How can a young woman travel safely in India without having set destinations or a travel partner?

It is perfectly safe, if you follow common sense. Buy a Lonely Planet India guide, latest edition, that should be enough. if you have specific queries, email me !!

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Generally stick to the larger cities, poplular tourist circuits, they are safer. Also south india is generally safer then north India. The rule of the thumb is stick with the crowded areas and you should be safe

u can always take a tourist guide with u.u can first visit south india n then move to north india.south india is more safe n u have a lot of dance and music skools only in south india.each state of india has a different culture.i m sure u will have a nice time.its better u fully travel in airplanes n not in trains n buses.this would be safe.dont buy everything u see in the roadside.they will hike the prices and sell it.try learning atleast a few words of the local languages

I guess so. India is not exactly a land teeming with predators. If you dress and behave conservative enough, chances are nobody will even notice you. For discovering the cultural diversity, you will need to tour the villages. Just ensure you have proper lodging arranged beforehand when you visit remote locations. If you are visiting South India, pay a visit to Kerala Kala Mandalam http://www.kalamandalam.com/

There will not be a problem if you travel alone but if you take a tour package from some reliable travel agent then only it is possible as all the time you have a driver and Guide with you so there will not be any problem. you can enjoy the culture of India for that pls visit this link and ask if you have any questions http://www.holidayclubindia.net/ http://www.holidayclubindia.net/culture_holidays_india.html

yes first i too welcome you to India , you need not worry everything should be ok and if you are going for a cultural adventure as you told its better you plan everything and where to go and how many days and your booking all be done in advance .visit through any holiday makers who will take over all the arrangements ,i am also planing to go in august to learn about the kerala art forms . i have done my arrangements with saroma holidays , i was suggested for home stay as i will be staying there for 3 months and i have got the booking done through them if it will be use full to you , you can use the information and queries with them. all the best have a good stay and hope you will get opportunities to understand the vast culture of India .

Dear Kainai... First of all I welcome you to India. India is country of great diversity. You would definitely enjoy your visit. Since you are taking advice from people much in advance regarding potential risk while you travel to India...I have every reason to assume that you are a sensible young women...and therefore...there should be no problem...you will find your way. Only thing that you need to plan is number of days you are going to be in India...places of your interest... Visit site www.incredibleindia.org which is the official website of Ministry of Tourism, India. For safety purpose keep a mobile with you....and keep in touch with some known one....to keep an update on your location. Take a mobile connection of BSNL, which is having wide coverage, cheaper than most other service providers. This connection would be most useful if you plan to travel the remote areas. Wish you best of journey...good luck

grt ur own car and call if u need help