There are millions who have been working from home since April 2020. That’s more than a year — long enough for monotony and boredom to set in. Those who had just about started travelling to office around December-January because of the improved COVID-19 situation, have had to retreat to the confines of their four walls as the second wave of the deadly pandemic struck India virulently.
For those longing for a change in work ambience, here’s an offer which they can consider. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has launched a special ‘work from hotel’ package, whereby professionals can avail of a refreshing ambience i
n hotel rooms in Kerala.
It’s the Indian Railways’ catering and tourism arm’s effort to rekindle confidence among guests to step out for availing hospitality services in the post-COVID world, the company said in a statement.
The package per person, on a triple occupancy arrangement for five-night stay, starts from Rs 10,126 and includes disinfected rooms, three meals, tea/coffee twice a day, complimentary Wi-fi, secured parking place for vehicle and travel insurance.
It comes at a cost, but with most people having had to drop their annual holiday plans last year, this could be an attractive offer to mix pleasure with business.
IRCTC is offering a number of destinations – like Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Marari (Alleppey), Kovalam, Wayanad, Kochi – and a list of hotels to choose from.
The duration of stay may be extended beyond the minimum of five nights on pro-rata basis.
The packages can be booked online through the IRCTC website or IRCTC tourism mobile apps.
IRCTC is exploring similar packages for other locations too.