9 Destinations for Work Away from Home

22 January 2021 / Tags: change in scene, destination, pandemic, rewind, traveller, travelling, wanderlust, work away from home, workation, working

9 Destinations for Work Away from Home

With the pandemic not subsiding, being stuck at home can actually become depressing. During this time all you need is a certain change in the scenery. With the lockdown at ease now, you can use some time to get away from your work from home or the office situation to relax and unwind without compromising on your work too. ‘Workation’ is the newfound buzzword among millennials who quench their wanderlust by working from exotic places. If you are stuck with work and also need a vacation, work away from home might be the solution. Here are some places you can go for your ‘workation’.

1. Manali, Himachal Pradesh

If you find solace among the picturesque hills and mountains of the Himalayas then Manali might just be the ‘workation’ you are looking for. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Himalayas this might just be the place for working far away from the madding crowd. Manali is known for trekking, row boating and other fun activities, if you are feeling a little adventurous this might just be it. Due to the pandemic it is likely that Manali will be less crowded than usual and might provide you an amazing destination for work away from home.

2. Mount Abu, Rajasthan

The only hill station of Rajasthan is a tourist hub and known for its waterfalls, lakes, rivers and evergreen forest might just be a place for the nature lover in you. Need a change from the typical office setting or even your house? With the scenic beauty of Mount Abu, it is the destination for work away from home or even office. 

3. Goa, Goa

We get it, not everyone is a mountain person. If you are a sea person and see yourself working on a beautiful beach, sand under your toes, with the sea breeze in your hair, sipping cool drinks, Goa might just be the right fit for you. As a tourist destination you might get accommodation within your budget with a good WiFi connection. Goa is for nature lovers too. So get backpacking already. 

4. Lonavala, Maharashtra

Away from the noisy, busy, crowded city of Mumbai, Lonavala is the perfect retreat. It’s a hill station surrounded by green valleys which becomes alluring during the monsoon. It is a retreat from the busy city life where you can work in peace surrounded by the greenery and natural beauty of the place.

5. Darjeeling, West Bengal

A small town in the state of West Bengal, situated in the Himalayan foothills, with Mt. Kanchenjunga providing a quaint backdrop is another destination for a mountain person. Famous for it’s black tea plantations, the ‘toy train‘ and cool ambience, it is a decent place for quenching your wanderlust as well as work.

6. Vizag, Andhra Pradesh

if you are looking for a city for your workation and at the same time want to be surrounded by the scenic natural beauty, Vizag is for you. It is located close to Araku valley, so after completing your work day you can go pay a visit there during the weekend.

7. Puri, Odisha

At least once in a lifetime all of us must have been to Puri. If not then now might just be the time for you to check that off from your travel list. With the beaches, Chilika lake and a few cultural and historical places to visit, Puri is a perfect tourist spot and might be the destination for your workation. There are ample hotels with WiFi connection and a few hotels provide rooms with the sea view. What’s better than the sound of waves and the view of the sea from your room while working?

8. Udaipur, Rajasthan

If historical and culturally rich places are your thing then Udaipur is your go to place. The ‘city of lakes’ has a few forts and lavish royal residences. It is a great tourist place as well as place for you to work. 

9. Shillong

A hill station in northeast India is known for its gorgeous Elephant Falls, parks, and many more beautiful sights and locales. Shillong is one of the safest places for female solo travelers. So ladies what are you waiting for? This is a perfect getaway for you to work in peace and unwind.

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