5 Most Common Types Of Travellers On a Trip

What Type Of A Traveller Are You?

Have you ever wondered what kind of a traveler you are?

The Tech-Savvy one, who wants to view every destination through the lens of his new camera or maybe, the fashionista traveler, setting new holiday trends in every vacation? Every traveler seeks a holiday destination with a prior priority in mind and each one, also views different places in varying perspectives.

While the beautiful backwaters of Kerala might serve as a muse to a nature-lover, the royal heritage of Jaipur might be a more attractive deal to a luxury traveler. While the vibes of Goa might enchant a party-lover, the affordable streets of Ooty would work the same magic on a budget traveler. Each place aligns with the kind of travel experience you want to achieve.

Still, haven’t discovered what kind of a traveler you are? Worry not! Here we have a list of 6 types of travelers and places each one can visit.

1. The nature lovers

If you are someone who appreciates the beauty of outdoors, you know you will find your heaven sitting beside the seashore and watching the waves rather than taking a dip in a rooftop pool.

Nature holds a special place in your heart, and you know it. You love to prosper in its lap and a vacation to observe nature’s spell is a great way of reconnecting with yourself, for you. Rather than flying to the most popular cities, you would rather choose to land in a quiet, unspoiled terrain.

Hence, if you fall in this category of travelers- you will love to spot the beautiful tea gardens of Munnar, lose yourself in the misty paradise of Wayanad and witness the magnificent falls in Coorg.

Places to visit- Wayanad (Kerala), Munnar (Kerala), Coorg (Karnataka), Khajjiar (Himachal Pradesh), Ziro (Arunachal Pradesh), Valley of Flowers (Uttarakhand)

2. The lone wolf

Traveling in a group is always fun, but a solo trip can be a life-changing experience. Some people, realize the essence of traveling alone and choose to hit the road only with their own company.

Friends serve as the best travel partners, but there’s nothing like the freedom of traveling on your own terms and discovering a new ‘you’ at every turn. Do what you want, when you want to. No accountability, no reigns. Make friends in every place you visit and do not limit yourself to anyone else’s boundaries.

The lone wolf yearns for independence and seeks to explore new depths in each vacation. You will usually spot them trekking solo in Spiti Valley or roaming the colourful streets of Gangtok as they interact with its culture.

This year, as you set out for your solo journey, do check out these places to put your inner lone wolf to action.

Places to visit- Dharamshala, Spiti Valley, Ladakh, Gangtok

3. Budget travelers

Travelling can be all about new experiences, interactions with diverse cultures, lip-smacking food, friendly locals and.…. a huge dent in your bank balance. A luxury for many, a lifestyle for some- staycations can either render you with the best possible experience in a nominal cost or leave you silently cursing the capitalist economy we live in.

Be it a business trip, a road journey back home, a vacation in your hometown or an en-route location- metropolitan cities don’t really get the adrenaline rushing in travel junkies. They can be familiar, monotonous and not to mention extremely high-priced.

If you’re someone who prefers traveling on a budget, places like Pondicherry and Goa can offer you top-notch experiences on a shoe-string budget. Your trips to these places will definitely prove to you that the little wonders in life do not cost us much and it is the cheap thrills that make vacations truly memorable.

Places to visit- Pondicherry, Mcleodganj, Ooty, Goa

4. Backpackers

Backpacking might not be the most luxurious way to travel, but it is definitely one that does justice to your entire trip. Besides being budget-friendly, backpacking also serves the purpose of being convenient. You learn to travel with what you need, rather than what you want.

If you are one to fall under this category, you know you want to put your adventurous spirit to rest and interact with the beautiful culture of every place that you visit. Places like Kanyakumari and Darjeeling offer just the right environment- warm locals, cheap thrills, scenic beauty, and beautiful cultures- to make your backpacking trip worth every moment.

Places to visit- Shillong (Meghalaya), Kasol (Himachal Pradesh), Darjeeling (West Bengal), Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu)

5. Luxury travelers

While the definition of ‘luxury’ might vary for everyone- luxury traveling basically means traveling without any inconvenience and haste. A vacation without stress, routine and lack of anything naturally fall under the label of a ‘luxury vacation.’

So, if you are someone who prefers to spend their vacation in air-conditioned hotels rather than walking miles in the sunny weather, or if you want to have a truly royal trip this year- then places like Udaipur and Jodhpur with their popular heritage of royalty and first-class service are just the right fit for you.

Places to visit- Udaipur, Kodaikanal, Allepey, Jodhpur

6. The groupies

If you are someone who hates the idea of eating alone on trips, and would rather be surrounded by familiar faces rather than go on an adventurous voyage alone- then you fall under the category of the ‘Groupies’.

These are the breed of travellers that love having a bunch of friends to back them up in every experience and for them, a trip is truly about who you are with, rather than where you are. This class will be typically easy to spot, as they would be visible in packs, clicking insta-worthy pictures or giving passers-by a mildly pleasant surprise by their collective laughter.

Places to visit- Goa, Rishikesh, Manali, Agra, Gokarna, Andaman and Nicobar, Mount Abu

So, have you found your type in the list yet? Or perhaps you exist in a completely separate category?

Even better, maybe this year, you can try shifting loyalties and have beautiful vacations from every perspective.

OYO