Find a place to stay in India

If you have been to India before you probably have a pretty good idea of how to prepare for the trip and all the things you need to bear in mind beforehand.

One of the things to take into account is the accommodation. How does that work? Where am I going to stay? Can I make it on a low budget?

Find a place to stay in India

Don’t worry, there are thousands of options out there. You can start by looking anywhere you like, including all sorts of accommodation ads in India. It all depends on your budget, how much time you are expecting to spend at the hotel, whether you are travelling alone or with kids, etc. Backpackers for instance sometimes wonder if cheap places in India are worth staying at. The answer is yes. You can find all kinds of great budget accommodation anywhere you go, and of course some will be slightly more basic than others, but they are perfectly fine and not everybody can afford an expensive hotel anyway.

 It many not always be easy to find the most decent option, but you need to also stop to take a look around and realize that every city is different: some are noisy, some are quiet, some are cheap and others may seem more expensive. If you go to a coastal city, you are likely to find all kinds of beach hotels with rooms for you to stay. There are also houseboats available, bungalows, guesthouses, etc. But you probably will find a completely different type of accommodations if you decide to go to the mountains.

 The fact is that anywhere you go, leaving aside your budget, you can easily find the best place for you to stay if you take a look around in advance, check different options and try to keep an open mind. Maybe even forget about booking ahead and give negotiating a go.

 That is what travelling is all about!

Visiting Raj Ghat the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

If you happen to be in Delhi then do not forget to visit Raj Ghat, a memorial built on the very place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial known as the “Raj Ghat” in Hindi is built on the banks of the River Yamuna surrounded by a beautiful garden. The memorial itself is built of black marble that marks the place where he was cremated, a day after his assassination. There is an eternal flame that burns at one end. “Hey Ram” is inscribed on the memorial which is supposed to be his last words when he was shot by an assassin who thought that the Mahatma was responsible for the division of India and giving way to much concessions to the Muslims of Pakistan.

How much would you give this poor Indian Boy?

The trouble with Indians is that we love bragging how great our country is and how ancient our religion is and on. But does it really matter if children like these have to sell and beg to make a living? If you are going on holiday to India then you are going to see a lot of these. In fact, every time your taxi stops at the traffic light in Delhi then a boy or girl just like in the picture will come  up to you to beg or approach you to sell something. Coming from abroad, you might find this heartbreaking and out of pity you might end up buying whatever they’re selling. But we as Indians are almost immune to sights like these and most of us would probably turn a blind eye and even shoo them away.

India: Off the Beaten Track, Yes Indeed

From child-free hotels to bargain luxury breaks, there’s a package holiday to suit us all. Of course, nobody can deny that the internet has given us a lot more choice regarding our holidays, with late deals and offers on all kinds of destinations. However, if you’re yearning for something just a little bit different this year, you’re not alone.

The world is a big place and is still largely undiscovered. Nowhere else is this more the case than in India, arguably one of Asia’s most beautiful places to visit for an ‘off the beaten track’ holiday.

Hot But Not Bothered: Tourism and Beauty in India and the Middle East

I may be biased, as I was born and brought up in India, but I love my country and am always encouraging people to visit it. However, I have a confession to make: I also really enjoy getting out of India and experiencing the Middle East from time to time. There are a great many ways to enjoy the similarities and differences between these destinations, so I’ve created this quick guide to India, the Middle East and everything you can see and do there, from sightseeing to pampering yourself and looking after your skin while on your travels.