Let\u2019s face it! The official lockdown of a couple of months felt more\nlike a year. And, in all this time, many of us have missed travelling more than\nanything else. Several people realised that binge-watching shows and baking\nbread are only fun for so long. We all wished we could pack our bags and go on\na vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, some good news on that front is here. The government is now\neasing up restrictions and gradually lifting the lockdown, which means people\ncan go travelling again. However, travelling post lockdown will be a completely\ndifferent experience as opposed to touring before the pandemic. We will have to\nwear masks, and maintain a safe distance from other people, get our temperature\nchecked at airports and train stations, and even get tested if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if the pandemic has set you back financially, you can treat\nyourself to a vacation with a travelling loan. Many lenders offer attractive\ntravel loan interest rates to cover all trip-related expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can check with your lenders, to ascertain what costs they will\ncover. You can even use an online travel loan calculator to accurately plan\nyour EMIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you planning a trip anytime soon? If so, this article will tell\nyou everything you need to know to stay safe. Read more to find out how and\nwhere to travel after the lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you get any post lockdown travel ideas, install the Arogya Setu<\/em> app on your phone. You\nshould carefully go through the quarantine policies and other entry\nrequirements specific to your travel destination. Essential items that you must\npack include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any list of travel essentials post lockdown has to start with masks.\nCarry at least a couple of masks, or preferably a whole pack, to be on the\nsafer side. You should also get a few pairs of gloves. That way, you won\u2019t have\nto make direct contact with elevator buttons, door handles, etc. If you desire\nadditional protection, you could use a face shield or an entire PPE kit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to use public transport while travelling post lockdown,\nyou must carry disinfectant wipes with you. Before sitting, wipe down your\nseat, armrests, or any surface around you that could have infectious droplets\non it. Be careful not to use the same wipe on your hands or face. Also, wipe\nyour mobile phone, handbag\/wallet, watch, shades\/glasses, etc., from time to\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry a hand sanitizer on your person at all times. If you don\u2019t\nhave disinfectant wipes, you should use hand sanitizer immediately after\ntouching objects like elevator buttons, doorknobs, etc. When transacting in\ncash, sanitize your hands immediately after putting the change away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid making payments in cash and using the ATM. Instead, use\nmobile\/internet banking, UPI and digital wallets. In doing so, you will be\neating up your phone battery a lot more, which is why carry a power bank to\nmake sure your phone doesn\u2019t die while you are out and about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Read:<\/strong> Check Out The Travel Essentials Post Lockdown You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Read:<\/strong> Quick Tips to Travel safely in Post Lockdown World<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Airlines are also taking several measures to ensure a safe journey\nfor passengers during this time. And that may cause a spike in airfares, but\nyou can take a travelling loan to cover this added cost and all your other\ntravel-related expenses. Also, you can use an online travel loan EMI calculator\nto plan your repayment schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Read:<\/strong> Air Travel in Post Pandemic World: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hotels have also been taking extensive measures to ensure a safe\nstay for guests during this time. To compensate for these added costs, many\nhotels have increased their prices. But you can still afford a room in your\nfavourite hotel by taking a holiday loan. Go the lender\u2019s website to check your\ntravel\nloan eligibility<\/a>, and use their holiday loan calculator to select a\nrepayment plan that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, it has been observed that\ntravellers prefer weekend getaways over extended trips and long vacations.\nAlso, people\u2019s likeness towards road trips and homestays has increased\nsubstantially. Homestays are considered safer as opposed to hotels, which are\ncrowded more often than not. Road trips are another great way to ensure travel\nsafety post lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no housekeeping, no room service, and no direct contact\nwhatsoever during homestays. Moreover, people are gravitating towards remote\ndestinations to escape a swarm of tourists, which is otherwise a possibility at\npopular destinations. Also, homestays and road trips in most cases will cost\nless than a hotel. That will matter especially to people who have taken a travel loan<\/a>\nto finance their holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Read:<\/strong> Holiday Plan Got Cancelled due to COVID? Pick Up Your Travel Plan Again<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Coronavirus crippled economies and industries all over the\nworld. Companies were pressed to downsize, and many people were laid-off. As\nsuch, businesses could stay afloat only by cutting costs, wherever possible.\nEmployees were told to work remotely from their homes. Meetings and conferences\nwere also held online over platforms like Zoom, Skype, and Google Meets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Management now has an entirely different approach as to what\nwarrants an international trip, and what doesn\u2019t. International flights to\ncertain countries are still banned, and stringent budgetary restrictions have\nalso made businesses reluctant to send employees on international business\ntrips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, many nations have strict quarantine policies. The business\nthat could otherwise be taken care of in a day or two might be delayed if\nemployees have to quarantine themselves for 7-14 days. Paying for their lodging\nand food for such an extended period would qualify as wasteful expenditure.\nTherefore, business with international clients is being conducted online for\nthe most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are planning to travel after lockdown, India has a wide\nvariety of experiences to offer. From snow-covered mountains to expansive\ndeserts, and lush green forests. Some of these places are welcoming visitors\nagain while observing strict safety measures and adhering to the necessary\nguidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your post lockdown travel ideas include camping and hiking, Chail\nHills is the right place for you. Wherever you go in these dense forests, you\nwill be surrounded by lush greenery and breath-taking views. Tourist\nattractions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you visit, you must register yourself on the official state\nwebsite. You must produce a negative Covid-19 test report from an ICMR approved\nlab and book a hotel at least five days in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite being the oldest forest reserve in the country, the\nBori-Satpura Wildlife Sanctuary is relatively unexplored and doesn\u2019t see as\nmuch footfall as its counterparts. For that reason, the wilderness here is\nuntouched, and wildlife flourishes. There are almost fifty different mammals\nand thirty species of reptiles here. It is home to tigers, leopards, sloth\nbears, wild dogs, giant squirrels, and a variety of other Central Indian\nspecies of animals and birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Domestic visitors are required to quarantine, only if they are\nsymptomatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unsure about where to travel after lockdown, India has\nseveral isolated beaches that might interest you. These beaches are usually lesser\nknown and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can have a\nquiet, serene, and socially distanced seaside experience on any of the beaches\nlisted below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All these destinations are ideal for travelling on a budget. But if\nyou still need financial assistance, you could take a travelling loan. Use an\nonline travel loan calculator to plan your repayment schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Read:<\/strong> Safest Places To Visit In India For Your Post-Quarantine Travel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMasks and gloves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tips to ensure travel safety post lockdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plan a weekend getaway, a road trip, or a homestay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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