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The hectic life of modern metropolis, the all-night nightlife and the old era of spending time in pubs, clubs or malls on weekends is slowly being left behind and a very unique, calm and refreshing travel trend is becoming increasingly popular among the youth and tourists of the country and the world. In today’s time, people are now coming out on the streets early in the morning to experience the real ‘5 AM City Culture’, away from the crowd and artificial glare. When the whole world is in the throes of sleep and the first rays of the sun touch the city’s tall buildings and ancient streets, the surreal and natural look of the city at that magical time has won the hearts of modern travelers. Under this new travel philosophy, people are preferring to walk or cycle through the city’s historical monuments, tea stalls and empty streets, in the cool and pure air, without any noise. What are the mental reasons behind this unique early-morning travel trend and why people are now making the silent beauty of the morning a part of their holidays and weekends instead of late night parties, let us know in depth in this detailed report today.
For the past few decades, nightlife has dominated the culture of metropolitan cities, where people considered staying in parties till late night, listening to loud music and sitting in cafes as a part of their lifestyle. But due to continuous stressful jobs, increasing screen time and mental fatigue, a large section of people are now bored with this artificial lifestyle. Psychologists believe that people living a hectic life are now looking for moments of peace, mental peace and self-reflection. 5 am in the morning is the only time of the day when the city traffic horns, smoke of vehicles and movement of people have completely stopped. At this time, pollution in the air is minimal and nature is at its most peaceful and pure. When a person goes out on the road at dawn, he can clearly hear the sound of his breathing and the rustle of his feet, which acts as a kind of meditation or mindfulness. This is the reason why now a large section of youth prefer to start their day with the cool morning breeze and a cup of strong tea instead of pubs and clubs.
From India’s historical and cultural cities to modern metropolises, this 5 am trend has now taken the form of a vibrant culture. For example, in the country’s cultural capital Varanasi, tourists get up at 3 o’clock in the night and sit on the stairs of the ghats to see the peace and supernatural scene that is seen on the ghats at dawn. Similarly, walking in the narrow streets of Old Delhi in the morning with the smell of parathas, a kettle of strong tea and in the shade of buildings containing pages of history is no less than a thrill for the tourists. Even in IT hubs like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, groups have started forming ‘Dawn Walks’ and early-morning heritage cycle rides, where young professionals forget the corporate stress of the week and explore new and serene aspects of the city in the morning. During these walks, people are able to see those places of the city which are hidden in the noise of vehicles and crowds during the day.
In this era of social media and content creation, everyone wants to show something different, new and aesthetic. Compared to photos taken in the traditional afternoon or evening sunlight, photos and reels captured in the golden hour of the morning sun gain the most attention on social media. Travel vloggers on Instagram and YouTube are now making videos on topics like ‘5 AM Morning Routine in the City’, which are getting millions of likes. This trend has not only inspired people to wake up early in the morning to stay physically fit, but has also given them a chance to see their own city from a new perspective. People now prefer to explore the quiet corners of their own city in the morning instead of running away to distant hill stations on weekends, which saves travel expenses and also provides mental peace.
Health experts and lifestyle coaches say that this is not just a temporary social media trend, but it is the result of a deep mental need of the modern man. Waking up early in the morning and coming in contact with nature releases happy hormones in our body, reduces the level of cortisol (stress hormone) and keeps us positive energy throughout the day. The way people are now getting attracted towards ‘Slow Travel’ and wellness tourism, it is completely clear that in the coming times, this unique culture of visiting ‘5 o’clock in the morning cities’ is going to become a very big and permanent part of the tourism world. So next time whenever you plan your weekend or holidays, instead of staying up late in the night, wake up at 5 am the next morning and go out into the empty streets and open air of your city, you will definitely get to see the most beautiful and new side of the world.