6 serene water getaways to soothe your restless soul

Imagine sitting by a lake and the endless expanse of the waterbody becomes your companion. The soft ripples and hum of lapping of water grounds you and soothe your soul. The blue sky meets the lake, and everything feels connected. Suddenly you are one with nature! (Source: Freepik)

Shrikant Goenka, Chairman IAAPI (Indian Association Of Amusement Parks and Industries) shares his thoughts on water-centric destinations, "The gentle rhythm of waves, the shimmering reflections on a lake’s surface, or even the silent flow of a river has a profound effect on our nervous system. Water slows us down — physically and mentally." (Source: Freepik)

If you are craving stillness, peace, and a reconnection with yourself, then consider Lake Bled in Slovenia, Shrikant Goenka recommends. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

There are many unexplored backwaters in Kerala, if you are tired of the touristy crowd of Allepey. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Like Munroe Islands, Cochins backwaters, Kappil backwaters and many more places are best alternatives if you are looking for peace and quiet. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The travel expert suggests visiting Lofoten Islands of Norway. He says, "The sheer vastness of Arctic waters and towering cliffs can make you feel small in the most comforting way. The quiet there isn’t empty it’s rich with meaning." (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

In addition, London provides a variety of water-based leisure destinations, he mentions. These also include cleansing, rebirth, and flow, which adds to its profound symbolic meaning. (Source- Wikimedia Commons)

Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, Srikant Goenka explains, "is the kind of place where time almost feels like it pauses. You swim, snorkel, nap, and watch the clouds and somehow, in doing so little, you feel completely restored." (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Tofino in Canada offers emotional reset, according to Srikanth. He explains, "Simply sitting by a waterfall or strolling alongside a coastline helps clear the mind." (Source: Wikimedia Commons)