Here’s why you should pick Rajasthan for your post-lockdown trip!

Rajasthan, ‘the land of maharajas’ is home to different types of travellers. Be it business travel or destination weddings, this historical abode is every person’s dream. If you were planning a vacation to Rajasthan in 2020 but had to cancel out due to the pandemic, here is some good news for you. The Rajasthan government has introduced a new tourism policy which promotes the ‘Short Stay, Safe Stay’ initiative. This is in a bid to ensure that tourists visiting Rajasthan do not have to worry about their safety. If you have been planning that post-lockdown trip since forever, now is the right time to execute it!

The Initiative

Alok Gupta, the Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department said, “The department has released comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hotels, film shooting, and tourist venues. The department is promoting the ‘Short Stay, Safe Stay’ concept to ensure that travel enthusiasts from nearby states can come to rejuvenate in a safe and secure ambience.” Considering that the festival season is around the corner in India, the Tourism Ministry of Rajasthan has decided to make the state a safer environment for tourists.

Tourist attractions in the cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Jaipur are also making efforts to ensure that tourists have a seamless experience. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also pay a visit to Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park and the like. Most of these attractions are very well connected with public transport and are at a comfortable distance from the airport.

Plan of action

Tourism is a major revenue contributor to the state of Rajasthan. All efforts are being taken to ensure that their economy is up and running due to which a task force has been assigned to supervise the process. Different forms of tourism like tribal tourism, desert tourism, wellness tourism and MICE tourism are being kept open as options. The tourism department will monitor the response to each form of tourism following which an analysis will be derived for future trends.

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Although the current scenario is such that social distancing and mask norms have to be followed, Rajasthan as a state is trying to prove that safe travel is the new normal. A new form of tourism which is being encouraged currently across India is short getaways for the weekend. Rajasthan is also trying to carve a niche in this sector to ensure that there is some form of revenue generation from tourism. With Rajasthan being the destination wedding hub, a major target audience will be the wedding market. If all goes well, the ‘Short Stay, Safe Stay’ initiative undertaken by the Rajasthan government will prove to be one of the most successful ventures.

With safe travel becoming the new normal across the globe, staycation options are a great way to get rid of lockdown blues. We at Pickyourtrail bring to you some of the best deals to fulfil your wanderlust. With appropriate safety measures in place and following the required rules, the new normal can truly become a fun-filled experience.