Five of the best workation destinations in India : New Year’s Travels

More Trendy concept : Workation

Workation is a new concept which is trending these days combing work and vacation together, allowing people to work remotely while  exploring new destination. Workation concept has been on a rise after the invasion of Covid era where, many companies had offered a work from home concept.

Workation gives a location flexibility and gives you a much needed break from the routine life with the ability to not skip the office days by taking a leave and pay cuts.

Exploring India’s best workation destination to  make your new year travel’s worth a remember.

1. Dharamshala workation:

Location: Dharashala lies in the upper reach of the Kangra Valley situated in the lap of Himachal Pradesh.

Best time to visit: The Best time to visit Dharamshala and make the most of your workation is between end of February to June.

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Dharamshala region:

• Mcleodganj
• Namgyal monastery
• Bhagsunag Falls
• ST John’s Church
• Triund
• Library of Tietian work
• Dharamkhot
• War memorial
• Kunal Pathri Temple
• Dalai Lama Temple
• Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Dharamshala:

• Pilgrim visiting
• Lake seeing
• Wildlife watching
• Trekking
• Visiting museums
• Watching Folk dance and enjoying the music
• Visiting the Hot Springs
• Gulping delicious delicacies
• Shopping
• Enjoy rope way rides

2. Goa workation:

Location: Goa lies in the southwest coast of India lying in the lap of the Konkan region.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Goa and make the most of your workation is between Late October to start of January.  

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Goa region:

• Dudhsagar waterfalls
• St John Baptist Church
• Anjuna Beach
• Vegator beach
• Goa Museum
• Panjim
• Calangute beach
• Baga Beach
• Palolem beach
• Agoda fort and beach

Things to indulge in: Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Goa:

• Try your luck at Casino
• Indulge in water sports
• Enjoy Scuba diving
• Enjoy cruise rides
• Try paragliding
• Go cycling
• Shop
• Indulge in traditional delicacies
• Enjoy hot air balloon ride
• Enjoy parasailing
• Experience night life in clubs

3. Gokarna workation:

Location:  Gokarna is a small temple that lies in the south coast of India lying in the lap of the Uttara district of Karnataka region.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Gokarna and make the most of your workation is between Late October to mid of March. 

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Gokarna region:

• Om Beach
• Mahabaleshwara Temple
• Paradise Beach
• Kudle Beach
• Gokarna Beach
• Yana Caves
• Half Moon beach
• Mirjan beach
• Koti tirth
• Maha Ganpati temple
• Kumta
• Bhadra kali temple
• Nirvana beach
• Sirsi
• Small Hell beach
• Belekan beach

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Gokarna:

• Water sports
• Camping
• Trekking
• Religious activities
• Indulge in traditional delicacies
• Shopping

4.  Himachal workation:

Location: Himachal lies in the north region of India and is one of the Indian State.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Himachal and make the most of your workation is between Late October to mid of June. 

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Himachal region:

• Spiti Valley
• Rohatang Pass
• Daikund Peak
• Great Himalayan National Park
• Shimla
• Manali
• Dharamshala
• Triund
• Hampi Valley
• Kasol
• Kasauli
• Kaza
• Manikaran Gurudwara

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Himalaya

• Paragliding in hills
• River rafting
• Trekking
• Sky diving
• Cycling
• Shopping
• Indulge in traditional delicacies
• Enjoy folk dances and music
• Enjoy nightlife

5. Kasol workation:

Location: Known as the Hamlet that lies in the lap of Kullu district of the Himalayan range.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Himachal and make the most of your workation is between Late October to mid of June. 

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Kasol region:

• Nature Park, Kasol
• Manikaran Gurudwara
• Parvati river
• Tosh

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Kasol:

• Camping
• River Rafting
• Trekking
• Wildlife adventure
• Shopping
• Indulge in traditional delicacies

6. Kerala workation:

Location: Kerala lies on the tropical malabar coast and is a Indian State.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Kerala and make the most of your workation is between Late October to mid of June.

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Kerala region:

• Munnar
• Alleppy
• Wayanad
• Thekdi
• Kochi
• Varkala
• Kumarakom
• Kovalam
• Periyar National Park
• Kollam
• Bekal
• Thrissur

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Kerala:

• Pilgrimage
• House Boat stay cations
• Visit Tea Gardens
• Wildlife adventure
• Shopping
• Indulge in traditional delicacies
• Jungle safari
• Visit Kerala backwaters

7. Manali workation:

Location: Manali is the Himalayan resort town that lies in the lap of Himalayan range.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit Manali and make the most of your workation is between Late October to mid of June. 

Places to visit: The following places are happening in Manali region:

• Him Valley
• Hidimba Devi Temple
• Beas river
• Solang Valley
• Gulabo
• Vashisht Temple
• Rohtang Pass
• Manu Temple

Things to indulge in: One can indulge in the following activities when in Manali:

• Camping
• River Rafting
• Paragliding
• Skiing
• Adventure Sports

Conclusion

One can plan any of the above places for workation as vacation on all of these places is a stress buster.

FAQs

1. What is the ideal days to plan a workation in Gokarna and Goa?

Ans: At both the places the ideal time to plan a workation in Gokarna and Goa is between 3 to 4 days.

2. Can one a trip in monsoon to Kerala, Goa and Himachal?

Ans: Trips in monsoon are not only risky and not preferable to taken at any of the locations namely Kerala, Goa and Himachal.

3. Which is the best workation to relieve the stress?

Ans: From the Himachal in the north to Goa in the middle to Kerala in the south all of the places are best stress relievers.