As a woman in India, we're often told that it isn't all that safe to travel to places by ourselves. And to be honest, we can't really blame our friends and families for saying this because there is some truth to it. But that doesn't mean that you should let all of this get in the way of your travel goals. If you're someone who enjoys travelling solo and you're really looking forward to another trip, here are some places in India that are super safe to travel to.

If spirituality is your thing then boy will you fall in love with this place. The holy city of Varanasi attracts a large group of tourists each year and is always filled with melas, pujas and even yogis. This place will help you connect to your spiritual self.

Udaipur is touted as one of the most prominent honeymoon spots in the country which is why you won't really find a lot of solo men or women here and that ends up making it safer too. From gorgeous lakes to beautiful palaces and charming quirky little streets, this place will make you fall in love with it.

Due to its isolation and scenic appeal, Lakshadweep was already known as a tourist attraction for Indians since 1974. Bangaram is projected to become a major destination for international tourism. Marine fauna is plentiful. Water sports activities such as scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, sports fishing, yachting and night sea voyages are popular activities among tourists.

Pangong Tso can be reached in a five-hour drive from Leh, most of it on a rough and dramatic mountain road. The road crosses the villages of Shey and Sakti and traverses the Chang La, where army sentries and a small teahouse greet visitors. The road down from Chang La leads through Tangste and other smaller villages, crossing river called Pagal Naala. The spectacular lakeside is open during the tourist season, from May to September.

Shillong has steadily grown in size since it was made the civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in 1864 by the British. Places to visit are Elephant Falls, Lady Hydari Park, Wards Lake, Shillong Golf Course, Motphran, Shillong Peak, Capt. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Entomological Museum, Chrysalis the Gallery and Crinoline Falls.

Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, Sanghiji Jain temple and the Jaipur Zoo.

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. As tourists from all over the world are attracted to Rishikesh for yoga, rafting, and traveling, Rishikesh has become an international attraction. Rafting in Rishikesh is a popular sport in summer, but due to violations of rules most rafting camps in Rishikesh cause pollution to the river.

Flora around Darjeeling comprises sal, oak, semi-evergreen, temperate and alpine forests. Dense evergreen forests of sal and oak lie around the town, where a wide variety of rare orchids are found. The Lloyd's Botanical Garden preserves common and rare species of plants, while the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park specialises in conserving and breeding endangered Himalayan species.

Popular places to visit include forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, temples, shrines, pillared halls, mandapas, memorial structures, water structures and others.