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Travelling From Delhi To Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad is the largest and the fast growing city situated in the state of Gujarat in the western side of India. Ahmedabad is popularly called the Manchester of the East as this city is famous for its textile industry. Ahmedabad, located on the banks of Sabarmati River, is associated with our father of the nation and the Indian Independence Movement. This city houses the Sabarmati Ashram which was established in 1915. This thriving industrial city is home to some famous destinations for tourists like Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Ashram, ISCKON Temple and Teen Darwaza among others. Ahmedabad is also called by Amdabad by locals. Ahmedabad dwells various mosques and other religious places. Kite festival during the month of January is a spectacular event.

Ahmedabad was modernized during the British rule. The monuments in Ahmedabad showcase the Islamic craftsmanship. Here we can see around 76 parks and 96 traffic islands in Ahmedabad. The perfect time to visit Ahmedabad is during the winter season which is from November to January. Ahmedabad celebrates the famous Gujarati festivals like Garba and Navratras.

Delhi, the capital of India, has a rich culture and an old hiistory. Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, Delhi was designed by a British architect, Edwin Lutyens. Rashtrapati Bhawan in the Raisina Hill and other buildings show the architectural caliber of Lutyens. This cosmopolitan city accepts all people from every side of the country. Delhi is a perfect combination of culture, tradition, power and politics. Delhi, the capital of India, houses many central government offices and ministries. Metro is the main attraction for the tourists for travelling besides buses and local trains. Akshardham Temple is a new temple dedicated to Swaminarayan in Delhi. Delhis monuments and other famous buildings showcase the great work of Mughals who ruled the area for a long time.

Several economy flights like SpiceJet, Indigo, Go Air and Jet airways fly from Delhi to Ahmedabad.

A lot of trains depart from the four main stations in Delhi to Ahmedabad and it takes around 17 hours to reach there.

Bus is also an option to travel from Delhi to Ahmedabad. There are frequent AC and non AC sleeper and seater buses which cost you around Rs. 280/- to Rs. 500/- for a trip.

Taxis charge Rs. 17,600/- to reach Delhi to Ahmedabad. This cab is for four people. For seven people it costs Rs. 27,800/- for round trip.

If you have your own vehicle it takes approximately 12 hours 30 minutes to cover the distance of 915 km depending upon the vehicle.

There are a lot of accommodation facilities available for the guests in Ahmedabad. Here we can find 139 hotels which include luxury hotels, resorts, hostels, medium luxury hotels and budget hotels.

Tips To Avoid Food Poisoning While Travelling In Nepal

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This, unfortunately, is in no way going to guarantee that you dont get sick if you follow my suggestions step by step, but it may stop you from getting a bad case of Dysentery or even a mild but embarrassing case of Diarrhoea. I myself have been caught out in Nepal a few times before following the steps below, and it wasnt local food that got me the first and the worst time, it was my passion for chocolate croissants that had me in bed for two days, and very ill for the following week or so. Light cases have come at me when eating dried Buffalo meat, salted and hung in the open doors, and unfortunately, its just as easy to develop an upset tummy just from feasting off plates that have been washed in untreated water. Here are a few tips to make the dreaded bug a little less potent and certainly helps me out when travelling.

Water Worries: Its very simple, just dont drink the stuff out of the tap at all if you have a weak stomach or youre just worried. Use treated or boiled water to brush your teeth, and try not to get too much in your mouth when taking a shower. It may sound over excessive but the best precaution is over doing it.
Trekkers Miracle: When asking many seasoned trekkers how they stay healthy while trekking through the Himalaya and dining at local teahouses etc. They often say that having a bottle of coke with all meals is a good way to kill off any bacteria that may be slipping past the radar and into your stomach.

Hand Sanitisers: Fabulous invention, the hand sanitiser that does not require water, is a great way to make sure those germs you have picked up, from perhaps patting a cute puppy on the road to touching untreated water. Remember in Nepal most dogs will be carrying some form of parasite or another. In most cases food poisoning does occur from simply eating with dirty hands.

Ice and Cold Food: Although these days most tourist restaurants will use treated water for their ice, its probably better to just avoid ice all together, even in your alcoholic beverage. If you want to drink, then drink bottled beer, or coke and your spirit of choice, no ice. Cold food on the street is pretty much a big no no, if its not piping hot or cooking on the spot then dont put it in your mouth! Also make sure your salad has been washed in treated water if youre going to eat it.

Peel able Fruit: Another wise choice for untreated water washed fruit, if you can peel it, then you can be more sure you are peeling the possible bacteria off, things like bananas, dragon fruit, oranges and lychees, try to avoid apples unless you wash them yourself with treated water or peel the skin.
Treatment when its too late: Most people take something like Imodium with them. In actual fact, this can block up the bacteria along with your embarrassing problem and drag it out longer. Go and see your doctor and ask whats best for you, most Doctors will give you an actual antibiotic that will get in and solve the problem not trap it. But remember your Doctor is the best person to decide whats best for you and the above information in merely a guide to possible avoidance to these unwanted travel nasties. Also, drink a lot of treated water and hot water, keep hydrated and wash it out at the same time.

Last but not least, if youre not sure about where to eat, or what to eat, by no means should you avoid eating great local food, after all its all part of the travel experience. A good travel company that is actually based in the country is a great way to go, as they should be able to suggest fabulous and clean local eateries and restaurants. Another good way to tell is if the restaurant is full of locals, it generally means the food is delicious.

Rentals Versus Hotels

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It’s a very modern question but an important one nonetheless: why should you choose a vacation sublet over a traditional hotel? Although renting out one’s home or apartment has been a tradition for years, it has only been recently that the vacation rental industry has been booming. While the industry has mainly been dominated by giants like HomeAway and VRBO, there are also up and coming sites like us at MetroFlats.com. However, this article is not about the choice between different vacation home sites; it’s about the choice between vacation homes and traditional homes. Obviously I will be arguing on the side of vacation rentals, but I believe I have many convincing arguments to prove that it is much better for your vacation and your wallet to choose sublets over hotels.

The most obvious reason to choose a vacation home rental over a hotel is the price. Particularly in big cities like New York, hotel prices can be extremely expensive. It is not uncommon to see a large amount of hotel rooms in NYC costing upwards of 300 dollars a night. If you look at the link I provided to Hotels.com, you’ll see that most of the cheaper rooms have very low ratings. With vacation apartments, especially from MetroFlats, rarely do any of our listings crack $300. I’m certainly not going to say there are none that are a bit pricey; there are some. However, the vast majority are around $100. And with the amount of vacation rental amenities included with them, they are worth every penny.

Amenities are my next point. With the most basic hotel room, the most you could hope to get from your room is a wide variety of channels and room service. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to get a Hotel video on demand system, maybe even with video games. Vacation rental apartments, on the other hand, include tons of amenities. Whether it’s a full kitchen to cook your own food or big screen TVs, you will get all the luxury at affordable prices. Check out some of our New York rentals to see more examples of the additions you will get with your rooms.

Finally, vacation rentals give you the chance to live like a local. When you stay in a hotel, you can’t help but feel like a tourist. By staying in your very own apartment, condo, or home, you will get the feeling that you are living with the actual population instead of being isolated in a cramped hotel room. And that, frankly, is something that cannot be replaced.

So there are my arguments against hotels. I hope I’ve convinced some of you that were on the fence. If not, I hope you’ll take the opportunity to at least check out MetroFlats.com further. I certainly haven’t listed all the advantages of vacation homes, and by browsing our site, you will even more of them.

Saving up to go travelling

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Most people decide to take a gap year after they go to university or even before, but many find it difficult to save up enough money to go. It can be difficult to save money from your first job or even part-time job so here are a few tips to get you on your way to your gap year adventure.

There are several ways to calculate how much you need to earn to be able to go traveling and there are several problems that you will encounter along the way. Several banks will be able to advise you on the best accounts for savings; however some of the best will be building societies. They will probably be the ones with the best interest rates.

So once you have set up a savings account you need to decide how much you need to save. The expenses that you will have will be varied, but the main expenses will be your round the world ticket and the money that you will need when you are there, including all food and accommodation.

If you plan your trip well and decide where you want to visit well in advance then you should have a good idea how much you will spend. You should also have a look at the average cost of accommodation in the area. Sites like Lonely Planet are good for things like this and there will also be reviews on the towns and cities in the region.

You should also account for travel in the country, including buses and trains. You will also be able to find this information on the internet. As well as all these expenses you should factor in food and even exchange rates. Once you have decided how much you will need, you have to have a look at your expenses here. How much can you afford to put away each month? It may be daunting at first but there are probably a few ways that you can curb your expenditure.

If it is possible to live with your parents then that might be a good option, as you will save money on accommodation, bills and council tax. If this is not an option then you could have a look at getting a part time job.

The Pros And Cons Of Using Your Credit Card Abroad

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While it is undoubtedly very convenient to swipe your credit card when you are travelling overseas, it might be an eye-opener to know that you may be paying additional costs and fees every time you do so. Consider these statistics

Banks earn 500 million from overseas credit card usage.
According the Office of National Statistics, Britons spend more than 30 billion in foreign countries; of this, more than half is spent with credit cards.
Almost 70% of credit cards users are unaware that their credit card company levies additional surcharges and fees when they make card purchases during foreign jaunts.

If you were previously unaware of these charges, read on to find out the specific costs you could incur when you swipe your cards on non-UK soil.

Fees for Swiping your Card

When using your card abroad, you may have to pay up to 2.75% of every single purchase you make as an exchange rate loading or foreign usage fee. This means if you have bought goods worth 1000 on your credit card, you may have actually paid 1027.50 for them.

Fees for Cash Withdrawal

If you need cash whilst travelling abroad, you should try and avoid making withdrawals on your credit card as you may be subject to even further charges. Firstly, you may have to pay local cash withdrawal fees of approximately 1.5%. Secondly, you may also need to pay additional fees for withdrawing cash overseas. You may also be charged interest on the amount of cash you withdraw. This means that potentially for every 1,000 you take as cash you may end up paying 47.50 for the privilege (the equivalent of an interest rate of 4.75%)

Currency Conversion

Here you pay a bit of money, even though there are 2 ways in which currency is converted to sterling. In the older system, when you make credit card purchases abroad you pay in local currency. Visa or MasterCard then convert the purchase price to pounds when you reach home, and you pay the amount in sterling. Since the exchange rate fluctuates, you may either find yourself paying up more, or less than the day you made the purchases. In the new Dynamic Currency Conversion or DCC, the local payment vendor will inform you of the pounds sterling equivalent at the purchase point. However, although the exchange rate offered is normally quite poor, this method does help you to budget during your holiday as you are aware of the exact amount charged to your card.

The good news is that not all credit card providers charge you the same rate. If you are a savvy user, you should either be able to negotiate your card company into proving you with a more reasonable foreign usage rate or simply select a card that levies the lowest fees. This is well worth doing as by investigating possible credit card charges before you get on the plane, you may save up to 5% of your holiday costs.

There are a few credit card providers that dont charge a commission fee when you use your credit card overseas. One of these is the Post Office credit card. Comparison websites like About Your Money will compare the Post Office credit card against other credit cards. Because lets face it you are not on holiday or overseas all the time, so although this will save you money for a short period of time, will it for a longer duration.

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