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Doubled the cancellation fee for reserved train tickets

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Indian Railways, has doubled the cancellation fee for reserved ticket cancellation. This has been done with the aim to helping genuine passengers to get confirmed tickets. There is a general opinion that, bus operators book tickets during the early stages of booking which reduces the number of available seats and thus makes the passengers opt for buses. The new move will certainly reduce this practice done by the bus operators as the cancellation charges are too high. The Sleeper ticket cancellation fee before 48 hours of departure of train has been hiked from Rs 60 to Rs 120, the Third AC fee has been hiked from Rs 90 to Rs 180. Also, there will be no refund after the departure of a train and one has to get the refund four hours before the scheduled departure as per the revised refund rules. This mainly applies physical tickets as e-tickets are automatically cancelled if not confirmed. Earlier from 48 hours to 6 hours, the cancellation fee was 25% of the ticket and from 6 hours to …

Trekking, some useful tips.

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The power of trekking is that you will stretch your mind and body together. A trekking trip can always give you memories that last for a lifetime. In every walk with the nature, one receives more than he seeks – John Muir Here are some tips that can come in handy during Trekking….. Get your body ready. Making your body ready for a stretch is very important for trekking. For a week before the trip, do some stretching exercises or at least go for a small walk every day. Preparing our body to feel the heat is equally important. Closed Shoes with good Grip. This is very important while you go for trekking. A closed shoe should be used even if the terrain is little damp. It is always better to use shoes with good grips. Know your Limits… During the trip, once you feel your energy level getting low, take a break. It is always good to have short breaks in between rather than a long walk which can lead to an extra long …

Bike Trips,7 useful tips for riders..!!!

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Bike trips are unique because of a simple fact. When you are travelling in a bike, you are always dependent and part of the surroundings. Bike trips became the most unforgettable memories as we see and feel every bit of it completely. Its a blend of man and machine. So if you haven’t had any yet, plan soon for one. Here are a few tips which can prove useful for Bike trips. 1. First and foremost, prepare you Bike for the long trip. Make sure all the cables, brakes, electronic parts, oil levels, tyres and other important parts are working fine. A trip can get pretty nasty if your bike starts getting problems from day 1. So spend some time and effort for setting up your machine in good condition. 2. Always chose a bike with a relaxed posture. The posture varies from person. Make sure you are riding in your most convenient and relaxed way. If your bike is not that supportive for this, no issues, just take a good time out during the …

7 Important packing tips for travellers

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Before setting out,one of the important step is packing our bags whether it is a pre-planned journey or unplanned journey. We have made a good deal of packing tips after years of travelling and together with some members suggestions, we thought we should share them with other travelers setting out. Make a packing list When it comes to packing, procrastinators fall short. Start your packing process days or even weeks ahead of your departure date; this gives you time to craft a complete list, plus purchase any additional items you might need for your vacation. Creating a packing list is a fail-safe way to ensure that you never, ever forget to bring something important. Roll it, Instead of folding Many travel experts—including backpackers, who must stuff months’ worth of clothing into a pack the size of a box of wine—agree that rolling is superior to folding. Tightly rolled clothes take up less space than folded ones. Plus, they’re less prone to getting deep wrinkles from fold creases. Split up your valuables Split up your bank cards, cash, cheques …