Comprehensive Travel Booking Platform Development

Hiring: Full-Stack Travel Website & WebApp Developer / Agency (MakeMyTrip-Style Platform)**

Project Name: Trips Somewhere

I’m looking for an experienced developer or agency to build a modern, scalable travel booking website + web app similar to MakeMyTrip, with additional local tourism services.

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**Project Overview**
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The platform will support:

* Hotel Booking
* Flight Booking
* Train Booking
* Bus Booking
* Holiday Packages
* Pickup & Drop Services
* Local Ride Booking (Car / Auto / EV Auto / Bike / Scooty)
* Self-Drive Rentals
* Puri Sightseeing Packages
* Mandir Darshan Booking with Guide
* Prasad Seban & Order
* Pooja
* Spa / Water Activities / Water Park Booking
* Full Puri Tour Packages
* AI-based Trip Planner

The website should have a premium, user-friendly UI inspired by MakeMyTrip, while maintaining a unique Puri-focused branding.

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**Required Features**
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* Modern responsive UI/UX
* Website + PWA/WebApp
* JWT Authentication
* User Dashboard
* Vendor Dashboard
* Full Admin Panel
* Booking Management System
* Payment Gateway Integration (Razorpay + Stripe)
* API-ready modular architecture
* SEO-friendly structure
* Mobile-first performance optimization

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**API Integrations Required**
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Preferred integrations:

* TBO API (Hotels + Flights)
* Google Maps API
* Razorpay / Stripe
* SMS/OTP APIs

The platform should support direct in-site booking (not simple affiliate redirects).

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**Vendor Module Required**
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Local vendors should be able to:

* Register & upload KYC
* Add/manage services
* Manage bookings
* Set pricing & availability
* Track payouts

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**AI Features (Phase 2)**
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AI should help users plan complete trips based on:

* Budget
* Days
* Interests
* Family/Couple/Friends

It should generate:

* Itinerary
* Hotel suggestions
* Ride suggestions
* Estimated total cost

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**Preferred Tech Stack**
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Frontend:

* Next.js / React
* TailwindCSS

Backend:

* Node.js (Express or NestJS)

Database:

* MongoDB or PostgreSQL

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**Looking For**
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I want someone who has:

* Experience building travel/booking platforms
* API integration experience
* Strong UI/UX sense
* Scalable architecture knowledge
* Ability to handle long-term development

Please share:

* Portfolio links
* Similar projects
* Estimated timeline
* Budget estimate
* Recommended architecture/stack

Long-term collaboration possible for future app scaling & AI features.

Thank you.