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6 Best Places For Solo Women Trip in Maharashtra

With the world becoming increasingly more gender sensitized, women have discovered new ways to enjoy their freedom. Solo travelling, now a big hit among women, has recently taken the tourism industry by storm. India, especially, with its diverse geographical regions and cultures is an attractive destination for women travelling alone. If you are a woman interested in exploring the beauty of India, alone, the state of Maharashtra might just be the right place to start with. In this article, we tell you about the best places in Maharashtra which solo women travellers must visit!

Thoseghar Waterfalls

Best places for solo women travellers in Maharashtra

One of the most picturesque destinations in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Thoseghar Waterfalls is the ideal destination for working women in Mumbai and its surrounding cities of Maharashtra! The verdant greenery of this place is mesmerizing to the hilt, and the windmills in the vicinity lend it an altogether unique appearance. Guides are available to take women deep into the nearby forests, which are rich repositories of diverse species of plants and animals.

Even though the fun of bathing in the waterfalls has to be missed out on, due to official regulations of the State Tourism Department, a visit to this site is a nourishing experience in itself. The gorgeous waterfalls radiate a different aura during the monsoons!

Velas

Best places for solo women travelers in Maharashtra

Otherwise a sleepy village in the Ratnagiri district, Velas has been brought to the forefront of Maharashtra Tourism by its indigenous turtle festival. Decent knowledge of the Maharashtrian customs shall come in handy for those who have prior experience of watching these festivals. Famously known as the Konkan Turtle Festival, this local event is annually organized by the people of Velas.

Here, with some patience, one can find numerous baby turtles rupturing their shells and coming out in the open. The sight of throngs of people taking pictures of these rare moments is pretty common in Velas, at this time of the year. Beaches are expansive here and these turtle festivals are mostly held on beaches. A woman who wants to take a break from her hectic work schedule and the mundane chores of urban life might just want to check out the soothing effect of the atmosphere of this village on the human mind!

Diveagar

Solo women traveller in Maharastra

The best knowledge and arguably the richest experience of visiting the Konkan coastline can be accrued in Diveagar, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Beaches are found in plenty, and palm trees dot the landscape of this region. The weather is salubrious at all times of the year. Infact, most tourism experts would say that Diveagar can help you understand the very heart of Maharashtra.

Mahabaleshwar

Best places for solo women travellers in Maharashtra

Love strawberries? Come to Mahabaleshwar! A lovely hill station in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar’s charm can be matched by only a few other places in the country. Being the source of the Krishna River, Mahabaleshwar is also an ecologically important region in the state. Strawberry gardens constitute the commonest of sights here. You are likely to the ripe fruits hanging from the trees all along the streets in the city. Women can find ample company in the diverse population of tourists who can be seen here at all times of the year.

Lonavla

Solo travelling in Maharashtra

Yet another picturesque hill station of Maharashtra – this one located in Pune. Though fascinating at all times of the year, Lonavla’s effulgent beauty goes up manifold during the monsoons. Residents of the nearby metro cities are often seen making their way to this place during weekends. Waterfalls, greenery and good food – companionship is never likely to be an issue here. Rajmachi Point, Duke’s Lake, Valvan Dam and Tiger’s Leap are some of the most well known tourist destinations around Lonavla. A woman travelling alone is likely to forget all about her loneliness while travelling from one sightseeing point to another!

Pune

Solo traveling in Maharashtra

A city that has achieved dizzying heights of prosperity in the recent times, Pune is one of the most visited places in Maharashtra. Cleanliness, greenery and round the year good weather constitute the most important salient features of this city. Women travellers are often seen exploring Pune on their own. With malls, marketplaces, cinemas, discotheques, amusement parks and nearby hill stations, Pune offers you all possible ways of spending quality time with yourself!
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