Published 14:05 IST, November 5th 2019
Solo travel to South Asia: Top 5 must-visit-destinations in the region
Planning to travel solo to South Asia? Here are the top five places that you must include in your travel itinerary that will help you have a fun 'me time'
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re is dearth of places to travel in South Asia as re are many countries with a rich history to explore. In fact, re are some places in South Asia where you can easily travel alone. With ease and friendly locals, it has become possible for most of travellers to travel solo. Here are top 5 places which are must-visit and safest even to travel alone.
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Siargao, Philippines
Siargao is a surfer town and whenever a place attracts people for a sport or shared interest. It tends to bring in a lot of solo travellers. Even if you’re t into surfing, re are plenty of activities in Siargao from Sugba Lagoon to rock pools and joy of just getting on a motorbike and going for a ride.
Hai
Hai is stranger to busy streets and even though many of m are scattered with n-stop motorbikes, re’s still a vibrant scene here for solo travellers. He to Old Quarter for outdoor seating, backstreets and 50c beer. If re’s any hostel group in Vietnam that is best at bringing people toger, it’s n-or than Vietnam Backpacker Hostels. re are two in Hai to choose from. Original, smaller and more personable or Downtown, eccentric and exciting. Eir way, you’ll definitely meet fellow solo wanderers for life here.
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Gili Air, Indonesia
Gili Trawangan is most popular and has a well-deserved reputation as a party island, but its neighbour Gili Air gives you a bit more room to brea. It has a more chilled out vibe while still being social. This small island also has gorgeous beaches and vibrant under-water life. Though more of a tourist island that doesn’t offer much local interaction, it’s a nice stop to relax and have some fun between trekking in Java or climbing Rinjani in Lombok.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Pretty much everyone travelling through Cambodia makes Angkor Wat a major part of ir itinerary. Thanks to awe-inspiring Angkor Wat temple complex, it’s a bustling town with expats, tourists, and locals.
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Luang Prabang, Laos
It’s incredibly easy to meet people in Luang Prabang, Laos. Even if you have your own private bungalow, which is common, bars and restaurants are a prime place for meeting ors. It’s one of few places in Laos where you can stay out past 11 if you he to bowling alley, and it’s got a wealth of cool things to do like taking a sunset cruise down Mekong River, or heing to aquamarine blue waterfalls just outside of town. mix of French and Laotian cultures lends itself to interesting architecture and food, too.
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13:40 IST, November 5th 2019