ACCOMMODATION
In addition to traditional hotels in India, there are many institutions that offer tourists accommodation.
Youth hostels
Accommodation in Indian youth hostels, comfortable and well-equipped, they are usually quite cheap. Unfortunately, these buildings are rarely located in the city center. To stop at any of them, usually you don't need to be a member of the International Youth Hostel Association (HIS). However, owners of YHA / HI cards can count on discounts when paying for accommodation. Usually, members of the association pay 15 INR, the rest 20 INR. These shelters have different regulations regarding the hours of accommodation than in other countries, quiet at night and staying in the rooms during the day.
There are also a dozen state youth hostels in India.
State holiday resorts
At times, when the country was ruled by the British, state-owned resorts could be found at every turn in Indian resorts, providing tourists with accommodation. These included, among others. Rest Houses, Roof Bungalows, Circuit Houses, PWD (Public Works De-partments) Bungalows, Forest Rest Houses and many more. Currently, most of them are reserved for government officials, however, in some there will also be places for tourists. Rather spartan conditions are to be expected at Dak Bungalows; electricity and sanitation are usually absent. Rest Houses offer a slightly higher standard, and the most exclusive Circuit Houses are for important people.
Bungalows (tourist bungalows)
Supervision of bungalows, they are usually held by state authorities. Tourists staying there can count on very good conditions, however, you have to remember, that they are not the same everywhere, their staff is not always kind to tourists.
The place costs approx. 30-40 INR, and for a night in a double room you have to pay approx. 100-250 INR. The rooms have a fan, two beds and a bathroom. Air-conditioned rooms are also often available, naturally much more expensive. In general, each bungalow has a restaurant or canteen, and often also a bar. The bungalows in Rajasthan are especially recommendable.
In every bungalow, similar to other Indian state institutions, there is a well-known to Poles "Book of complaints and grievances". Tourists dissatisfied with the services can write their comments there, counting on it, that they will bring the desired effect in the future. It's worth asking for it, when there is no way to come to an agreement with the staff. The very threat of entering the complaint should take effect.
Station hotels (retiring rooms)
Dormitories and rooms, not different from hotel rooms, they are also found in Indian railway stations. To spend the night in them, you must have a valid train ticket or Indrail Pass. These accommodations are usually used by travelers, whose train departs very early in the morning, unless, of course, they are disturbed by the noise coming from the platforms at night. Prices for renting rooms are low, and the conditions prevailing in them – usually very good. Rooms are rented on 24 hours. Unfortunately, there are rarely any vacancies there, because the retiring rooms have a high standard and are very popular among tourists.
Railway station waiting rooms
When there is no room at the train station hotel, and the train leaves very early in the morning, the last resort for the tired tourist is the waiting room at the train station. The thing is, to give yourself a few hours of peace in a normally empty room, intended for travelers 1. class, and not in a crowded tourist hall, buying a ticket in 2. class. Officially, you must comply with these regulations, however, with any luck the Indrail Pass holders 2. class, looking to be Europeans, they can spend these few hours in relatively good conditions. Unfortunately, When entering certain lounges, controllers check tickets.