As the world battles with a serious threat, it is essential that you keep a positive mindset while social distancing.
Many are keeping themselves engaged with home workouts, learning new skills, DIY activities, reconnecting with people, home cooking, or simply catching up on missed web series’. What is missed the most is, stepping out. With the travel ban restricting our movement, it doesn’t mean you can’t sightsee the world from the comfort of your home.
Under these tough circumstances, virtual reality (VR) can be one of the many ways to provide respite from feeling stuck at home. There are many uses of VR in lockdown time, such as playing Virtual Reality games, watching Virtual Reality videos, exploring the world through Virtual Reality tours. A VR experience is the perfect solution at this moment, to explore some of your dream destinations.
Here are some of the best Virtual Reality Tours experiences that could be the dream-escape that you need.
Yosemite National Park, USA
Yosemite casts its spell upon multitudes of visitors eager to immerse themselves in the myth and mystery of Mother Nature. Yosemite’s glaciers, hiking trails, waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and other Eden like masterpieces have been eons in the making.
Take a virtual tour of Yosemite National Park to explore this jaw-dropping natural wonder. With this virtual tour, you can sightsee the following parts of the park.
Yosemite Valley – Witness America’s tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls and the world’s largest granite monolith, El Capitan among other stunning scenery.
Half Dome – The most iconic granite cliffs that rise almost a mile above Yosemite Valley. A popular site for hikers and climbers.
Giant Sequoias – Nearly 30 stories high, Giant Sequoias often referred to as redwood in Mariposa Grove are endangered but colossal. The Grizzly Giant is one of the largest sequoias that has lived more than 2000 years.
There are so many more such wonders of nature at Yosemite with breath-taking panoramic views. The virtual tour gives you a 360-degree view of the desired scene accompanied by the ambient sounds in the background. Use the tour directory to cover all the locations of the park.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The stone city of Machu Picchu is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites on the planet. Machu Picchu is one of the few well-preserved remnants of the Inca civilization built around the mid-15th century.
Take a virtual 360-degree guided tour to pay homage to this piece of history.
Louvre Museum, Paris
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. Louvre is the epitome of historical beauty since it contains thousands of pieces of art which some are worth millions. Originally a fortress then built to be a palace, the Louvre is the most visited museum in the world.
Louvre is divided into various departments that contain magnificent pictures rich in history and culture from different parts of the world. One of them is the Egyptian Antiquities, take a virtual tour to explore the collection from the Pharaonic period.
Another stunning exhibit is from the Decorative Arts department, the Galerie d’Apollon or the Apollo Gallery. Watch this virtual tour of the recently renovated gallery.
If you like to get to the bottom of things, then take a virtual look at the remains of the Medieval Louvre fortress that once existed.
Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Are you ready to take the plunge? You have now arrived at the mighty Victoria Falls. Swim to the Devil’s Pool located at the edge of a 354-foot waterfall. A naturally formed rock pool gives the adrenaline rush while providing a picturesque view from the infinity pool.
Sistine Chapel, Rome
Renowned for Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement fresco, Sistine Chapel is the masterpiece of the Vatican Museums. The Sistine Chapel holds significant importance for the process of Papal conclaves, through which the new Pope is selected. The virtual tour will give a close view of the interiors of the chapel.
Of course, the experience of visiting these breath-taking destinations in person is forever memorable. But until then, we will have to live our world through virtual reality tours.
