5 Must-Visit driving holiday spots post the Coronavirus lockdown

Amidst this, ongoing Coronavirus outbreak the only thing which is keeping us safe from this deadly pandemic is ‘Social Distancing’. To protect us and to limit the spread of the Coronavirus the Indian government has imposed a nationwide lockdown. It’s been an over a month since we have been cooped up in our houses and for all those petrolheads and those travel-savvy peeps out there who have already planned on taking a car trip with their families, friends, girlfriends, colleagues, kids, Gardner, house help or even with their loneliness we have listed the top 5 Must Visit driving holiday spots to post lockdown.

5 Must-Visit driving holiday spots to visit post lockdown

1. Spiti

   

   Well if you are the person who has already visited Ladakh via road and are now thinking of exploring a new spot then this is the right place for you as and this magical and mesmerising piece of land is called Spiti a small yet the most beautiful town situated in the laps of Himachal Pradesh.

   Unlike Leh Ladakh, Spiti remains open in the winter too and the winter season looks and feels magical. Spiti is surrounded by many monasteries with some being more than 1000 years old. There are two ways through which you can reach Spiti the first one requires you to go from Shimla and the other goes through Manali. One thing is for sure that whichever way you go we bet you that you will encounter some of the best views of your life. And for all those adventure lovers if you get lucky you can even get a glimpse of the snow leopard.

   Popular Places to Visit in Spiti- Tabo, Kaza, Mudh, Komic, Langza and Hikkim

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2. Rajasthan 

   

   Well if you wish to visit Dubai but are on a tight budget then this might be the place for you. Rajasthan a.k.a Sasta Dubai is a state known for its rich hospitality, culture and service plus if you are an off-roading enthusiast then this is the right place for you as it offers some out of the ordinary forts and breathtakingly gorgeous dunes to tread upon.

   With so many places to see and so much to do you just can’t get enough of this place. And not only is Rajasthan the land of the Royals but also offers some of the best roads to drives that sweet ride of yours. So if you are not a mountain person or just hate cold weather like me than the beautiful landscapes of Rajasthan might just do the trick for you. And yes do visit the infamous Bhangard ka Kila which is doomed as the world’s most haunted place.

   Popular Places to Visit in Rajasthan- Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer

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3. Madhya Pradesh
   

   

   for those South Delhi and Bombay peeps who have only seen Madhya Pradesh in the Incredible India Add then this might the golden opportunity you might not want to miss. It is a well-known fact that Madhya Pradesh is India’s most underrated state.

   So what it doesn’t have any sandy beaches or mesmerising mountain but what it holds inside its wildlife sanctuaries and national parks like Kanha are much more beautiful and worth giving a shot. Not only that Madhya Pradesh also houses a vast number of temples and mosques just in case your inner Indiana Jones calls you. The state also holds a large number of Tigers, flora and fauna.

   Still want more you can also visit Bhimebetka rock shelters, on the outskirts of Bhopal which still holds pre-historic paintings dating back to over 10,000 years. So Madhya Pradesh seems to be the best car trips after lockdown for people who are looking to visit some less touristy places.

   Popular Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh- Pachmarhi, Bhedaghat, Dhuandhar and Bhimebetka

4.  Ladakh

   

   This place is a cliche and this place is a travellers pilgrimage for every vehicle owner whatever it may be and the best and the most adventurous way to visit Ladakh is to start from Delhi to Manali and then going further up till Leh Ladakh.

   The roads which will lead you to your journey might get a bit treacherous but during this trip, you will surely encounter some most of the iconic and breathtaking scenic views you have ever seen and believe it or not the monasteries, mountains and glacial lakes will surely help you nourish your soul.

   Visiting Leh Ladakh can make all the lockdown blues vanish in just a jiffy. So we do recommend you to visit Ladakh if you wish to find and explore new things. And don’t forget to visit the famous 3-idiots point where Chatur gets to know who the real Phunsuk Wangadu was.

   Popular Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh- Nubra, Hanle and Khardung La

5. Sikkim

Well, believe it not but there is no place better and more beautiful to visit other than Sikkim after this lockdown ends. Sikkim is truly a wondrous state and originally the word Sikkim comes from two words su, which means “new”, and khyim, which means “palace” or “house” which truly defines the awestruck scenic views and its prismatic beauty and mesmeric charm. Some of the most known attractions to visit while in Sikkim are its lush forests, gurgling rivers, Buddhist monasteries and serene lakes which can help you release all the stress which had been mounting due to the on-going Coronavirus pandemic.

Popular Places to Visit in Sikkim- Gangtok, Pelling, Lachung, Yumthang

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