How to choose the right tour group if you are a solo traveller

July 27, 2024 | 15:11:38

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Solo travelling is one of the best ways to see a place. It allows for adequate freedom to explore a place at your own pace. More and more Indians are choosing solo trips over travelling with family or friends. There is the headache of matching schedules with friends, as are budget constraints. Remember that Goa trip that never really materialised because of timing, life, and other woes? Solo travel is probably the answer to all these logistical mismatches.

Such is the allure of solo travel among Indians that the American Express Travel 2024 Global Travel Trends Report in January-February this year revealed:

34% of Indians are planning on travelling solo more often this year vs global average of 18%
84% of Indians planning on travelling solo in 2024, plan on taking a solo trip centred around self-love and treating themselves
Reconnecting with themselves (46%), getting a break from chaotic daily life (39%) and being independent (34%) are the top reasons Indians would consider going on solo trips.

“Indian travellers are embracing the spirit of adventure and exploration in 2024, driven by a desire for new experiences and cultural immersion. From using travel hacks to embarking on solo journeys, Indians are redefining the travel landscape with their changing preferences and behaviours,” said Sanjay Khanna, CEO and Country Manager, American Express Banking Corp, India, in a press statement earlier this year.