With the current pandemic taking a toll on most of us, the last few months of the lockdown haven’t been easy. The extended lockdown paved the way for the ‘work from home’ trend in India.  For some, work from home resulted in low productivity mainly because of distractions at home. In such a landscape, a lesser-known trend of workcation has resurfaced. A workation is a vacation where you work too. With working from home becoming the new normal and travel restrictions being eased, many resorts are now offering good workation packages for working professionals.

If you live in Delhi, there are some good options that you could consider for your workation spots. When you think of resorts, tranquility and nature, the pink city of Jaipur is something that cannot be overlooked. The distance between Delhi to Jaipur is roughly about 270Kms. If you are not up to driving, then you can book a safe and affordable Delhi to Jaipur One way taxi with a trusted driver to get you there.

Let us now look at some of the finest workation resorts in Jaipur –

Tree of Life Resort and Spa –

The Tree of Life Resort and Spa is a boutique resort in Jaipur that is nestled among the Aravalli Hills. Spread across different levels of the resort, it offers spacious villas with a living room, a domed bedroom and bathroom, an outdoor spa, and a sunken tub. Most importantly it offers good Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the resort to help you stay connected with your workplace whenever you want. Grandeur is the word apt for the villas and you will be treated nothing less than a royalty. There are several packages that can be explored based on your budget. A 5-night workation package inclusive of breakfast starts from Rs.27999/-

Le Méridien Jaipur Resort & Spa

Located amid a picturesque landscape, Le Méridien Jaipur Resort & Spa is synonymous with quiet luxury. Offering superior services and a broad range of amenities, Le Méridien is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. Some facilities include 24-hour room service, 24-hour front desk, excellent Wi-Fi connectivity, and recreational facilities, including hot tub, fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, and spa. Le Méridien offers various packages for workation travelers too. A 5-night package inclusive of breakfast starts from Rs.29950/-

The Gold Palace & Resorts

The Gold Palace & Resorts is an exclusive blend of Mughal landscaping and lavish magnificence. Stay in lavishly designed rooms, which are divided into Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite and Gold Suite. LCD TV with DTH, telephone, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee maker, mini bar and electronic safe are available in all rooms. This resort offers special packages ranging from Rs.12499/- for 2 nights, inclusive of breakfast and dinner.

Riverarch Green Fields Resort

Riverarch Green Fields Resort is a luxury resort amidst the Aravalli hills. It is set in a natural habitat with all modern facilities and luxuries desired for a peaceful and comfortable workation. Riverarch Greenfields Resort offers studio rooms, having a king-size bed, soft sofas, sit-out loggia, a small cookhouse and good in-room Wi-Fi. If you wish to take a break from your work, you could immerse yourself in learning experiences like village tours, trekking, and farming that can also be arranged if required. Packages starting from Rs.28000/- for 5 nights inclusive of all meals, makes it an ideal workation stay.

Once the workation ends, you can book an economical Jaipur to Delhi one way taxi to get you back home. There are daily operating cabs from Jaipur, which you could book to take you back home.

Conclusion

With companies extending the work-from-home (WFH) routine, employees have started looking at workation options. The workation trend is gradually picking up as the work-from-home routine has taken its toll on physical and mental well-being. These destinations are usually within a few hours of driving distance from cities nestled in remote hilly or seaside areas. Most companies are now toying with the idea of WFH, even after the COVID situation begins to improve. And working professionals are beginning to feel that workation helps to maintain a positive work-life balance.

However, while traveling during COVID times, it is important to choose those resorts who comply with all the protocols set by the Government. Hence thorough research from your end is essential. You must also follow all the necessary protocols of washing hands with soap, sanitizing, maintaining social distance, wearing masks and gloves, thereby helping to control the spread of the virus.