These travel places offer an interesting mix of sights and sounds to make your travel memorable.
If you are looking for solo or group travel with other women, here are some destinations that you must check out.
Women who travel are always looking for safe places to stay. Whether you live in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or Chennai as a woman safety is your top concern when travelling and this is why this we have listed six destinations that are unusual and also have women-friendly accommodation. These sites offer an interesting mix of sights and sounds to make your travel memorable.
Delhi-Haridwar Highway
Surrounded by thriving farmlands, this is where you can experience all things rustic – think bullock cart rides, organic farming, nature walks, sugarcane field tours, seeding and potting. The Haiderpur Wetlands, often referred to as the Hidden Jewel of Uttar Pradesh is home to several migratory birds in the winter as well as the freshwater Gangetic Dolphins. Stop by at the Sardhana Church – the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, the only minor basilica in North India that dates to 1822. Stay at Namaste Dwaar, a wellness and hospitality space designed by Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates (PSDA). This is where you can enjoy a private Ganga Aarti as the hotel arranges diyas and flowers and will provide transportation to and from the ceremony. The property also has an array of wellness offerings that you can enjoy.
Parwanoo
If you are looking for an offbeat destination in Himachal Pradesh, Parwanoo is a great option. This is where you can experience a unique cable car ride at Timber Trail that gives you amazing views of the landscape. This is where there are many beautiful apple and peach orchards as the Shivalik Range ensures there is a conducive climate for their cultivation. Stay at Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort located atop a private hill and can be accessed via cable car. The property has an expansive spa that covers one lakh sq. ft. and offers several wellness treatments – this is where you can try the Turkish Hammam as well. This apart, the property is secluded and the only one atop the hill so you can enjoy some me time amid nature.
Kumarakom
If you are a nature lover and are looking for an experience that is rooted in the same, Kumarakom in Kerala is a great idea. This is where you can experience the famed backwaters of Lake Vembanad. Stay in a houseboat or take a sunset cruise, you are guaranteed to have a good time. Stay at CGH’s Coconut Lagoon for an immersive, cultural, and culinary experience. The property is an ode to sustainability and offers interesting experiences including a local tea experience that is served on a canoe rowed in by a local woman. The property organises cultural performances every evening and conducts guide bird walking tours through their inhouse naturalists.
Kevadia
For an offbeat Gujarat experience choose Kevadia which has come to the limelight post the installation of the tallest statue in the world – the Statue of Unity. Being in the Narmada District, this place is home to the Sardar Sarovar Dam reservoir on the Narmada River. With the Satpura and Vindhyachal ranges here, there are undulating landscapes swathed in all shades of green. While the statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is the biggest crowd-puller, the state of art zoo here which has 186 species of fauna is another place to visit. The Children’s Nutrition Park which aims to raise nutrition awareness in a fun manner is a must-see. The Unity Glow Garden is lit with LED glow lamps, Cactus Garden and Arogyavan are other places to bookmark. Hop on the km-long Ekta Cruise for a Narmada River experience. Stay at Statue of Unity Tent City -1 to experience what ecotourism is all about. This is where you can stay in luxuriously appointed cottages with a viewing gallery to see some stunning views of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The retreat conducts river rafting, trekking, and cycling as well.
Jawai
If you are looking for an unusual wildlife getaway, look no further than Jawai. Said to be the home of leopards, Jawai is a unique landscape that has many sights and sounds. Known for the harmonious co-existence of humans and animals, Jawai is where you can take jeep safaris to get up close with these famous cats. Stay at WelcomHeritage Cheetahgarh Resort & Spa, for an experience of all things wild. The retreat has its safari jeeps and naturalists who make it memorable. Also, they have jeep trips that end with breakfast with stunning views of the Jawai dam and the landscape around it. The food at this retreat is a great mix of unusual Rajasthani fare with other cuisine, making it an excellent choice.
Gir
If you want to see the Asiatic Lions, Gir is the only place in India where you can see them. Naturally, the forest safaris are the most popular thing to do here but you can also indulge in a spot of bird watching. If you are a shopaholic, this is where you can buy several of the local arts and crafts of Gujarat too. A crocodile breeding centre is also located in Gir which will be worth your time. Catch a performance of the local Siddhi Dhamal dance when you are here. Stay at Aramness Gir for a luxury village-inspired experience. The stay is all about understated luxury that is rooted in local storytelling. The retreat has specialised game drives with experienced naturalists, experience the jungle on foot with a specialist guide, and delve into Gujarati cuisine. The edible garden is a fine example of farm-to-fork in action and the wellness therapies at this spa are top notch too.
