Holidays and travelling

The word holiday is very pleasing to our ears. Just as sleep is necessary for our body
similarly holidays are important for relaxation and change they provide relief from
the monotony of our daily routine. They are important for our mental and emotional
well being. Holidays give us a break from our routine and help us to refresh ourselves
and go back to work with renewed energy.They are not only meant for enjoying but
also for pursuing our hobbies and interests. During holidays we can live our life as we
want.There are no rules for getting up in the morning and going to school, coming
back home, having lunch, playing for a short while and then completing the home
work.We are our own rulers as we manage our time according lo our own wish; we
play, visit places, pursue our hobbies and are relaxed.After working hard throughout
the year, summer holidays are eagerly awaited by students and teachers alike.
One of the most important things regarding the holidays is that we can enjoy our free
time and make plans to begin a journey. One of the principal values of travelling is
that, it breaks the monotony of life and work. Life, for most people, is a mad rush from
one place to another, from one activity to another, trying to gather as much as possible.
In this process, people tend to forget, who they are and what they are. There is no time
to ponder and wonder. They tend to forget the values of life. Travelling is a time when
people relax, reflect and ponder. Most people, after a pleasant travel, return home with
a fresh outlook, new zeal and a better determination.
Travelling has also a great informative value. It widens the grasp of our knowledge of
geography, different cultures and people, etc.Travelling has a special importance to
students. Many of the things they learn in textbooks can be practically understood
when they visit various places.
Another significant value of travelling is that it has the potential to improve ones
health. We can get away from crowded cities and spend our time in nature. The beauty
and cold of the hills, the charm of the valleys, the chirping of birds, the song of the
rivers, the howling of animals, pleasant air, quiet places, etc., can heal many of our
mental and physical problems.
Thus, travelling has tremendous educative, informative and social value. It widens
peoples mental horizon, improves health, adds thrill and relaxation to life, dispels
boredom and helps promoting national integration. Therefore educational tour should

become an integral part of modern education. Travelling also boosts our national
economy and the development of tourism industry