15 things you cannot ignore while planning to travel

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Traveling is important for rejuvenation of mind and soul. So that your travel is comfortable and is a success, we are here to help you. There are two types of travel. Group tours and private travel. Group tours once fixed are not much flexible whereas private travel is flexible. Choose your travel as per your convenience. Listed below are 15 things you must need to take care while planning to travel.

Plan ahead of time for a long trip to a far off destination. This will help you to get cheap air rates. If you plan at least an year before, you will generally get good deals of air fares
Ensure to check the weather conditions to be able to carry clothes according to the season
Better accommodation deals will be there if your vacation starts two-three days before the onset of season
If you are travelling with kids or toddlers, start mentally preparing them about the place and do’s and don’ts
Do your research before for places to visit, places to eat, shop and things to do during your trip. List all of them.There are many travel blogs and websites that share experiences by real people.
Check out on how to save money while travelling specific to specific places
If you are travelling internationally, you should have currency of the country by last week before your departure
Get your travel insurance done
Consult your doctor and be sure to get vaccinations done specific to country you are going
Provide details of your hotel stay, mode of travel, phone numbers and itinerary to someone back home to be on the safer side
Arrange for calling cards if going out of country. Calling cards are cheaper as against your phones. Do your research on calling cards
Start packing your bags atleast three to four days ahead of your travel day for domestic travel. This way you will get ample time to pack all the necessities
In case travelling internationally on a long trip, start packing atleast 2 weeks ahead
Stay safe and read all the necessary steps to ensure safety as per the place of visit
Ensure to check few things before departing for your trip

Have a memorable trip!!

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Nidhi KM

About the Author: Nidhi KM

Founder of Viharin is Nidhi K M who is an avid traveller. She has visited multiple destinations across Europe, U.S.A, Mauritius, Maldives and countries in Asia. After a short stint as a travel blogger, Nidhi has started Viharin.com in November, 2014. In the journey so far, Nidhi has been instrumental in promoting various destinations of the world like London, Netherlands, Paris, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Vatican City, Singapore, Indonesia, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Vietnam, Combodia and many more. With her efforts , Nidhi has taken Viharin.com to one of the top interesting travel blogs of the world. She has been mentioned in DLF City Magazine, Newspatrolling, Ayurveda Sutra, recognized as Guest of Honour by Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad and more. Nidhi worked with American Express as a Manager. She has over 11 years of experience in the domain of Customer Relationship Management. She has received many rewards and recognitions for exceeding Organizational goals. Nidhi is supported by her husband who is a Consultant Radiologist by profession and amateur photographer with special interest in wildlife. Her immediately family also supports Nidhi in destination promotions. After schooling from Bal Bharti Public School, Delhi, Nidhi did Mathematics honours from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University and Masters in Information and Technology from Institute of Technology and Science.

15 things you cannot ignore while planning to travel