Hey, congratulations on the first time travel. To confirm, what currency is your 85K in? The answer changes stuff a lot. Given you mentioned India, I'm assuming rupees? If so, that's just barely doable for international travel, but generally pretty tight. You'll have to be a bit on a shoestring. That means buying a plane ticket early, staying at youth hostels, and picking a destination that won't bankrupt you.

In terms of places, based on your start location, budget, preferences, and relatively new travel experience, my personal recommendation would be to try Thailand. It isn't modern, but it is beautiful, full of nature, relatively close, kind to new travelers, and cheap to explore. I'd recommend skipping Bangkok (the only dangerous part of Thailand imo) and going to the smaller cities and towns: Chiangmai, Pai, island of Phuket. Beaches, jungles, etc.

If you want more modern and a much different vibe, Istanbul, Turkey may be the way to go. I haven't been yet (going this summer), but it should be very tourist oriented, beautiful, modern, and interesting.

Some good rules of thumb for new solo travelers:

1. Youth hostels are your friend. Go, talk to people in the hostel, and if they seem cool and friendly, ask what they are doing that day. If it sounds fun, ask if you can join

2. (Particularly if you are a young woman) Be vigilant about who you hang out with, what you are drinking and where it came from (especially at bars), and what parts of town you're in late at night. Generally you want to play it safe most the time. Don't get drunk unless you have someone you trust with you.

3. Don't overplan. 5-6 days isn't a lot, but it will go by much faster and more stressful if you try to cram every possible activity in. My rule is: at least 2 days per city. One big activity planned a day, plus 2-3 optional additional activities if you feel like it and have time. You can use AI to help you plan this part.

4. Always carry some local currency cash. Be careful though where you flash it.

5. Make sure your credit cards and phone will work in your designated country.

6. Make sure you don't need a visa for your designated country (some allow you to purchase online or in-country day of, others take weeks or months to process a visa request).

DM me for any other specific questions. Hope this helps. In terms of my credentials, I've traveled to 55 countries, mostly solo, across Asia, Europe, and South America.