The year 2020 isn't the one we were expecting for or were prepared for. We all had our travel plans, plans to set our foots into unknown territories, plans to visit that place one more time, embrace the beauty of the nature one more time into wilderness, climb that mountain one more time, but corona virus pandemic has hit us so hard that we are contained in the territories of our home.

Like every nightmare, this will be over too soon. We will again start dreaming  about  our travel plans. We will again bounce back on the face of this corona virus pandemic and free the traveler within all of us.

We all know that international travel will not be back to normal or rather recommended for time being. Our economy has taken a hit and we all should come together and explore what we have in our country. Lets put a rain check on our international travel plans and give our domestic tourism a boost to stable the tourism economy of India.

Growing up I always thought that foreign countries are so mesmerizing, but like they say grass on the other side always looks greener. A place is what its people make it. I have been to 5 countries and in my experience India has its own charm when it comes to what it has to offer to the world in tourism context.

India isn't known only for its cultural diversity but is also a home to most exotic destination and picturesque places. The sheer diversity of the places will leave you awe-inspire and enthralled.

If you are making plans or thinking about travelling after Corona-virus pandemic to reboot and refresh your mind, there are plenty of places in India that you can visit with your family or you can fly solo. Let's take a look at few of them


1. Jawai, Rajasthan


If you are a wildlife enthusiasts, Jawai in the Pali district of Rajasthan is the place for you. You can expect to come face-to-face with an apex predator Leopard in Jawai. It also goes by the name "The Leopard Hills". Enclosed in laps of Aravalli hills, the sight of vast grasslands with a touch of Jawai bandh is a sight to behold. The most remarkable thing about Jawai is the leopards and humans living in harmony is worth appreciating. Its a place where wildlife and humanity comes together to appreciate nature. The leopards in the area exhibits an uncommon behavior that make it a mystery waiting to be solved.

Besides wilderness, you can visit Jawai to see the simplicity of rural populace, to find solitude and breathe fresh air which is in short supply these days.

If you are visiting with family & friends, you can stay at a luxury tented camp hosted by Sujan Luxury Camps & Places. Wi-fi, Jeep drives in wilderness with experienced guides, massages & swimming pool are part of package

How to reach -

Nearest Airport Udaipur
3 trains from Jaipur

Its a good get away destination post corona virus pandemic.



2. Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu

Though civilization abandoned Dhanushkodi followed by a cyclone in 1964 but it's beauty remains untouched till day. You will be amazed to see mesmerizing sunrise & sunsets, white sand, the breeze filled with serenity, ruins of the civilization reminding that nothing remains forever except the nature.
There is not much to explore in Dhanushkodi, but its definitely worth a day. If you are planning a trip to Rameshwaram, you can get a cab from there to naval post and from there hop on to a mini van or Commander Jeep.

Its a good serene beach destination post corona virus pandemic.


3.  Sandakphu, West Bengal

Welcome to the land of poisonous flora amidst dense forest and valleys. Skip this place if you are not a trekker or doesn't posses high level of fitness. The journey to the highest peak in West Bengal commands high level of fitness and enthusiasm. It is located at an elevation level of 3636 meters. The trekking begins at Manebhanjan and passes through dense forest and end in a stunning views of Kanchenjanga that makes it worth the while.

Its a good trekking destination post corona virus pandemic.

4. Silent Valley National Park, Kerela



Behold the most spectacular & magnificent gift of nature to mankind, The Silent Valley National Park. The pristine glory of this tropical rain forest has remain hidden from the grasps of the travelers and explorers.It is located in the laps of Nilgiri hillls, within Palakkad district of Kerala. Due to extreme whether take adequate precautions before visiting the place. The best time to visit this place is from December - April.

Nearest Airport - Coimbatore & Kozhikode
Nearest Railway - Palakkad

5. Bhalukpong, Arunachal Pradesh


If you are a distressed soul and looking for some soul searching, this place has all your answers. It casts spell at the first sight and fascinates every explorer with its tribal lifestyle, traditions & culture. It is nested in the foothills of Himalayas in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Due to its remote location, it doesn't get due attention compared to mainstream travel destinations of Arunachal Pradesh. There are plethora of outdoor activities that you can do in Bhalukpong like fishing, hiking, trekking, river rafting, camping etc.

Nearest Airport:Tezpur
Railway Station : Guwahati (215 Km)
                      
The list is never-ending, but hopefully my post on Top 5 places to visit after Lockdown will increase the hunger of traveler within you to start traveling again. Before you make travel plan for these destinations, make sure to check travel advisories of their states to avoid any inconvenience.