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a Solo Woman Pilgrim Exploring India & the World

Intrepid solo travelling

These are the notes and stories of a solo woman pilgrim as she meanders through the world on adventures in known and unknown regions of the map. Fueled by a deep quest towards ultimate well-being, this blog includes her solo cycling trips around the world, ancient temple explorations, spiritual experiences, reflections on life, social challenges, balancing her work life and on-the-road stories.

Adiyogi Complete Guidebook to this Iconic Shiva Statue

Most detailed and complete guidebook for this monument built by spiritual leader Sadhguru and his in-house team. Whether you are planning a visit, researching info or looking for accessories – this is the one stop page for all the relevant information.

Solo Travel Safety: What Happens if Something Goes Wrong?

I travel solo. I land up solo in all sorts of random places – religious events, cycling in the countryside, ancient temples and recently trekking the himalayas.

Cycling in Different Corners of the World

All my cycling adventures around the world including countries like Germany, Denmark, Australia, Taiwan, Spain, Thailand and of course India!

Traditional Spirituality with Contemporary Independence

Over the years I have bridged the traditional spirituality that is ingrained deep in all of us Indians and the contemporary aspirations of an independent, modern woman who loves her solitude. I have found deep satisfaction by balancing these aspects. If you follow my blogs, I suspect you will find these different aspects merging and co-existing, each with its own elan. Thus, from calling myself a ‘solo woman traveller’, I feel more satisfied in saying ‘solo woman pilgrim’. Cause that is what all my travels and explorations are – a pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is more about how we are within ourselves rather than necessarily having an external goal of a specific temple. Though, of course, I am often meandering around temples and ashrams and ‘traditional spiritual’ spots on my journeys.  🙂

Solo Nomad Life

Know more about woman solo travel, living nomadic life, working remotely and other challenges.

Shiva Yatra, Isha Mahashivratri 2023

Pilgrim Tales

Thoughts on ancient temples, yoga centers, religious festivals and spiritual truths.

cycle tour in thailand

Wild Roads

Stories of my intrepid solo adventures cycling, camping, hiking ….

All My Recent Blogs

Arunachala Girivalam Preparation Checklist 

Preparation points as you plan for your Arunachala Girivalam …

Nimbargi Sampradaya Pilgrimage Trail, Nath Tradition | Nisargadatta Maharaj Lineage

Nimbargi Maharaj –> Umadi Bhausaheb –> Siddhrameshwar –> Nisargadatta : A nath sub-path

A Quick Intro to The Nath Sampradaya

Let’s take a peek into the Nath Sampradaya…

Why Traditional Dharamshalas Don’t Allow Solo Pilgrims

Pondering on this strange archaic situation of traditional dharamshalas of India

Curate Your Shirdi Sai Baba Trip: One-Stop Blog Post

Writing this blog post to help you experience the most on your Shirdi yatra…

Joy of Gujarati Winter Vegetables: Undhiyu, Umbadiyu & Other Special Foods 

The food scene in Gujarat changes quite a bit during winter…

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