The incredible thing about travelling in India is that you can make your journey as lavish as you want it to be or as cheap as your financials allow you to be.
So, if you are bitten by the travel bug, but cannot afford to travel extravagantly, you don’t need to bid goodbye to your travel goals; a MoneyTap’s travel loan can help you get through with your travel expenses.
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Here are 5 tips to travel in India on a budget:
1. Travel during the off-season or low season
The peak season in India is from October to March. If you decide to travel during non-peak season, you can save a significant amount of money. You can even think of staying at a luxury hotel which otherwise would have been impossible or out of your budget.
April and September are low season months. Travelling in these months is cost-effective and you can also avoid the worst of Indian weather. However, if you don’t mind the rain, June to August offers some really good deals.
2. Book your flights in advance
If you have made up your mind to travel to India, don’t wait to book your flights. The earlier you book your flight, the better deals you’ll get. As you get nearer to the travel date, the airfares get pricier.
If possible, book mid-day flights. They are way cheaper than early morning or evening flights. Avoid weekend flights as the demand is high and the price higher.
3. Grab a bargain all-inclusive holiday package
A lot of online travel agents offer travel plus hotel accommodation combos. Take advantage of these combos to save money. Be on the lookout for an extraordinary online deal that covers multiple destination airfare and hotel accommodation.
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4. Travel by train
Travelling by train in India is safe and economical. Prefer to travel at night, so that you not only save money on the hotel stay for the night but also increase your day hours for sightseeing.
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5. Spend less on meals
Shortlist hotels that offer a meal on the house, preferably breakfast. Other meals you can have while sightseeing. Eat local food at a local inexpensive restaurant. You’ll get to enjoy the local delicacies and save cost on meals.
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6. Learn to bargain
Haggling is a common practice in India. Most vendors often quote higher than the market price, especially if you are a foreigner. If you don’t bargain, you’ll end up paying much more than the actual cost of the item.
Learn the skill of bargaining. From cab fares to hotel rates, you can negotiate for a cheaper rate for almost everything, if you have the skill.
The tips above can help you save money while travelling in India, but they cannot save you from a financial emergency you may encounter. The best way to save yourself from a financial emergency is by being prepared for it.
Apply for a personal line of credit for travel purpose or download financial apps that instantly approve your travel loan. So, if you ever come across a financial emergency, you have a ready line of credit which you can access anytime and from anywhere.
This blog post is shared by one of our guest contributors, Shiv Nanda, who is a financial analyst by profession. His pro-budget travel tips are definitely a catch for travellers to India intending to save as much as possible during their visit.
Good luck and safe journey!
