summer vacation: Sleep is essential to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Realizing this, people are now eager to take a vacation where they can relax and sleep instead of planning day to day and visiting popular tourist attractions. The practice of “sleep tourism” is rapidly gaining popularity globally.
Nishant Pitti, CEO & Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “The basic concept of sleep tourism is that people travel to take a break from the normal daily routine and relax amidst natural beauty. It is a branch of wellness tourism where travelers plan make. their breaks to sleep and improve their sleep regime.”
“Having a rare and bizarre combination of sleep and travel, sleep tourism is gaining popularity as the new travel norm globally, beyond the traditional holiday genre. This trend is slowly gaining momentum in India as well and will soon will become mainstream.”
Nishant shares insights with IANSlife on some places one must visit if they only want to sleep while traveling:
Dooars, West Bengal
When it comes to sleep tourism, Dooars definitely tops the list. It is located near Siliguri district in the northern part of West Bengal. This destination is famous for its natural beauty and lush green tea gardens. But there is more.
The place is home to the beautiful forests of Baksa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara National Park and Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary. One can sleep for hours in this serene place amidst the natural backdrop.
Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Mayurbhanj district of Odisha is a treasure of forests. Apart from the lush greenery, the place has spring waterfalls and is known as one of the beautiful landscapes. It is one of the few destinations in the country that offers custom-made sleep packages and sleep-related amenities.
Belgadia Palace in the city is one such property that provides guests with special mattresses that help with back and neck pain. It also offers a pillow concierge service and a pillow menu for specific issues and ailments of travelers. Additionally, the property has curated its own sleep playlist that people can listen to to sleep soundly. Doctors and mental health experts are also available round the clock on the premises of the property for the comfort of the guests.
Nako, Himachal Pradesh
Nako is one of the most serene and beautiful places you will ever visit. It is located in the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh. If the stories are to be believed – the place is so quiet that the light of a matchstick can be heard even a kilometer away! This hidden gem will give you a true feel of peace and tranquility. This makes it one of the sleeping tourist places where one can sleep for hours without any distractions and wake up to mesmerizing views of nature’s bounty.
London
London is a fast-paced city, but on the contrary, it is one of the top global sleep tourism destinations. There are many hotels in the city that prioritize the choice of guests to sleep during their travels.
One such property is Jadewell, the first sleep-centric property to offer innovative rooms equipped with soundproofing features and AI-powered mattresses. Another hotel, the Cadogan, offers unique sleep concierge services, which include sleep-inducing meditation recordings, a pillow menu, a choice of weighted blankets, scented pillow mists, and more.
New York
New York is an adventurous and fashionable city, but now it is also counted among the leading global sleep tourism destinations. The city’s Park Hyatt last year introduced the Bright Restorative Sleep Suite, which is considered the hotel’s signature room type.
Each suite features 90 intelligent cushions that can sense, adjust and relieve the body’s pressure points, ensuring guests a sound sleep. The mattresses in the rooms control the climate and track and provide sleep statistics and insights that can be accessed on your phone. All such features help travelers improve their sleep routine and develop healthy sleeping habits.
“Sleep tourism aims at providing travel experiences specifically designed to provide quality sleep. Travelers opt for picturesque locations, peaceful locations, and pleasant weather. Additionally, they seek luxury hotels and resorts that offer simple yet comfortable Provides services beyond the bed, where they can come into their own room, draw the curtains and fall asleep without setting an alarm.”
“Amenities such as soundproof rooms, recorded sleep meditations, readily available nap consultations, targeted spa treatments, etc. are in high demand, which can help travelers sleep like a baby while on vacation. The hotel industry is adopting this recent innovation. and is making concrete efforts to provide such facilities to the guests. Sleep tourism is nothing less than a boon for the sleep deprived people who are looking for ways to hit the sack during the holidays,” Nishant concludes.