Cricket Cheers To Mini Escapes: Turn Your Stadium Visits Into A Holiday Retreat
If you are a cricket fan who loves to watch live matches at a stadium, you are most probably scrolling through travel apps like Skyscanner to book your tickets to Ahmedabad to witness the IPL finals at Narendra Modi stadium on June 3. Or maybe you have already booked it. What if you could elevate this experience even further? Here’s how you can turn your stadium visit into mini escapes.
Reportedly, 47% of Indians plan to travel for live matches, with 50% extending trips by 3-4 days to explore the host cities. If you are the one planning to travel for live matches, don’t miss your much-deserved holiday retreat. Also, you can also set up a price alert on Skyscanner app to track fares to plan a budget-friendly journey. (Image: Pexels)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: With IPL Qualifier 2 and the Final scheduled in the evening, you can explore Sabarmati Ashram or Adalaj Stepwell in the day. You can also cool off by the Sabarmati riverfront. Don’t forget to try khakra, theplas, fafda-jalebi for a culinary high. (Image: Pexels)
Mullanpur, Chandigarh: If you are in Chandigarh for IPL Qualifier 1, consider it to be your perfect excuse to turn this moment into a long weekend adventure. After enjoying the cricket match, the next day you can witness sunrise at Sukhna Lake and spend the afternoon at the Rock Garden. You can also wander through the Japanese Garden, exploring the Le Corbusier Centre. (Image: Pexels)
London, England: Lord’s, the holy ground of Cricket is hosting the World Test Championship Final in June. If you are catching a game in London, you can also carve out time to wander Southbank, sip a pint by the Thames or hop over to Notting Hill for pastel-hued streets and boutique finds. (Image: Pexels)
Melbourne/Sydney, Australia: According to reports, Australia is climbing the travel charts for Indian fans with 56% of fans saying they’d love to catch the action live Down Under. So, if you’re in Melbourne, spend the mornings sipping flat whites in laneway cafes, strolling through Queen Victoria Market, or hopping on a tram to explore Federation Square. Meanwhile, Sydney brings its own flair, with pre-match dips at Bondi Beach, ferry rides to Manly, or lunch with a view at the Opera House precinct. (Image: Pexels)
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