India holiday accommodation adviceHoliday travel in India is dirt cheap but the hotels, hostels and other accommodation aren't always comfortable. Accommodation costing a dollar or two per night is plentiful in remote Indian villages and towns, usually in reasonably clean condition, but don't aim too low or you'll find yourself sleeping in a flea-infested hovel. |
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Cheap India holiday travel accommodation advice
Don't be afraid to bargain for the best and/or cheapest room in Indian hotels, hostels and other travel accommodation, even in the cities and particularly during the travel sector's slow season in summer. The country's range of hotels has broadened dramatically over the past 20 years and it's estimated that more than 150,000 new three to four star hotel rooms have become available in India since 2004. However, finding quality holiday accommodation can still be a challenge for the unwary in some parts of India. It's always best to either check accommodation facilities yourself or rely on a fellow traveller's advice before booking into a hotel or hostel. Make sure your passport is handy whenever seeking a hotel room in India as you'll invariably have to fill out a foreign tourist information form. Tariffs are added to almost all hotel bills in India and the accommodation rate varies from 10% up to 35% in different states.
Throughout your holiday tour of India, get used to surcharges on purchases such as hotel rooms, restaurant meals and alcohol, the rate varying in different states of India. India is ideal for backpackers who are happy to hoiday on the cheap smell of an oily rag. Budget holiday hotel accommodation in India costs as little as 100 Indian rupees a night for singles in 2011. If you prefer a comfortable hotel room with western mod-cons, the bills vary from 400 rupees to 1,300 rupees per night for a single room. India holiday accommodation advice It's still easy to find a cheap basic meal in India for about 40 rupees in 2011 and a feast can be enjoyed for not much more than 100 rupees. A streetwise, rice-eating traveller who doesn't mind cockroaches can have a fairly enjoyable holiday in India for just 450 rupees a day. If you want holiday luxuries such as a private room, a bathroom and quality restaurant meals, budget around 1,500 rupees per day for your travel through India - still cheap for a holiday with quality food and accommodation. Money exchange for most currencies is a fairly straightforward process in most Indian cities but it's wise not to travel into regional areas without US dollars, British pounds and/or common travellers checks such as Thomas Cook. It's advisable to only occasionally convert large amounts to rupees in major banks in major cities, rather than tackle the slow and frustrating delays synonymous with most banks in small Indian towns. At the same time, don't compromise your security by carrying too much cash in areas where you might be robbed or duped. Most Indian banks open their doors on weekdays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays from 10am to midday. Rupee notes are in denominations of 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Credits cards can be used in most major Indian cities and towns, many of which have Automatic Teller Machines that accept major brands such as Visa, Cirrus and Mastercard. However, don't rely on your card in any way if you travel to or take accommodation in a small town or a remote village in India. Tips for India travel and tickets To book cheap international air tickets, cheap accommodation, car rentals, etc. for cities around the world, visit our Travel Shop. |
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