The pandemic is not over yet. And travel is far from reality. With the second wave of the COVID-19 still roaring in certain states of India, and a third wave expected to hit later this year, travelling from one state to another in India is a long road ahead. With lockdown after lockdowns denting the travel industry in general, it will be interesting to know the direction future travel will be taking all along. If you’re planning to travel to the next touring destination, here are five important points to consider. Read on.

1. First, check if the travel destination is affected by COVID cases. Travelling to even moderately COVID-affected places is a strict no-no, and by taking a decision to visit such states or cities with your family or friends can be a high-risk decision. Check the daily cases and active case load using MyGov Corona Helpdesk website before making an informed decision to travel.

2. As we have seen in the previous blogs, vaccination to counter the viral activities is the only way forward. It is important to vaccinate your family members fully before deciding to travel. Failing to vaccinate your family can result in varied health-risks associated with COVID.

3. Even if you and your family are fully vaccinated, it is important to consult a physician for expert opinion. Senior citizens are always at a great risk during travel in the post-pandemic period. Greater care and precaution should be exercised if at all the elderly people in the family are travelling.

4. Check if there are any travel restrictions in the place you are travelling to. In the case of restrictions, you will not be able to enjoy all the public places around, and need to restrict yourself down to only places that are granted accessibility.

5. Finally, talk to your travel agency or tour operators before travelling to a particular region, and always seek a second opinion with your family before travelling to the planned destination.