A workation translates to working on a vacation. The pandemic has made people work from home to prevent the risk of contracting the disease. Work from home has not been easy for people. Some are having difficulties due several distractions and some are unable to concentrate because they are used to work in an office. To overcome this problem Millennials are searching different solutions. One of the most common solution that is being widely used is a workation.
People religiously look out for places where they can have a vacation and work at the same time. Meaning, people are looking for peaceful places, close to nature where there are good networks for seamless working and if the stay is offering free wireless internet of a good speed, then it is an added advantage and will attract people looking for workation. Due to pandemic, many home stays and cottages are made workation friendly offering a desk, good speed internet and home like food. Other things which are an addition and attract such individuals is a place with nice view and quiet environment where they can work comfortably with a view.
Travel Art has made a list for all the workaholics who now should take the much needed workation to relax but not stop working. Travel Art will make sure that you reach your destination with ease without anything to stress about. Our luxurious Mini Bus on Rent Service ensure comfort and our experienced staff will ensure that you reach safely. The following are top destinations for a workation:
- JIBHI: The one destination which is not on radar of any tourist is Jibhi. Situated in Himalaya, amidst of thick forests and quiet villages, Jibhi is the perfect place for a workation. It is easily accessible by road and is untouched by tourists. The nearest railway station is Chandigarh which is 260km away from Jibhi. One can only reach Jibhi by road using a cab or bus. Main roads are closed in winter and monsoon due to snowfall and landslides respectively, so it is advised to do your research regarding the route beforehand. The best time to visit Jibhi is March to June and late August to early November. The average cost of living in Jibhi of a month is around INR 12,000.
- BIR: A settlement in the Kangra Valley, near Dharamshala is famous for adventure activities like paragliding, hand gliding and camping. This settlement has a combined population of Himachalis, Tibetans and a community of travelers who are mostly international. Bir has many cafes, monasteries, workspaces and meditation centers. One can take a cab or a toy train from Pathankot to reach here. But the most preferred and reliable mode of transport is a bus. The best time to visit Bir is from April to June and October to December. The average cost of living in Bir for a month is around INR 11,000.
- VARKALA: One of the very few cliff side beaches in India are in Varkala. Famous as the ‘Pearl of the Arabian Sea’, Varkala is in Kerala. There are a few coastal cities which are less crowded and Varkala is one of them. One can stay in a sea facing accommodation and work there with an amazing view. Several accommodations here come with a garden, a hammock and a good internet access. Since the place is not largely known, there are very less tourists, mostly locals can be found here. When not working, you can visit the beach and enjoy the light wavs gliding past your feet and see the sun melt into the ocean during sunset. One can reach here by train, air plane or road. The best time to visit Varkala is from October to March. The average cost of living in Varkala for a month is around INR 14,000.
- UDAIPUR: The city of lakes is best known for its palaces and royalty. Famous amongst celebrities and foreigners, Udaipur is also an amazing destination for a perfect workation combined with great views. Udaipur has so much to see and capture. The floating gardens and palaces make Udaipur picturesque. The less known fact is that Udaipur has many hostel options too specially designed for people on a workation, which includes a desk, a beautiful view and a good internet speed. The best time to visit Udaipur is from October to February. The average cost of living in Udaipur for a month is around INR 15,000.
- KULLU: The Valley of Gods, famous for its apple orchids, Kullu is a place of peace. Kullu has recently got recognition as one of the best places for a workation. This happened after Kullu introduced wood cabins in thick forests with all the amenities that a person on workation can possibly think. Some might think that the secluded place is no good for a person trying to work online but Kullu has got it all covered with accommodation, internet and food. Kullu’s approach for living a more nature centered life is increasingly growing on millennials. To spend your free time, one can visit the Great Himalayan National Park and do water activities like rafting and fishing to relax and replenished. The best time to visit Kullu is from March to June. The average cost of living in Kullu for a month is INR 12,000.
- DARJEELING: Darjeeling is perfect for people looking for co-working spaces with people of young age group driven to work and on a workation. One can easily get company here and work with like minded people. Apart from this, one can enjoy free time in tea gardens by sipping on a cup of Darjeeling tea and look at the picturesque view of snow covered Himalayas. One can also hop on Darjeeling Himalayan railway, it is an unconventional way but it is perfect for seeing breathtaking views. The best time to visit Darjeeling is from April to June. The average cost of living in Darjeeling for a month is INR 14,000.
- KERALA: Sitting in a houseboat, while sipping filtered coffee and working is as peaceful as work can get. One can also choose sitting in a balcony and enjoying a view of the beautiful backwaters of Kerala filled with greenery. Kerala is filled with people who are enthusiastic about studying and working, hence one will not have a problem finding a good companion or a place to live and enjoy. When on a break, you can go out and enjoy authentic South Indian cuisine served on a banana leaf followed by visit to the beach to get rid of all the stress and tension and just relax while humming to the sound of waves. The best time to visit Kerala is from October to March. The average cost of living in Kerala for a month is around INR 15,000.
- LANSDOWNE: A well hidden hill station which has pleasant weather all over the year. Lansdowne is not very famous amongst people who are looking to travel and visit hills. It is still not known very well and considered a normal place. But in reality, Lansdowne is as beautiful as it gets. Laying in the lap of lush green valleys, Lansdowne is a quiet place with not much inhabitation. One can visit here to be at peace and to be close to the nature and to enjoy working. The sun shines bright here and there is always mild breeze crossing your face. One can easily find home stays and small hotels to stay in during their visit which offer internet, food and other necessities for a person on a workation. The best time to visit Lansdowne is from March to November. The average cost of living in Lansdowne for a month is around INR 9,000.
A workation necessarily does not have to be a month long, one can also take a workation for a couple of days to just rejuvenate. In today’s fast paced life, one cannot leave work even on vacations, hence the term workation was formed and is being largely used by people, mainly millennials, all over the world. If your work never stops that does not mean you cannot take a vacation. Doing both things at once and owning to both of them is what the working class is all about now.
At Travel Art, we understand how important your work is for you and missing even a second could be disastrous. Our luxury buses are equipped with personal outlets to suit your needs and the most comfortable buses which can be found in a bus with an addition of extra leg room so that you can working during your journey too, without having to worry about the battery being dead and waiting for someone else to leave the port or seat not being comfortable enough to work or there not being enough space to stretch your legs once every now and then. Travel Art has Bus on hire in Noida Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, New Delhi to suit you and your work’s need to make sure nothing is left and you are up to date in everything and anything you do.
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