Around the World with Wes and Masami - Around the World Travelogue by Wes and Masami Heiser with Journal Photographs Expenses Lodging Guide Schedule Preparation Route

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INR = Indian Rupee; US$ 1 = 47.945 INR

Ratings

= Excellent

"with WC" = toilet and shower/tub in room.

= Very Good

"WC" not stated = shower, toilet shared by guests.

= Good

Prices include hotel taxes.

= Fair

English spoken unless otherwise stated.

= Poor

= Terrible

Agra

Jehangir Lodge	Tel: 231385
	Int'l: +91-562-231385

200 meters south of the Taj Mahal entrance.

100 INR per double room with WC.

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for Money

Comments: Room with 2 single beds, table, fan, and WC with dirty squat-type toilet and cold shower. Warm showers on request are available in the shared shower room. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided.

Delhi

H.K. Choudhary	Tel: 011-332-2043
	Int'l: +91-11-332-2043
email: harsh@del3.vsnl.net.in
web: http://www.indiamart.com/HKChoudharyGuestHouse

In the "H" section of Connaught Place. Address: H-35/3 Connaught Circus.

750 INR double room with WC.

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for Money

Comments: Room with double bed, table, 2 chairs, TV, TV stand, telephone, fan, air conditioner, and WC with sit-down toilet, hot shower, and sink. Bath towels and soap are provided. Toilet paper is not.

Hotel Kanishta	Tel: 011-352-5365
	Int'l: +91-11-352-5365

Across from the New Delhi train station. Address: 22 Main Bazar, Paharganj.

175~200 INR double room with WC.

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for Money

Comments: Room 2 single beds, chairs, and dirty WC with squat-type toilet, cold shower faucet, and sink. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. Beds are dirty so bring a sleeping bag.

Jaipur

MadhuBan	Tel: 200033
	Int'l: +91-141-200033
email: madhuban@usa.net
web: http://www.madhuban.net

1km West of the Pink City Area. Address: D-237 Behari Marg, Bani Park

715~1100 INR per double room with WC.

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for Money

Comments: Room with double bed, 2 nightstands, wardrobe, desk, table, 2 chairs, luggage rack, cable TV with English movie and news channels, TV stand, telephone, fan, air conditioner, and WC with sit-down toilet, hot shower, and sink. Bath towels, toilet paper, and soap are provided. The Internet in the common room costs 60 INR per hour. Meals are served in the dining room and garden. Free transfers from the bus and train stations. This hotel is a true haven from the filth of India.

Varanasi

Homy Guest	Tel: 450306
	Int'l: +91-542-450306

Next to the Vishnu Rest House which appears in every guidebook. Address: D 24/14 Pandey Ghat.

30 INR dorm bed, 70 INR double, 150 INR double with WC.

Friendliness

Cleanliness

Value for Money

Comments: Room with 2 single beds, fan, and WC with cold shower and squat-type toilet. Neither bath towels nor toilet paper are provided. The rooms are nothing special, but the home-cooked fresh food is excellent.