspiration behind the Marvelous Architecture of Taj Mahal

If you are traveling in Delhi, you will surely come across ancient historical monuments on the way. The national capital has a rich history and there are several…

Things You Don’t Know About Qutub Minar – A Photo Walk of World’s Tallest Minaret

Delhi is a place where you will find historic monuments everywhere. Delhi has got so many things to offer to someone who loves traveling. From this end to…

Travel Tips

Travelling mostly on my own and often without much planning has taught me a lot that you simply don’t learn from a travel itinerary. From figuring out what to pack at the last minute and travelling by bus to finding places to stay, managing a trip on a budget and adjusting when plans change, most of my travel tips have come from experience. I share the things I have learned along the way, including practical advice for solo travel, weekend trips, travelling to Himachal and making unplanned journeys a little easier.