Top Places to Visit in North India While Easily Maintaining Social Distancing

Top Places to Visit in north India While Easily Maintaining Social Distancing

COVID-19 has brought with it self loads of troubles and restrictions to all of us and particularly for travel enthusiasts. It is very difficult to decide if it is safe to travel or not and it is imperative to ensure that all travellers follow the authorised SOPs diligently. 

As the situation improves, several local authorities have eased restrictions or have made it necessary for tourists to test for COVID-19 on their arrival and quarantine themselves till the results are issued. It is also mandatory to have the Aarogya Setu app for your safety and for others. In this blog, we will be sharing top places to visit in north India while easily maintaining social distancing.

1. Patnitop

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About 112 km from Jammu, the famous hill resort of Patnitop is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 m, across which the Jammu-Srinagar highway passes. With endless meadows and panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, Patnitop is a perfect place to experience nature at its picturesque best and widest. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breath-taking views of the valley of the Chenab basin and the Pir Panjal range beyond. In winter, December to February, the resort is generally covered with snow, thus offering a spectacle for everyone to experience.

However, in the current times, ensure that you stay in a hotel that practices all the standard safety measures set by the government and local health authorities. And one such location is Skyview by Empyrean, where you can experience adventure activities backed with world-class hospitality and other amenities, Skyview by Empyrean is the apt place to visit. The major attraction of this location is that the place has the highest ropeway in India in terms of ground clearance and has one of the longest zig-zag ziplines in Asia. Besides the magic carpet, tube sledge, and hiking trails. For food lovers, the scenic destination offers several culinary delights in its restaurants and cafes.

The entire property was comprehensively audited for Covid-19 preparedness by SGS, leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. They certified Skyview By Empyrean as a safe destination for all visitors with strict SOPs like face masks, online bookings, thermal screening, social distancing, sanitization routines, digital menus, etc.

Further, all the adventure and the ropeway cabins undergo deep disinfection and sanitization before allowing guests to enter at both the terminals, and only 4 passengers are allowed at a time inside the cabin.

2. Khajjiar:

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This beautiful destination is in Himachal Pradesh and is famous among honeymooners as well. It is also popularly referred to as mini-Switzerland and offers a few fun activities like paragliding and horse-riding making it one of the best places to visit in north India. Surrounded by lush greenery, this place also witnesses snowfall during the winters making it even more beautiful. However, this place was not commonly explored even during the pre-COVID times and thus is less-crowded. Given the current scenario where very few people will choose to travel,  it is going to be even more peaceful. Hence, if you decide to visit this place, you will be able to maintain social distancing easily. Visit this place for some solace as you go around seeing picturesque meadows, lakes, and more.

3. Kalimpong

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Another famous place to visit in north India, this time on the north-eastern side, Kalimpong is a beautiful hill-station located in north-east India and is a perfect haven for those who want to go to less-crowded yet beautiful places. This place is one of the most important tourist destinations in West Bengal. For nature lovers, there is plenty to explore here. With rich flora and fauna, beautifully lined pine trees, and lush green valleys and meadows, you will simply feel enchanted. Since it is not commonly explored, the crowd is also less during this time and thus makes it suitable to go to. It also witnesses snowfall and has majestic views of the Himalayas that will leave the discerning traveler to only want to come back again.

4. Gurez Valley

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This is another less explored destination in India where you can go which offers social distancing. This valley offers breath-taking views and is perfect for those who want to explore nature at its best. You can only go here for trekking or hiking. If you want to explore more about this place in terms of culture, you can choose to stay at a place where the locals are closer to your stay. The valley also has beautiful rivers and places that offer a perfect spot for picnic and more. And since it is not commonly explored, the crowd will also be less and you can explore places by maintaining proper social distancing and have a safe trip with your loved ones.

So here it is, the list of top places to visit in north India while easily maintaining social distancing and keeping yourself and your loved ones safe.

5 Best And Unexplored Places To Visit In North India

We are sure you would agree with us when we say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world that we know.  The travel and tour industry has been one of the most severely impacted industries globally and it is no different in India. People will now seek to explore places that facilitate social distancing. In this blog, we will share with you 5 best and unexplored places to visit in north India after the lockdown.

New habits and measures have emerged to become the ‘new normal’. In the weeks gone by, the government announced relaxations in the lockdown measures and we all are hopeful that in the weeks to come, there will be more relaxation in the lockdown. This would mean looking out for unexplored places that do not feature large crowds and yet offer experiences that will create memories to last forever.

Let’s take a look:

1. Doodpathri, Kashmir

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Doodpathri or literally translated to ‘Valley of Milk” is a pristine hill station in Kashmir, 42 km from Srinagar, and is situated at an altitude of 8,960 ft above sea level. As per the local legend, the famous Kashmiri saint Sheikh Ul Alam prayed here. The water flowing through the lush green meadows have a milky white appearance from a distance and remains cold even in summers. You can experience a diversity of multi-coloured flowers while you holiday here. Not to forget, the famous Tosamaidan is in proximity to this destination. The bowl-shaped alpine valley features snow-covered mountains and meadows of Deodar and Pine. In summers, you can also witness daisies, buttercups, and forget-me-nots making Doodhpathri one of the ideal places to visit in north India in summers. Additionally, the most convenient way to visit Doodhpathri is by flying into Srinagar and then hiring a cab. Also ensure that you are exploring the vicinity of Doodhpathri such as Dishkal, Palmaidan, Tangnar, and Mujpathri.

2. Skyview Patnitop by Empyrean

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Continuing in Jammu and Kashmir, if you are looking for adventure-filled weekend getaways from Delhi, I would strongly recommend visiting this destination. The scenic tourist destination features India’s highest ropeway in terms of ground clearance hovering over scenic lush evergreen forest. Additionally, you can also experience various adventure activities like tubing sledge, magic carpet, and zig-zag zipline. For the foodie in you, Skyview Patnitop or Patnitop Gondola as it is locally called has a gamut of dining options to offer. The vast open spaces will allow you not only to enjoy the outdoors but also to make the most out of social distancing. This destination is located 2 hours away from Jammu city and can be accessed throughout the year. This largest Indo-French mountain infrastructure project of India promises something for everyone and is one the best places to visit in north India.

3. Hemis National Park

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Located in Ladakh, Hemis National Park is the only national park in India north of the Himalayas and is the largest notified protected area in India. The national park is famous for spotting one of the rarest animals in nature – the snow leopard. You can also observe the golden eagle, Himalayan Snow Cock, Eurasian brown bear, and the Tibetan wolf. This unique park offers several routes for trekking from mid-June to October. You can also witness the Indus river meandering north of this national park. However, the best chances of witnessing snow leopards would be in late December-January. While you are here, you can also explore the 400-year old Hemis Monastery.

4. Khirsu

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Situated 92 km from Dehradun in Uttarakhand, this less explored hill station is set at an altitude of 1700 m. The highlight of this picturesque destination is the 300 km panoramic view of the Himalayas. Some of the mountain peaks visible from here are Nanda Devi, Panchchuli, Nandakot, and Trishul. The dense forest of Pine, Deodars, and Oaks cover the pathways filled with mushrooms, apple trees, herbs, wildflowers and so much more making it one of the most exotic holiday destinations in India. You can also engage in trekking and mountain biking while you are here.

5. Kalpa

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One of the most serene villages in the old Hindustan Tibet Road in Himachal Pradesh, Kalpa is situated 260 km from Shimla. This exotic destination has all the virtues of a heritage village. While you explore this hamlet which came into prominence under the rule of the British government, don’t forget to explore Narayan-Nayani temples and Hu-Bu-Ian-Car Gompa Buddhist monastery founded in the 11th century AD. According to the local legend, Kalpa is the winter home of Lord Shiva. The highlight of this scenic village has to be the view of Kinner Kailash mountain during sunrise. The best way of reaching Kalpa is by hiring a cab from Shimla and driving through the picturesque landscape of the road to this village.

So there you have it, 5 best And unexplored places to visit in north India. We hope you enjoy your next trip.