For Delhi-based Nupur Singh, 55, a few days of work-related travel to Bhutan way back in 1995 translated into wanderlust for life. She was mesmerised by the beauty of the hills and went back on a personal solo trip to explore the country. Eventually, she fell in love with the idea of travelling on her own. Singh now runs a Delhi-based travel company, Triponary, which offers experiential trips to students, women, and corporate groups.
Like Singh, for some women, it all starts with going on a work trip. For others, it is about travelling with their peer group or close friends in and around their hometown.
Purodha Kandpal, 25, a Delhi-based journalism student, began trekking and camping in and around her hometown Nainital: “Most of my plans are always impromptu, with me calling up my friends and asking at the last minute if anyone is up for a few nights in the forest.”
More and more women are now travelling solo. There is no specific data on women solo travellers, but some reports suggest that the number is growing over the years. Also, Women on Wanderlust (WoW), a...