On the other hand, it is completely potential that a first-time solo traveler will uncover one thing new. Solo travel means doing what you need without having to fret about another’s reservations or preferences. As a solo traveler, itineraries are flexible and you’re free to wander as you please. I was literally half asleep once I randomly booked return practice tickets from Mumbai to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is approximately 29 hours of the journey both sides which crosses various states of India. I imagine the train is the easiest way to explore and traverse amidst nature.