Gone is the era when travelling was a bit complexed affair. It's the time when you just need to act smart and do Bharat Darshan in the most amazing way. India will definitely be a great trip for you as it has a number of things in store for the visitors. So given below are some hacks which you should follow while travelling to India as it will make your trip Easier, Cheaper and Convenient.
1. Improve your bargaining skill to save money
When you are travelling to India and you have all the plans to shop, don't forget to bargain. Seeing a tourist people here usually charge more. So get a grip on your bargaining skills and at least get the price of the products fifty percent down to save your pocket.
P.S This is only for street shopping. If you go for malls which have national and international brands, this bargaining act won't be required
2. Don't just select a hotel by its star rating, the travel companies have a contract with the hotels.
When you choose a hotel for your stay, don't just choose by noticing the stars. It will be your loss. This is a monopoly by the travel sites and hotels to earn money from tourist. In fact, go for hotels by reading reviews and seeing its pictures.
3. Travel during offseason
This is the best way to save money. When you opt for travelling in offseason, the prices are cut down by almost fifty percent which actually helps you to have a good trip at a low price.
4. Don't opt for a particular souvenir shop
When you visit India, we understand that you want to take a souvenir from there but don't just go for high-end souvenir shops. Instead, visit the nearby streets which will offer you better iety at quite low prices.
5. Keep some cash
Though India is developing into a plastic money zone small places such as local shops or street hawkers don't have ATM Machines. So for that keep some cash with you as later on making payment could be a problem.
6. Don't rely on brochures given by travel agents
This is actually an agenda by the travel companies to fool visitors by giving brochures. They don't explain the little places which are actually worth visiting and are free of cost. So choose such destinations and make the best of your trip.
7. Go for public transport
In India, there is a great number of public transport which is quite cheap than those taxis. Go for them as they will drop you to the main place and the cost of the ticket will be just one fourth.
8. Don't miss langar, if you are planning a trip to a religious destination
When you travel to India and you have plans to visit religious places, don't miss on the langar or Prasad. It will be a delight to eat as it is quite mouth-watering. You can even save money on the meal by having langar.
9. Choose a guesthouse or homestay instead of a hotel
Nowadays there are amazing guesthouses and homestays available which are quite cheap and have the same facilities as hotels. Even this will be a chance for you to interact with local people and know their culture.
10. Go for shopping in streets during late evenings
Late evenings is the time when you can shop easily and that too at quite a dirt cheap prices. As it is the closing time street sellers want to sell there maximum and for that, they provide people with best deals. So why not grab one for yourself?
11. Prefer group traveling
When you travel in the group usually the expenses get split and for you, the trip will become cheaper. So why not travel in a group as you will save money and it will be more fun too.
12. Choose street food over fancy restaurants
You might be loving that aura spread by fancy restaurants but to save money try those dhabas and street food. It is something which is special in that area and is mouthwatering Even the price will be quite cheap and you will actually relish the meal
13. Choose free tours by public transport
There are places for which you can choose public transport and they take you free of cost. So it will be great to discover the cities by not paying even a single penny and having full fun of it.
14. Prefer vegetarian food
In India, vegetarian food is quite cheap as compared to the non-vegetarian food. SO if you are not fond much non-vegetarian food, choose vegetarian as it will save your money.
Thus these are some of the travel hacks which you must follow to have a budget-friendly trip.
