10 Female Solo Travellers you Can Get Inspired From

For decades, women have been confined within the four walls of their homes. In the daily rut of duties and responsibilities, they have almost forgotten to enjoy their lives. Thankfully, things are changing. The same women who would think ten times before putting their foot outside the house have now become masters of their own destiny. They are giving wings to their dreams and are literally taking the road less travelled. These women are putting to rest myths such as it’s unsafe for women to travel alone. You might wonder who these women are? Well, they are normal women just like you and I. They’ve dared to buy that plane ticket and embark on a solo journey. Whether you’re an avid traveller or not, you must take inspiration from these female solo travellers who are seeing the world on their own terms and in style.

Solo Female Travellers in India for Instant Inspiration

• Kritika Goel

You’re probably familiar with this female travel blogger, Kritika Goel. Four years ago, she quit her full-time corporate job to become a content creator. Now she’s travelling the world and working with amazing brands. Her Pinterest-worthy Instagram feed will definitely want to make you pack your bags right now. With 156K followers on Instagram, Kritika has been serving some impeccable travel goals. She travels lesser-known places and creates in-depth vlogs on every place she visits. While a lot of travel influencers prefer exploring other countries, Kritika on the contrary prefers visiting the hidden gems of India. If you need some solo trip inspo, you need to check out her page right away.

• Tanya Khanijow

She calls herself a travel vlogger, solo travel enthusiast and travel filmmaker. We’re absolutely crushing on Tanya’s Instagram feed right now. She’s another travel blogger who quit her 9-5 job to travel the world. A travel buff in every sense, Tanya loves adventure, new cultures and different experiences. She takes travelling very seriously. Besides sharing in-depth vlogs on how to travel the world, she also shares tips for female solo travellers, conducts travel courses and keeps her followers updated with latest travel news. On her website, she also sells solo travelling merchandise.

• Kamya Buch

Kamya Buch calls herself a digital nomad. Her Instagram handle @wanderingkamya says it all. She considers solo travel a path to healing and self-introspection. With 204K followers on Instagram, Kamya is someone who loves discovering India’s lesser-known gems. Her Instagram bio too says “empowering you to manifest, heal & ascend with ancient ancestral traditions”. If you’re someone who is interested in exploring the nooks and corners of old cities in India, you should be following her page.  

• Shivya Nath

Shivya grew up in a protective family who were always hesitant about letting her travel solo. After high school, she went to Singapore for further studies. After getting a job offer from Singapore Tourism Board, she decided to quit her existing corporate job and began travelling full-time. From swimming with sharks off the East Coast of Malaysia to being featured by BBC and National Geographic Traveller India, Shivya has won several hearts with her exotic travel adventures. One look at her Instagram feed and you’ll see mesmerising pictures of waterfalls, mountains, forests and landscapes. If you’re hesitant about travelling alone, she will definitely inspire you.

• Archana Singh

The founder of “Travel, See, Write”, Archana Singh has travelled to 70+ countries. She supports sustainable and eco-friendly travel and is an ambassador for Lumix. She has also been to TED Talks, TBEX and WTM. Archana has also been featured by BBC, National Geographic, and various other travel giants and newspapers. Exploring off-beat destinations is something that excites her. Her aim is to inspire fellow solo travellers.

• Shramona Poddar

Shramona Poddar is a female solo traveller who aims at weaving stories about adventure, food, people and culture through her travels. Her Instagram handle @mishti.and.meat is testimony to her myriad travel tales. Unlike other travel bloggers, she enjoys visiting non-touristy places in India and abroad. A major highlight of her profile is that she frequently shares pictures of eateries women can visit when they’re travelling. Every picture on her feed looks like it’s straight out of a travel magazine. If you want some travel inspiration, you know whom to follow.

• Ankita Kumar

Inspired by her Instagram handle @monkey.inc, Ankita is a hyper travel monkey and solo travel content creator. She is someone who loves raw, unexplored and offbeat travel. Apart from being an avid travel enthusiast, she is also an adventure junkie. Skydiving, swimming with sharks and diving like a mermaid are a few glimpses you’ll get to see on her page. She also creates a lot of travel-related content to help her fellow travellers with various tips, tricks and hacks. Whether you want information on Maldives, Fiji or Egypt, her Insta page will sort you out.

• Preethi Parthasarthy

Most of the solo travellers on our list are women who’ve left 9-5 corporate jobs to start something of their own. Preethi is no different. Her Insta handle @peppytravelgirl is a colourful escapade and will literally set travel goals for you. From captivating landscapes to the most scenic beaches, her expeditions are worth following. She likes referring to herself as a “your midsize travel bestie”.

• Priyanka Chandola

Priyanka AKA @desigirltraveller is a solo travel storyteller. With 31.8K followers on Instagram, she not just believes in seeing the world but also learning from her experiences. As her Insta name implies, she loves exploring various hidden gems of India. If you’re someone who plans to visit Himachal Pradesh soon, you must check out her top recommendations.

• Sharanya Iyer

More than a travel enthusiast, Sharanya Iyer is an adventure enthusiast. Her Insta handle @trulynomadly is testimony to this. She got her passion for travel from her dad who worked as an airline marketeer. After taking a family trip to Iceland, she decided to travel solo. On her feed, you will find videos of her underwater. Scuba diving with sharks, visiting unusual places and going on incredible adventures is what motivates Sharanya. She will literally show you how to explore the world guilt-free.

We’re pretty sure these female travel bloggers have inspired you to pack your bags and set out on an adventure. Travelling in a group with friends or family is something anyone can do. If you want to learn through experiences, you must really consider travelling solo. It might seem a bit intimidating initially, however, once you’ve made up your mind, there’s no looking back. You can even check out the best female solo travel destinations.