Hi everyone...in early stages of planning a solo trip to India in October...any recommendations on which cities to visit...what to avoid....etc. I've been a number of times before but never alone and only to Delhi and the state of Punjab. Thanks!

Visit the cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan. Lots of culture to enjoy there!

Yes Nina. Rajasthan is a must!!

I've been to Jaipur but Jodhpur and Udaipur are on the list...and Taj Mahal has been seen...thanks ladies!

Nina. Kerala is supposed to be great and quite safe too. that's been on my bucket list for a long time now. hope to make it one there.

Hey Amy that's one of the cities on the list but narrowing it down to a manageable amount is a task...lol!

**make it there one day

Goa is a must! Lots of great beaches and very clean overall. Since it used to be a Portuguese colony in the olden days there is a lot of culture to see. Also, most residents speak English, which makes it easier for all the westerners that visit.

Thanks for the suggestions Luv Kaur!

I went by myself I would recommend going with someone if possible to be honest.

Thanks for the advice Molly. I have a bit of an advantage with knowing the language and culture....but will plan more for homestays and tours with a group.

if you are a mountain person , Do visit Leh ladakh area . I bet you will have a life time experience.

Thanks Sunny, will definitely do my research on it!

You are welcome. Feel free to ask any question if you feel asking of that area as I am well acquainted of that area.

For sure...will do....thanks!

South India is beautiful - not sure if you're wanting to go to major cities but Bangalore, Chennai & Coimbatore great. Ooty is a little hill station town that's beautiful. I would highly recommend doing a tour of the south - Kerala as mentioned in previous comments is quite beautiful and these are safe areas to go to. I wouldn't recommend going to Mumbai if you're traveling alone.

Bangalore was on the list but you may have made the planning easier for me with the other suggestions....if you have any other advice pls pm me...thanks Sharon!

Goa

Thanks!

I'm sure you are aware of the risks as a female whilst traveling solo in most regions of India and Pakistan. Do not take risks. An amazing country with so much variation.

Definitely aware of the risks as I've been a few times but since I'll be alone this time, figured I'd start planning early. I'm hoping knowing the language and culture will work in my favor....thanks for the advice Corinne!

I would visit chandigarh, Panchkula has a nice Royal Garden to visit. Also if you goto Anandpur sahib, there is virsat e Khalsa

Aman I've been to Chandigarh a few times and love that city so I'll be working it into the itinerary...thanks!

My bucket list... Munnar, coonoor, Pondicherry. Kerala should be nice. Also consider visiting temples in south India. Sikkim is supposedly beautiful . You could consider homestays on some plantations in the south. I believe uttarakhand is beautiful too. Ladakh landscape is amazing from what I've seen but October may not be ideal.