Women across India and beyond are increasingly embracing solo travel as an act of freedom, healing and self-discovery. From first solo trips to navigating safety concerns, this feature explores how women are redefining what it means to move through the world alone. Through real experiences from solo women travellers, the story looks at independence, resilience and the growing cultural shift around women choosing to travel on their own terms.

Keshav Arya, Founder of PureLuxe, breaks down how the Middle East conflict is quietly reshaping Indian outbound travel. From longer routes and rising airfares to the growing “Look East” shift, here’s how travellers are rethinking where—and how—they travel in 2026.