Must have apps in your smartphone while travelling!

Technology has completely changed the way we travel.

Travellers are now using mobile applications for researching as well as booking their holidays. With the availability of a well developed travel app people no longer have to rely on maps, guidebooks or compasses when planning a trip.

It's no exaggeration to say that this increased involvement of mobile applications has effectively strengthened the kinship between the travel and tourism sector and the mobile app industry.

Here is a selection of the best tools for the digital-savvy traveler this New Year vacations:

Below are the top five apps one should not forget to get on phones before making travel plans:

Trip n howl

Trip n howl is a one of its kind travel networking app designed for travelers where they could connect with other travel howlers, create their own travel community, plan their trips and share their travel moments to cherish. This app is a one-stop travel solution for travelers and the only travel app with the marketplace of online agencies that one need during travel.

Zomato

It gathers information from every restaurant on a regular basis to ensure there data is fresh. There vast community of food lovers share their reviews and photos, so they have all that you need to make an informed choice.

OYO

India's largest hotel network spread across 230 cities with 8500+ hotels offering standardized and hassle-free stay experiences at an unmatched price OYO, offers rooms at prices that no other player in the budget segment offers today.

Saavn

Saavn, LLC is an American digital distributor of English, Bollywood, and regional Indian music in over 200 countries. Saavn's products are Saavn Pro, its music service that offers offline listening without advertisements, and its mobile apps, Saavn is for iOS and Saavn is for Android.

Uber

Taxi aggregator Uber is the best app for travelling across the city. The best way to get wherever you're going. Uber helps us choose our ride and set our location. One can see their driver's picture and vehicle details, and can track their arrival on the map. One can also Rate there driver and provide anonymous feedback about your trip.