I was always envious towards the vacations/picnics of foreigners; specially when I see the beautiful pictures. I was always wondering why we (Indians) not even making attempt towards this as this little glee can make a big difference in our life.
When I say vacation, its not the bachelor trips. It was there since years.
Things are changing now and thanks to technology for that. I understood (may be wrongly) that its lack of infrastructure that prevented many from making suck trips (though they had money to make it) .
Things are changing now and thanks to technology for that. I understood (may be wrongly) that its lack of infrastructure that prevented many from making suck trips (though they had money to make it) .
In my childhood if we want to make a trip to totally new place where we never been to, the only way out was to check with nearby travels or check availability of known people in that locality for inquiry. then, we have to manage with whatever they provide which am so sure is not the best!
now things changed drastically, we have mobile apps to see the tourist spots across country , guides on Dos and Don'ts, way to reach there, provision to find apt travel plan, pay safely from home, see the place before we plan, contact numbers in case of emergency etc.
But still I feel something is missing!
Making a trip to Wayanad, Kozhikkod, Aleppy, Munnar and Trivandrum (from Kochi) which are all Tier I tourist spots (people from all over globe visit such places) is not what I meant by picnics. we need to develop infrastructure for Tier II and Tier III or even IV places so that vacations will be peaceful and all will get their private spaces. [Like we can have private resorts in Tier I tourist spots which is costly]
We equipped with technology to promote any new place but we do lack in infrastructure. We don't want big investment like acres of private land or big resorts in all places. In my opinion, we need cheap, small but beautiful hangout places for a family and non-drinkers (for alcoholic any place with a bottle will be more than sufficient!).
My thoughts:
1. Kerala has 44 rivers (in paper) , so if you have a land close to any of the river, from where you have awesome view, keep the nature intact and make small seating arrangements and make provision to have food and sanitation. Device safely measures in case if someone want to enter the river.
2. If you have old traditional house with some land, rework on it, convert it into a beautify picnic spot where a family or two can spend a day happily.
3. If you live in a city and there are lot of waste/unused land available with Govt. Call for a society meeting and discuss how can you convert that land into a small tourist spot. Come up with a plan and contact Govt officials and get it done. [don't plan for building construction or similar activities where there are chances to have dispute in future. so govt may not give any permission]
4. Organize art/sports/Performing events in available open houses. Open air- amphi theatres are not only for party meetings and religious programs. use them effectively.
5. Popularize local events/celebrations/interesting programs so that more people can reach-out for a different experience.
In short, Let us NOT fight on our diversities & make money out of it and enjoy life.
Note: This is applicable for all states in India. find-out things related to your tradition, culture and present infrastructure and plan.
Create Opportunities.
