Kashmir truly deserves the title of “Heaven on Earth”. The beauty of Kashmir valleys are unreal and looks straight out of the movies. It is no less than the foreign European locations where you will get to see the wooden homes, beautiful valleys, lush green forests with tall trees, and snow capped mountains. Well, you already know this as you are planning your next vacation to Kashmir.
You might have planned everything like how to get there, which places to visit, and what food to try, but one thing people don’t plan even at the last minute is which hotel they are going to stay at or even how they are going to book a hotel or cottage to stay there. We know it can be overwhelming but don’t you worry, we have got your back!
So here we are with a guide on how to book a hotel and what mistakes to avoid while booking, have a look!
1. Decide what amenities you are looking for in your ideal hotel..
Start your hotel booking process with finding an ideal hotel. Everyone has different needs and no one hotel fits everyone’s criteria of an ideal hotel. Every hotel offers different services and has different policies for their guests.
If you are backpacking solo then you can stay at a hostel and share a room with other travelers. If you are on your honeymoon then you might want a cozy hotel room with a romantic view. And if you are with family you might want to book a suite. Lastly, if you are on vacation with a huge group then booking a villa would be a better option.
So choose your ideal staying option and then look for the booking options.
2. Shortlist your ideal hotels and call them directly.
It’s important that you call the hotels directly to know the availability of the rooms and knowing the policies of the hotel.
This might help you get a better understanding of the hotel charges and services they will offer.
Also booking the hotel directly will be far better than booking online, especially during the on season when the number of tourists is very high.
3. Don’t rely on online bookings
Yes, there are numerous hotel booking sites and apps, but they might fail to withhold their promise of getting you a room at your desired hotel. Even after booking online, the hotel might deny you a room due to the high surge of tourists. This might lead to added stress of finding a hotel last minute. This thing mainly happens during the busy tourist season.
4. Don’t fall for the scam
Some people might get you deals that are too good to be true. Beware of the scam as you might lose money and jeopardize your safety. It’s far better to stay at a hotel with a good reputation and good ratings than one that looks a bit shady.
The price of hotels vary depending on the season and time of the year. If the demand is high the prices are going to be higher. So don’t waste your time looking for cheap hotels in season because everything will be expensive and it’s better to stick with a good option than choose a bad hotel to save some bucks.
5. Ask your tour guide or brokers for decent hotels
Sometimes it’s better to take advice from brokers that get some commission from the hotel to get customers. This will save you hassle to find a hotel yourself and you can get good with your ideal services. You can also take advice from the people who have visited Kashmir and the hotel they have stayed at to avoid any unwanted surprises.
Conclusion
And that is how you should deal with hotel bookings. Yes, it all might feel overwhelming at the start but it’s all about finding a good hotel to stay at and avoid any hassle at the last minute. We hope this article was helpful and you can enjoy your vacation with a good hotel to rest and relax!