Accommodation in India
We specialise in hand-picked, small-scale accommodation, that offer a true sense of place and are full of local character. We steer away from big, soulless chain hotels, preferring properties with a more personal atmosphere and authentic hospitality. In India you’ll experience a wide variety of styles, for example you might overnight in a desert tent, enjoy a night on a cosy houseboat as it drifts through tropical backwaters, or laze in a cosy bungalow on the beach. We rate our accommodation using 4 categories.
In Style Accommodation – Category 4
Our In Style accommodation will give you a little extra something in terms of facilities, creature comforts, service levels or atmosphere. Perhaps a converted colonial tea estate, a former historic castle or a boutique beach hotel. In Rajasthan you can experience the life of a Maharaja and spend the night in a palace, or in a majestic fort that’s been renovated into a heritage hotel. For a unique and memorable stay, we recommend adding at least one of these into your itinerary.
Standard Accommodation – Category 3
Most of our India accommodation fits into our standard category. Our hand-picked standard accommodation will give you all the small-scale charm and warm hospitality of India in a favourable location. It could be a cosy haveli decorated with traditional Rajasthani elegance, an atmospheric jungle lodge in the middle of a national park, a comfortable clay hut in the countryside or a heritage hotel with views of the Ganges River.
Simple Accommodation – Category 2
Sometimes in India, the accommodation facilities just aren’t as important as the surroundings. In this category you can expect modest accommodation with private facilities. Such as a small, family-run guest house tucked away in a quiet city location, a simply furnished property with fantastic mountain views, or bungalow located under waving palm trees.
Basic Accommodation – Category 1
The facilities in this category won’t be what you will be used to in the west but it offers a truly authentic way of seeing India. You could be floating down the Keralan backwaters on a traditional houseboat or camping in the Thar Desert with your camel herding hosts. Of course, the Indian night trains also belong in this category: simple and not always good for a decent night sleep, but a must for anyone who wants to experience India.
