By Shreya Raj Dubey
Well, we all know how this lockdown situation is treating us for the past 14 months and the worst part is that none of us were prepared for this. But what we can be prepared for is the after pandemic trips. Since we all are tired of being at home and not being able to socialize, let’s make a list of places we can visit after the lockdown with our friends.
Nothing would feel better than meeting your friends after a long time, so to add a cherry on top, plan a trip together (without a return ticket). After all, no journey is long or boring if you got good company. So here are few places listed that you can soon plan a trip to:
- GOA. Stating the obvious, Goa has to be on the top of your list and a priority. The nightlife and the beach parties at Goa are a scene worth all the hype. Although what people don’t know is that Goa isn’t only about late night parties, you got to enjoy the water sports like scuba diving, boat rides, paragliding, etc, plus visit the historical and beautiful Portuguese architecture.
- Manali. It is a high altitude town situated in Himachal Pradesh. Yes you got it right, it is a common destination for honeymoon couples but that does not mean you cannot visit this amazing place with your friends. There is just so much to do in Manali that you won’t get enough of this place ever. Pack your bags and go hiking, or you could try biking, when it’s snowing you could also try skiing and much more.
- Andaman and Nicobar. Does this place even need an introduction? Still, I’ll give you one. So basically it’s a union territory of India that comprises 572 islands. So if you are a water baby you got to visit this place for the crystal clear underwater experience. Also, visit the Barren Island Plateau, the only active volcano in Asia.
- Rishikesh. A beautiful city in the state of Uttarakhand, it has got a lot to offer. Apart from all the sightseeing, there are so many sports and adventure activities to take part in; you could go for river rafting, bungee jumping, camping, trekking, cliff jumping, etc.
- Shimla. Capital of Himachal Pradesh, this city is so mesmerizing that you just wouldn’t want to return. With the dense forests and snow covered mountains, this is a perfect vacation destination. One should always get on a toy train when visiting Shimla and collect souvenirs from the Lakkar bazaar.
- Rann of Kutch. Located in the Kutch district of Gujarat, it is the largest salt desert in the world. The view of the white desert is especially beautiful on a full moon night. Also, the Rann Utsav held every year, between November to February, is too fun to miss.
- Pondicherry. Or also now called Puducherry, is another union territory in the state of Tamil Nadu that is worth visiting. You get to witness the beautiful French architecture in this city. There is a lot to do in this gorgeous place; visit the beaches and churches, go scuba diving, explore the nightlife, etc.
So now that we have a list, which of these beautiful places are you planning to visit first? Let us know by commenting and do suggest if you have any other place in mind as well. Remember, traveling sets your soul free and always keep doing what makes your soul happy with the people that make your heart smile.