Chaloghummne presents you “Work from Mountains” – Be a Digital Nomad!

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Work from home is trending right now, and has become an integral part of life nowadays. This has given a great relief to many employees who were commuting every day to save their time and energy. Lockdown period gave an opportunity for the people to utilize themselves in many productive works like improving their health, learning new languages/coding, completing different short-term professional courses, and most of all taking care of their loved ones.  

Whenever a person works from home, he/she chooses one of the best corners of the house where there is more light, less disturbance from the bustling traffic, cosy and comfortable. Adding a cup of hot coffee/tea is a total bliss while working… Now, what if the entire scenario shifts to a hill station that requires, you to work amidst the lush green foliages, picturesque mountain ranges and crystal clear sea? Isn’t it more exciting even to imagine this? 

According to my cousin who heads a team in a private software company, taking the team members on an official vacation to a magnificent destination once a year, and asking them to work from there, creates more productivity in the tasks they are assigned. It surely result in the increased success rate. This is one of the great options compared to just working continuously from the monotonous office/home situations. They not only get a chance to unwind themselves, but also can work with full concentration in the tranquil environs. 

A few employees who are the residents of the hill stations like Shimla, Manali or even Chikmagalur often misses their hometown. So, if they are allowed to work from their homes frequently, the assigned work gets completed days before the deadline. Here, they will be in the comforts of their residence, at the same time will be working in the midst of the beautiful nature around them. Nature is the best therapist. It can relax our mind, erase all sort of anxiety, and improves our mental health. 

Movies like Shahrukh Khan starrer Swades has shown the concept of working remotely. In the movie, the actor who is featured as a Scientist in NASA works from a petite village. To work remotely, he hires a caravan with high-speed wifi connectivity. 

When the pandemic situation hit across the world, life got a sudden jolt. This forced many companies big and small to work from home. During this time, many hill stations upgraded to high-speed internet for the betterment of the residents, and tourists who were forced to extend their vacation to work remotely without any interruption. We had loads of time during the lockdown period to wander in the midst of mountains, play on the beach, go surfing on the waves, sail like a bird in the air, bask in the sun, drive through the safari or swim in the natural pond or the gushing waterfalls. Definitely, you never had time to enjoy all these in the past.

Here are the places where you can work from home and stay connected with the world while you’re working and enjoying the stay amidst nature, experiencing trekking, camping, and enjoying water/aero sports. They can even work towards their well-being through Meditation, Yoga, agriculture, or exploring history. Indulge yourself in their traditions and culture to enjoy various cuisines without interrupting your work.

A few stunning places to visit that are perfect to work remotely are:

1. Palampur: Well-known as the “Tea Capital” of Northern regions of India, Palampur is one of the picturesque hill stations in the State of Himachal Pradesh. It has high-internet connectivity in the entire town best suited for any employee to work remotely in the midst of bewitching nature.

2. Manali and Naggar: Manali and Naggar are the most captivating hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Post covid situation, many hotels and homestays have geared up with WIFI facility to provide seamless connectivity for people who prefers to work remotely. Manali is famous for rafting and mountaineering. 

3. Kasauli: A small town in Himachal Pradesh, this place is acclaimed for emerald green foliage’s, orchards, and green-roofed Church. Better road connectivity, and fewer tourists makes this a perfect Himalayan destination for working remotely. Most of the hotels and homestays in Kasauli offer decent to efficient Wi-Fi. 

4. McLeod Ganj: McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharmashala in Himachal Pradesh. This place is well-connected with high-speed internet and WIFI zones throughout the town. Boat-riding and Trekking are the major activities done here. A few homestays, BnBs, and hotels have already opened up for people who are looking for long-term accommodation to work remotely.

5. Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand: A village in the district of Nainital, Uttarakhand, Mukteshwarknown is known for rock climbing, rappelling and many other adventure sports in addition to the beautiful view of the Himalayan ranges. This is an ideal place to work remotely amidst the verdant nature.

6. Bir: Bir is a rural village in Himachal Pradesh. Famous for snow capped mountains, and Tibetan colonies, Bir is a renowned adventure capital of the North. It offers spectacular views. Lots of Internet Cafes and WIFI zones have been established for people to seamlessly work remotely. This thrilling place has alluring sights and proffers some adventurous activities that you can try on the weekends like paragliding.

7. Darjeeling, West Bengal: Well-known for its tea plantation, toy train, and Kanchenjunga Peak, Darjeeling is a town situated in West Bengal on the foothills of the Himalayas. It is declared as a UN Heritage site. With a lot of high-speed internet cafes and WIFI zones across the town, it is the best place to work remotely.