Travel the world without moving an inch, virtual tours of 10 top places to travel in this lockdown!

Aastha Negi April 15, 2020

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The word “travel” has become irrelevant in the present scenario with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

With the increasing need to maintain social distancing, there have been strict restrictions on traveling all over the world.

But there is good news for all the travel enthusiasts. We have come up with some virtual tours in COVID dictated lockdown.

Here is the list of top places to travel through the virtual tours in lockdown:

TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

This ivory-white marble mausoleum was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Believed to be an eternal symbol of love, this monument was recently visited by US President Donald Trump along with his family and PM Modi.

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Although everyone around the world might be skeptical about visiting China nowadays, a virtual tour will surely not harm you. This fortified system built across the northern borders of China spreads for a length of more than 20,000 km. In the mentioned virtual tour shows certain archaic portions of the ancient wall which are mostly visited by tourists.

MACHU PICHU, PERU

This is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes ranges of Peru. This is described to be one of the most magical places to visit on the Earth. This is included in the list of the 7 modern wonders of the world.

THE PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, EGYPT

This just might be your chance to see these Egyptian wonders if you haven’t yet. The Giza Pyramid complex includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid Menkaure, along with other small pyramids around them.

GRAND CANYON, USA

This is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River which is located in the US state of Arizona. It stretches for a length of 277 miles and is more than a mile deep. You will see a layered band of red rocks as far as your eyes can take you.

Mostly famous for its famous sunsets and scenic views, this place is now only a finger touch away from you. Also, the comforting part is that you won’t have to trek along to see this.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE, ENGLAND

We bring you the chance to sneak-peek inside the Queen’s house. To all those who have watched the epic historical drama “The Crown” on Netflix, you must be familiar with the royal household and its ways.

This virtual tour gives you a more intimate experience around the palace and allows you to have a close at each room. A must for those you are intrigued by the lives of the English royals and want to see it with their own eyes.

LOUVRE – PARIS, FRANCE

This is the most visited art museum in the world and now with the shutdown imposed due to the pandemic outbreak, the officials have come up with this new alternative.

The virtual tour takes you to every exhibit including the world-famous half-length portrait of Monalisa. Detailed explanations are also provided with each exhibit.

THE SAN DIEGO ZOO, USA

The zoo authorities have put up live cameras to record the various antics of the animals and you can enjoy this experience sitting in your living room. All you have to do is to go to the official website and select the animal you wish to visit and you are taken to your destination!

SISTINE CHAPEL, ITALY

Located in Vatican City, the religious epicenter of the Roman Catholics and the home to the Pope, this is now open for virtual tours after the lockdown imposition.

Tourists all over the world can now enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this historical monument and that too without hustling amidst the otherwise huge crowd.