Useful apps to use while travelling in India

India is a diverse country with many attractions and experiences. Whether you are travelling solo, with family, or for business, you will need some apps to make your trip easier and more enjoyable. Here are some of the best travel apps for India that you should download before you go.

EaseMyTrip: For Saving on Travel Booking

EaseMyTrip is a helpful app for booking hotels, flights, buses, and vacation packages. You can compare prices, find deals, and pay securely with various options. You can also get notifications about flight delays, cancellations, and refunds. EaseMyTrip also has a 24/7 customer support service to assist you.

WeTravelSolo: For Solo Travellers

If you are travelling alone and want to meet like-minded people, WeTravelSolo is the app for you. It is a social network for solo travellers that connects you with other travellers and local hosts. You can join or create trips based on your interests, preferences, and budget. You can also chat with other travellers, share tips and stories, and discover new places and activities.

Triposo: For a Handy Travel Guide

Triposo is a comprehensive travel guide app that covers over 50,000 destinations worldwide, including many Indian cities. It provides offline maps, detailed information, and recommendations for attractions, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and more. You can also book tours, activities, and tickets through the app. Triposo also has a smart engine that learns from your preferences and suggests personalised itineraries for you.

IRCTC Connect: For Train Travel

Indian cities are best connected by trains, and a train journey in the country is an integral part of a travel experience here. The IRCTC app lets you easily book tickets, check schedules, and get alerts on your journey. You can also cancel or modify your bookings, view your booking history, and save your favourite journeys.

MakeMyTrip: For Flight Booking

MakeMyTrip does a better job of tracking localised discounts for flights in India. You can also book hotels, buses, trains, cabs, and holiday packages through the app. MakeMyTrip also offers 24/7 customer support and various payment options.

RedBus: For Bus Travel in India

For intercity travel, buses are often a convenient option. Redbus is the country’s premier bus booking service. The app is easy to use and several bus operators now support e-tickets shown on your smartphone. You can also choose from various types of buses.

Airbnb: For a Home-like Experience

Airbnb lets you find and book unique accommodations around the world. You can choose from millions of homes, apartments, villas, cottages, and more. You can also filter by price, location, amenities, and reviews. Airbnb gives you a home-like experience anywhere in the world during your travel. You can also connect with local hosts who can offer tips and insights.

TripAdvisor: For Reviews and Ratings

TripAdvisor is one of the most trusted sources of reviews and ratings of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more. You can use the app to find the best places to stay, eat, and visit based on millions of user opinions. You can also compare prices, book hotels, and find deals.

OYO Rooms: For Hotel Booking

OYO Rooms is the best hotel booking app in India; you can get excellent service and awesome stay at a low price with OYO rooms in India. OYO manages 25000 hotels in more than 250 Indian cities. You can choose from various categories of hotels. You can also get discounts, rewards, and free cancellations.

Google Maps: For Navigation

Google Maps is the best travel app in India; it is an essential app for travelling. It detects your current locations and shows you the routes to reach the desired destination. You can also:

• Calculate the distance from the origin to the destinations
• Add stop points and calculate your route and distance
• Download a full city map and use it Offline
• Get Nearby locations
  

Tripigator: For Trip Planning and Organizing

The Indian government has introduced an app that helps tourists make their way around the country. Tripigator is beautiful, easy to use, and full of handy information. Its smart engine learns from your preferences and suggests personalized itineraries for you. You can also book hotels, flights, cabs, and activities through the app. Tripigator also lets you share your trip details with your friends and family.

These are some of the useful apps to use while travelling in India. Download them before you go and enjoy your journey!

Text by Harender Singh