If you are visiting Hajipur for the first time, this complete guide will help you manage transport, food, bookings, payments, communication, and emergency needs without searching anywhere else. These apps and websites are widely used across India and work well in Hajipur and nearby areas like Patna.
1. Navigation & Local Transport Apps
Google Maps
This is the most important app for any traveler. It helps you:
- Navigate roads and streets in Hajipur
- Find nearby hotels, ATMs, hospitals, and restaurants
- Check traffic conditions
- Download offline maps in case of low internet
Before arriving, download the Hajipur area offline map so you can use it even without mobile data.
Uber
Uber operates in Hajipur and nearby Patna. You can:
- Book cabs instantly
- See fare estimates before booking
- Pay digitally or in cash
- Share live location with family
It is useful for airport transfers, railway station pickups, and late-night travel.
Ola
Ola is another major ride-hailing service in India. In some cases, fares may be lower than Uber. Always compare prices between both apps before booking.
Rapido
Rapido offers bike taxi services in many Indian cities. It is usually cheaper and faster during traffic hours.
2. Train & Railway Travel Apps
Hajipur is a major railway hub in Bihar and is the headquarters of East Central Railway. Train travel is common here.
IRCTC Rail Connect
This is the official railway booking app in India. You can:
- Book train tickets
- Check PNR status
- View seat availability
- Cancel or modify tickets
Every tourist traveling long distance by train should install this.
Where Is My Train
This app is very useful for:
- Live train tracking
- Checking delays
- Viewing platform numbers
- Offline train schedules
It works even with low internet speed.
RailOne
A newer Indian Railways app that combines ticket booking and train tracking in one place.
3. Bus Booking & Intercity Travel
redBus
redBus helps you:
- Book buses to and from Hajipur
- Compare ticket prices
- View bus types (AC, sleeper, non-AC)
- Check reviews
Useful for traveling to cities like Patna, Muzaffarpur, Varanasi, and other nearby destinations.
4. Hotel & Accommodation Booking
Even though Hajipur has local hotels and guest houses, booking apps make it easier.
MakeMyTrip
Allows booking of:
- Hotels
- Trains
- Buses
- Flights
Booking.com
Good for comparing hotel prices and reading genuine reviews.
Agoda
Sometimes offers better hotel discounts.
Always check 2–3 apps before confirming your stay.
5. Food & Restaurant Apps
Zomato
You can:
- Search restaurants
- Read customer reviews
- Check menus and prices
- Order food delivery
Helpful for finding both local Bihari food and standard restaurants.
Swiggy
Food delivery service available in many Indian cities. Useful if you want food delivered to your hotel.
6. Digital Payment Apps (Very Important)
Most shops in Hajipur accept UPI payments.
Google Pay
Easy and widely accepted. Link your Indian bank account for quick payments.
PhonePe
Very common across Bihar. Accepted in markets, auto-rickshaws, and small shops.
Paytm
Useful for mobile recharges, bill payments, and QR code payments.
Carrying some cash is still recommended for small vendors.
7. Communication & Language Apps
Almost everyone in India uses WhatsApp. Hotels, taxi drivers, and tour operators prefer communication through WhatsApp.
Google Translate
Very helpful if you do not understand Hindi. You can:
- Translate text
- Use voice translation
- Scan signboards using camera
8. Weather & Utility Apps
AccuWeather or Weather.com
Check:
- Temperature
- Rain forecast
- Humidity levels
Hajipur summers can be very hot, and monsoon season may affect travel plans.
Truecaller
Helps identify unknown calls, useful if local service providers call you.
9. Emergency & Health Apps
Practo
If you need a doctor consultation, this app helps find nearby clinics and book appointments.
You should also save important emergency numbers:
- Police: 100
- Ambulance: 108
- Fire: 101
Practical Tips for Tourists in Hajipur
- Download Google Maps offline before arrival.
- Install at least one cab app (Uber or Ola).
- Keep IRCTC app if traveling by train.
- Activate UPI payment apps if you have an Indian bank account.
- Keep emergency numbers saved offline.
- Carry both digital payment option and some cash.
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