Are you Travel App'd ??
Travel is a very exhaustive term.
It covers the mental, physical, emotional, economical, and logistical
parameters to measure up to a successful trip. While some rely on the arranged
source of travel, some like to venture independently. Walking every street,
driving unnamed lanes, relishing the local cuisines and living like a local. In
this blog, I bring to you some aids which can ease out your independent travel.
These aids are some known and trusted mobile apps that can remain virtual
companion throughout your travel. All the apps listed here are free, yet best travel apps in
the domain they represent.
Majority of the Apps listed here are tuned for international travel experiences but, this blog comes to highlight the travel apps in India alone.
The general interface for all the Android & iOS Travel Apps are shared below. Come, explore Indian Tourism through India Tourism Apps.
MakemyTrip
MakemyTrip comes as a default
name when it comes to air flight bookings both local & international.
Makemytrip also supplements hotel bookings around your travel destinations.
Lately Makemytrip has introduced
the feature of ‘Zero Cancellation’ for domestic flight bookings, offering zero
penalty and full refund.
Android –
iOS -
Indian Railways IRCTC &
PNR
Indian Railways are an integral
part of the travel network within the country. The Indian Railways IRCTC &
PNR app is a real-time experience to book rail tickets online, check PNR
status, search trains, fare inquiry and seat availability. The app is available
in English, Hindi & Bengali language currently. The interface is fast &
easy and makes rail travel much sorted.
Android -
iOS -
Google Maps
Google Maps has offered an enhanced confidence at driving roads worldwide. One doesn’t hold anymore the fear of
losing a way or landing in an unnecessary region. With Google Maps App, one can
cruise across the Country through immaculate navigations and live
traffic insights. The feature can also be used in an offline mode with some
additional settings.
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en
iOS -
Ola Cabs
Ola is the fastest, easiest, and
secured way to travel private by booking cabs. Operational in major metros in
India. Book cabs from Micro, Mini, Sedan and Prime range. The Prime range comes
enabled with wi-fi services.
You can pay by cash or opt for
Ola money, an app which works on the same principle as paytm.
Android –
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ola-cabs-book-a-taxi-with-one-touch/id539179365?mt=8
Airbnb
What’s like opting for a cosy home
instead of a hotel room, while you travel. Living in local residences, having local
cuisines, being a part of families, experiencing their daily routines. Airbnb
comes as an extended version of homestays. It is adapted across countries
worldwide and India has also warmly opened doors to its guests.
With Airbnb explore the economic
staying options while being selective on the location, comfort and room sharing
criteria.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airbnb.android&hl=en
iOS -
Google Translate
Google translate is a
sophisticated app to ease your travel experience. Now be assured you will face
no challenges because of different languages. The app comes aided with
translations across 103 languages worldwide. The exquisite features are 52
languages can be translated while being in the offline mode, 93 languages can
be translated from drawn characters, high quality text pictures can be
translated and translations can be saved for future reference in any languages.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8
Kindle
When books rule your days, kindle
can remain your constant companion while travelling and otherwise. The kindle
app comes loaded with plethora of books to choose from. The best thing is you do
not need a kindle equipment to use kindle app. One can shop for books,
magazines online or read from a list of thousands of free books while on the go.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle&hl=en
iOS -
All Currency Convertor
All current convertor is an easy
to use app for currency conversion across 162 currencies worldwide. It comes
with additional features like exchange rate for special minerals like gold
& silver, multi-currency conversion.
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartwho.SmartAllCurrencyConverter&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/world-currency-converter/id628614469?mt=8
Accuweather
Accuweather boasts of accurate
weather forecast for every latitude / longitude on earth and remains true to
its predictions most of the time. The app is available worldwide and across 33 languages.
Features which highlight the severity
of weather are inbuilt and demonstrated through various alerts. So, if you have
outdoor plans for your travel, Accuweather app should be a sure option.
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/accuweather-weather-for-life/id300048137?mt=8
Night Sky
Nightsky is a real-time app which
brings virtual sky, stars, planets & constellations just by pointing your
phone towards the sky. The visuals are so accurate that you don’t need to be
astronomically perfect. Nightsky is used by professional photographers to trace
the milky way and take stunning night sky images.
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icandiapps.nightskypro&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902?mt=8
Circa World Time
Circa World Time is rated as one
of the best Travel App. The visually organised app shows different time zones
and running time across multiple locations worldwide. It also helps organise
schedules and check for immediate time overlaps.
Android - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902?mt=8
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/circa-world-time-and-meeting-planner-for-travelers/id968698352?l=en&mt=8
Paytm
Now, no need to rely totally on
your plastic money. Opt for payment through Paytm while you are on the go.
Right from paying road side vendors to online payments like phone recharge,
hotel bills & flight bills.
Paytm is your best payment
partner on the go.
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.one97.paytm&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/paytm-payments-wallet-recharges/id473941634?mt=8
Zomato
For the foodies, here’s an app
that’s not only rich with cuisines, but with variety of dining options. With
Zomato you can explore restaurants, browse menus, and place order. Order online
or catch deals and dine at the best rated dining options available.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.application.zomato&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/zomato-food-restaurant-finder/id434613896?mt=8
Bookmyshow
Entertainment should never cease,
even when you are on the go. While exploring India, Bookmyshow app can be your trusted
entertainment partner.
Movie tickets, Plays, events,
concerts, their show timings, seat availability, online bookings, movie
reviews, sports & match ticket bookings, all major entertainment under one reliable app.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bt.bms&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/bookmyshow-movies-events-play-tickets/id405894842?mt=8
Thrillophilia
Thrillophilia is a systematic and brilliant medium to a plethora of outdoor adventure activities. Be updated on the outdoor adventures while on the go. Choose amongst a list of
thrilling adventure activities, browse, and book experiences.
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thrillophilia&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/thrillophilia-book-tours-and-activities/id1003794115?mt=8
Audio Compass
Have a talking guide while you
travel the important attractions across India. From mountains, beaches,
temples, architecture, and history, experience it all through the Audio Compass
App. Audio Compass are recorded guides with updated information compiled by a
group of passionate travellers across guide books, personal experiences & Wikipedia
pages.Audio Compass is an Indian Travel Guide
Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audiocompass.acv2&hl=en
iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/audio-travel-guide-by-audiocompass/id680471567?mt=8
Remember, travel apps are your invisible
guides, but the fun is to pull your vehicle window down and ask a local the
way around, strike a conversation at eating joints to explore the local famous
cuisines, walk with a physical guide who has lived and experienced the place,
share a local transport, learn some local words and may be some slang,
experience the sudden weather changes and get lost only to find a new place.
Photo Credits – All the photos
used in this blogs are gathered from various sources and merely for information
and representation purpose.
Text By - Jyoti Rane
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