Things To Know
Below listed are a few important Websites that you can use on your travel within India. I have tried finding these sites to make your short trip easy and successful
Visa
When you are planning for an international trip, it is always important for you to know where you have to buy a visa and how much it would cost. If there is a visa on arrival, I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Travel Insurance
I always recommended you to travel with travel insurance. You might be thinking why to spend money on this. Travel Insurance gives you a lot of benefits such as Emergency medical cover, Death and disability cover, Luggage cover..etc. It could be dreadful without a safety plan! I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Foreign Exchange
I initially found it very difficult to exchange money as there were no proper websites to give information about pricing and procedure. If you are exchanging at the airport there might be a big brokerage. If you are exchanging currency at any outlet they might quote or pay you very less. There are a lot of websites that will tell you about the currency exchange rate. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Flight
Booking a flight is a hassle. Most of the times we end up going with a Travel agent or we go to the official website of an airline company. You can start using comparison websites and get the same Flights at a cheap price. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Accommodation
Booking your stay is very important, it saves a lot of time and money. There are a few websites where you don’t have to pay, but you still have the option to book rooms. You can cancel if you have changes in plan or if you are not visiting the booked property without paying anything. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Mobile Network Operators
If you are new to India, there are a lot of network providers. I would advise you to go with network providers based on network coverage not based on brand. Below are a list of top network providers who has coverage in most parts of rural and urban India. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Food Ordering
I usually do not order food online. I would like to visit the nearest eat-outs and try the local cuisine, so that you have a taste of the local flavors. During an emergency and late hours you can try ordering food online, I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!. .
Train
When you are traveling by train, you can use IRCTC to book tickets. However if you are not sure about your itinerary/ tour plan you can use the other websites to check more about the trains, timings and duration of the journey. There are a few websites where you can book tickets as well. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Bus
Booking a bus is a lot tougher than we think, as most of the buses do not go to rural destinations. If you have plans to visit rural destinations try to book your tickets at the Regional state transport office. If it is to a city that you have planned to travel you can use any of the links below, I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Package Tour
If you are not willing to explore and if you need assistance you can always book a package online. You can also compare with the local tour companies. There are various packages available , you can tailor your trip according to the number of days you have planned to stay and the places that you have planned to visit. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Hire a Bike
Renting two-wheeler is fun, it’s cheap and reliable. You can spend as long as you like in any destination, I would still advice you to speak to locals at a particular destination and ask them where you can rent cheap two-wheelers. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Hire a Taxi
If you do not want to take the hassle of driving or if you are not confident about the route map, you can opt for Cab / Taxi. It would be a lot easier for you as you can spend as long as you like at any destination, and then you can take another taxi, when you have completed that particular place. Or can still opt for other means of transport like Bus or Rick as Taxi/Cab will work out to be expensive. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Online Shopping (Products)
If you are planning to buy any gadgets or products, you can try purchasing them on these reputable sites. I still do it the old fashioned way by visiting stores and bargaining. You get to know the quality of the product and pricing. If you are finding it difficult to find in the local market then opt for online shopping. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Online Shopping (Clothing)
India is a vast country with different customs and traditions. I would like to try shopping on the streets if famous cities, as there are more possibilities for you to get huge discounts and also experience the quality of the material. I like to buy clothes in well know places, as the quality is guaranteed. if in case you are not able to find something that you are looking for then you try online. I always recommend you to Compare different companies and go for the best quote!
Below listed are a few important links that would help you on your short trip
Travel Packing Checklist
Trekking Guide & Trekking Packing List
Packing Guide For Women
Packing Guide For Men