How to Travel in India on a Budget

When we talk about budget travelling, what flashes in our mind is young and restless explorers brimming with aspirations who wish to explore so many unknown places. These driven people have their bucket lists flooded with options, but the bank balance fails to co-operate with them. However, budget travelling in India is much easier than planning an international trip. Here are a few tips and tricks that will save you a lot of time, money, and make your trip stress-free!

Airfare

1. Booking early does not help you save much. But, if your departure day is a weekday then the rates are lesser compared to weekends.
2.  Avoid day time flights. Prefer mid-night flights or early morning ones. This will help save a lot of money.
3. The travel booking sites have discounts every now and then. Keep up with their social media sites.
4. Take connecting flights without a second thought, non-stop flights are always expensive.
 
Railway Tickets

1. When you plan to travel, booking online tickets makes it easier in terms of saving time. The IRCTC app helps you skip the long ques for purchasing a ticket.
2. Buy a general ticket as it is cheaper than the normal ones. If you are not a comfort freak, then go for it.
3. Women and senior citizens get discounts up to 40%. Get yourself a reserved berth as well, ladies!
 
Public Transport

1. When in Mumbai, local trains will save your time and money. The entire city uses the local every other minute. For a hassle-free journey, you can opt for first class tickets.
2. Metro as well, is a cheap and faster way to commute through India’s metropolitan cities like Navi Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, etc.
3. You can use traveling sites in India for booking your seats or tickets online as well.

Auto Rides

1. Shared autos are the best thing in this country. You can travel short distances at extremely cheap rates and fast as well.
2. Nowadays, you can travel booking online too. Several travel apps and websites have come up with initiatives that bring autos to your doorstep.
3. Don’t forget to avail free rides via the coupon codes you receive after installing the travel apps.
 
Taxi Rides

1. Free rides are everything. If you are trying online booking of cabs for the first time in India, be happy because you will probably get your first ride free. Most of the taxi companies give the first ride to their customers at free of cost.
2. Share taxis just like share autos that are a very cheap mode of transportation. Nowadays, there are female drivers as well for safety purposes.
3. Buy free credits! Share the application link with your friends and add credits to your wallet.
 
It is always a wonderful experience to explore new places. Especially, for all the young travellers who do not have to hesitate about the expenses while having their special journeys.

We hope you have a good trip!