COVID-19: Before And After Images Of India's Usually Bustling Tourist Spots Now Left Deserted
The total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in India have reached 182. Maharastra has reported the highest number of cases i.e. 49. Keeping in mind the spread of coronavirus in India, many state governments have passed a directive to shut down schools, colleges and cinema halls as well as tourist places till 31st March 2020.
Coronavirus has affected countries across the world and the biggest impact has been on the travel sector. Countries have closed their borders in a bid to contain COVID-19. People have also been asked to self-quarantine and the result has been a drastic reduction in foot-fall at tourist spots around the world. Including India. Here's a before-and-after look at some tourist destinations in Indian cities.
1. Red Fort, Delhi
A view shows the historic Red Fort after the government tightened measures for coronavirus prevention, in old quarters of Delhi.
2. Taj Mahal, Agra
A low number of tourists are seen at Taj Mahal amid concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
3. Gateway Of India, Mumbai
The deserted Gateway of India is seen empty after Maharashtra state government banned public gatherings to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus.
4. Taj Mahal hotel, Mumbai
A view shows the Taj Mahal hotel after the government tightened up measures for coronavirus prevention in Mumbai
5. Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
The empty historic Victoria Memorial monument after the government tightened up measures for coronavirus prevention in Kolkata.
6. Lotus Temple, Delhi
The tourism ministry said on March 16. 'All ticketed monuments and all other museums have been directed to be closed until March 31,' Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel tweeted late March 16.
7. Chashmeshahi Garden, Srinagar
A view of Chesmashahi garden in Srinagar after authorities on Monday ordered the closure of all Parks and Gardens in Srinagar city till further orders as a precaution against the coronavirus.
8. Marine Drive, Mumbai
The deserted Marine drive is seen empty after rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra.
9. Juhu Beach, Mumbai
The deserted Juhu beach is seen after Maharashtra state government banned public gatherings to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus.
10. Mysore Palace, Mysore
Mysuru Palace, which ranks among the top tourist's spots in India, is closed for visitors from Sunday owing to Coronavirus scare.
11. Oval Maidan, Mumbai
The deserted Oval Maidan is seen empty after Maharashtra state government banned public gatherings to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus, in Mumbai.
12. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada
An almost deserted look of Sri Durga Malleswara Swami Varla Devasthanam (SDMSD), with the Coronavirus effect people avoiding to roam in public areas.
13. Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi
A view of the empty Safdarjung Tomb monument is pictured after the government tightened up measures for coronavirus prevention in New Delhi.
14. Dal Lake, Srinagar
A deserted view of Dal Lake Srinagar as tourists leave Srinagar on Wednesday after the government has banned the entry of foreign tourists to Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of the coronavirus outbreak around the world.
15. Akshardham Temple, Delhi
A deserted Akshardham Temple in New Delhi due to rising Coronavirus index.
16. India Gate, Delhi
A deserted view of India Gate due to scare of coronavirus in Delhi.
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