A thread on Accommodation & Rates

carboy · 1st February 2013, 09:49

Planning to go to Trivandrum in a couple of weeks and looking for a good hotel there. My trip plans are here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ml#post3030088.

If anyone has any hotel suggestions, let me know.

coolclouds · 1st February 2013, 10:23

What budget are you looking for?

There are many good hotels at 2-2.5k price range.

carboy · 1st February 2013, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolclouds

What budget are you looking for?

There are many good hotels at 2-2.5k price range.

My primary and most important need a very clean hotel. My budget is 1000-2000 Rs. I was thinking about Ginger Hotels (price around 2000, I think) because I used it in Orissa (Rs. 1200) and was happy.

gandalf · 4th February 2013, 13:24

Hi All,
Planning to travel to kerala this weekend for a marriage.
Planning to take the regular Selam->Coiambatore ->Thrissur-> Chalakudi route.

Could anyone suggest a decent place to stay near Chalakudy?

Ill be returning by the Theni-> Dindigul-> Salem route

ranjitp1 · 4th February 2013, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandalf

Hi All,
Planning to travel to kerala this weekend for a marriage.
Planning to take the regular Selam->Coiambatore ->Thrissur-> Chalakudi route.

Could anyone suggest a decent place to stay near Chalakudy?

Ill be returning by the Theni-> Dindigul-> Salem route

Hardly any options.Meadows International is a very avg place to stay or else you could stay at Athirappilly which has good places to stay.The other option for you is to stay near Kochi airport or Thrissur and drive about 25kms to Chalakudy from airport or Thrissur.I would reccomend that option rather than staying at Chalakudy.Chalakudy hotels all have a bar attached to them and that should explain the plight of the hotels.

Red Liner · 25th February 2013, 16:57

Guys,

I am looking for a place to stay for two (me and a friend - a girl, if it helps) at Dakshineswar for a couple of days. The plan is to spend 3 odd days here and another 3 odd days at Belur Math.

Can anyone hook me up to "good" places to stay at in Dakshineswar? Would much prefer to book in advance as opposed to just landing there and looking for a place (since there's a lady friend with me).

coolclouds · 7th March 2013, 22:51

Can anyone recommend a decent accommodation near Connaught Place, Delhi. Three sharing under 5k max per night.

ampere · 7th March 2013, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolclouds

Can anyone recommend a decent accommodation near Connaught Place, Delhi. Three sharing under 5k max per night.

Not sure of 5K limit, but there is a ginger next to (well close to) New Delhi railway station.
You can check out at their site.

manolin · 8th March 2013, 04:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Not sure of 5K limit, but there is a ginger next to (well close to) New Delhi railway station.
You can check out at their site.

Bhai, its not next to or close to - you can say that its inside the railway station compound

Exit from ajmeri gate side.

SILVERWOOD · 8th March 2013, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Not sure of 5K limit, but there is a ginger next to (well close to) New Delhi railway station.
You can check out at their site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manolin

Bhai, its not next to or close to - you can say that its inside the railway station compound

Exit from ajmeri gate side.

This was earlier known as Rail Yatri Nivas and Ginger has take it over some time back.

Excellent place to stay, but getting an accommodation is difficult on short notice.

Waseem.

speed crusader · 13th March 2013, 12:20

Hi Guys

Planning a trip to Mcleodganj and then an onward trek to Triund.

Plan on leaving Delhi March 28, 2013, reach Mcleodganj same day

Plan to start trek to Triund on March 29, then on to Ilaqa same day and then come back to Triund to spend the night

I need help on the following:

1. Places to stay at Triund and how to arrange/ book them. Who or where do I go to in Mcleodganj to pre-book these before starting the trek or is there no need to book in advance. Can I go to Triund in the hope of finding stay options for the night without any advance arrangements?

2. Where and how to hire equipment such as rain coats, sleeping bags, tents etc. I believe we can make arrangements such that we pay some booking amount at Mcllo and collect raincoat and stuff we would need en route, with the remaining stuff such as sleeping bags, tents, etc being made available at Triund, with no need for us to carry them all the way to Triund from Mcllo

We are two guys in our 30's. We do not want to carry alot of weight with us on the trek, except essentials

Need help folks!

Thanks
SC

skdking · 13th March 2013, 14:00

Am planning a self drive family trip to Kodaikanal and Thekaddy in Mid-April.

Can I be suggested a suitable accommodation at both places for 2 adults and two children (11 years and 8 years).

May be up to 2-3 kms from the lake in Kodai.

Will prefer to have a garden also in the property so that I can laze around.

Range - Around 4000/- per day.

All valuable suggestions are solicited.

ranjitp1 · 13th March 2013, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by skdking

Am planning a self drive family trip to Kodaikanal and Thekaddy in Mid-April.

Can I be suggested a suitable accommodation at both places for 2 adults and two children (11 years and 8 years).

May be up to 2-3 kms from the lake in Kodai.

Will prefer to have a garden also in the property so that I can laze around.

Range - Around 4000/- per day.

All valuable suggestions are solicited.

Thekkady:
Spice Village : www.cghearth.com/spice-village.html
Spice Grove: www.spicegrove.in
Elephant Court: www.theelephantcourt.com

Kodai:

If you are ok with stretching your budget to 5-6k a night then Fern Creek is the best in Kodai.Otherwise Zest Coakers is good, www.theferncreek.com

phamilyman · 13th March 2013, 15:01

In July 2009, I went there with my wife on a busy weekend (just as you are going). Triund has the govt rest house but it was full of foreign trekking groups who were camping in the open. There are tents for about 15-20 people there. Do enquire from others before you trek up. Regardless of load, hire a porter if possible. Do ask up in advance for booking the tents:
http://freerider.in/drupal/Travel/Triund has my experience.

Tapish · 13th March 2013, 15:08

This is bang on time. I am also planning a trek in early April. I have tried to find some numbers of people there. Will share as I get them.

In my opinion, you can reach Mcleod in the morning and arrange for a tent + porter there.

Best,
Tapish

1st February 2013, 09:49	#1171
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,724 Thanked: 1,911 Times	re: A thread on Accommodation & Rates Planning to go to Trivandrum in a couple of weeks and looking for a good hotel there. My trip plans are here - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/route-...ml#post3030088. If anyone has any hotel suggestions, let me know.
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1st February 2013, 10:23	#1172
coolclouds Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garden City Posts: 1,800 Thanked: 519 Times	What budget are you looking for? There are many good hotels at 2-2.5k price range.
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4th February 2013, 13:24	#1174
gandalf BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: Current Condition of Road To kerala Hi All, Planning to travel to kerala this weekend for a marriage. Planning to take the regular Selam->Coiambatore ->Thrissur-> Chalakudi route. Could anyone suggest a decent place to stay near Chalakudy? Ill be returning by the Theni-> Dindigul-> Salem route
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25th February 2013, 16:57	#1176
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,376 Thanked: 19,300 Times	Place to stay: Dakshineswar Guys, I am looking for a place to stay for two (me and a friend - a girl, if it helps) at Dakshineswar for a couple of days. The plan is to spend 3 odd days here and another 3 odd days at Belur Math. Can anyone hook me up to "good" places to stay at in Dakshineswar? Would much prefer to book in advance as opposed to just landing there and looking for a place (since there's a lady friend with me).
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7th March 2013, 22:51	#1177
coolclouds Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garden City Posts: 1,800 Thanked: 519 Times	re: A thread on Accommodation & Rates Can anyone recommend a decent accommodation near Connaught Place, Delhi. Three sharing under 5k max per night.
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13th March 2013, 12:20	#1181
speed crusader BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 47 Thanked: 22 Times	Need info on Triund: Stay and equipment Hi Guys Planning a trip to Mcleodganj and then an onward trek to Triund. Plan on leaving Delhi March 28, 2013, reach Mcleodganj same day Plan to start trek to Triund on March 29, then on to Ilaqa same day and then come back to Triund to spend the night I need help on the following: 1. Places to stay at Triund and how to arrange/ book them. Who or where do I go to in Mcleodganj to pre-book these before starting the trek or is there no need to book in advance. Can I go to Triund in the hope of finding stay options for the night without any advance arrangements? 2. Where and how to hire equipment such as rain coats, sleeping bags, tents etc. I believe we can make arrangements such that we pay some booking amount at Mcllo and collect raincoat and stuff we would need en route, with the remaining stuff such as sleeping bags, tents, etc being made available at Triund, with no need for us to carry them all the way to Triund from Mcllo We are two guys in our 30's. We do not want to carry alot of weight with us on the trek, except essentials Need help folks! Thanks SC
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13th March 2013, 14:00	#1182
skdking BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delhi Cantt Posts: 557 Thanked: 206 Times	re: A thread on Accommodation & Rates Am planning a self drive family trip to Kodaikanal and Thekaddy in Mid-April. Can I be suggested a suitable accommodation at both places for 2 adults and two children (11 years and 8 years). May be up to 2-3 kms from the lake in Kodai. Will prefer to have a garden also in the property so that I can laze around. Range - Around 4000/- per day. All valuable suggestions are solicited.
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13th March 2013, 15:01	#1184
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	Re: Need info on Triund: Stay and equipment In July 2009, I went there with my wife on a busy weekend (just as you are going). Triund has the govt rest house but it was full of foreign trekking groups who were camping in the open. There are tents for about 15-20 people there. Do enquire from others before you trek up. Regardless of load, hire a porter if possible. Do ask up in advance for booking the tents: http://freerider.in/drupal/Travel/Triund has my experience.
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13th March 2013, 15:08	#1185
Tapish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nainital Posts: 365 Thanked: 920 Times	Re: Need info on Triund: Stay and equipment This is bang on time. I am also planning a trek in early April. I have tried to find some numbers of people there. Will share as I get them. In my opinion, you can reach Mcleod in the morning and arrange for a tent + porter there. Best, Tapish
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