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Summer Travel 2017: Amritsar – A Divine Experience

19th May 2017: It was a Friday the start of a really long yet life changing journey for me. Started off from home at around 10:30 am. Had booked an Uber for the airport. Well, it was like 20 mins away from my home. But the excitement of starting the journey just made the wait easier. The first stop of your going-to-be-long trip was Amritsar. Amritsar, a historically rich city in the northwest of India founded by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das. Amritsar is since ages been a house to India’s holiest shrine and some really serene sights. So we boarded the flight from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 1:10 PM. You may ask why I left at 10:30. Hey, I live in Mumbai the traffic can just make me miss my flight. It was a Vistara flight (UK-735). I’d really like to appreciate the service and food provided on the flight. You Go Vistara! Reaching Amritsar at around 3:40. As soon as I got down from my flight my first reaction was “Damn, It is HOT!”. It was like about ...

How to stay in the hotel without overspending?

Comfortable housing is an important part of traveling; for this reason, it’s important to know a few tricks when it comes to the hotels: 1. Choose the right time Staying in the hotel during a busy season is a big mistake because owners try to make as much profit as possible during this time. Avoid booking the room at the end of summer, during holidays, or Super Bowl if you want to save your budget. Have a smart timing, and you won’t have to deal with crazy prices! 2. Wait until the last minute You shouldn’t wait until the last minute with the appointment at Best Salon in New York , but it’s not the same with the hotel industry. Since owners strive for a maximal occupancy, they can offer good deals if you stay patient. Check a website of the desired hotel and wait until they have only a few empty beds left. 3. Keep yourself entertained In most cases, hotels offer different kinds of entertainment to their clients like guided tours, rental movies, etc. Don’t let anyb...