In Delhi for 4 to 6 weeks

cerifi · May 15th, 2008, 21:15

I'll be in Delhi for between four to six weeks, conducting research at the National Archives. I'm looking for somewhere reasonable within walking distance. Any suggestions would be gratefully received

capt_mahajan · May 15th, 2008, 21:18

cerifi, welcome to indiamike

err somewhere reasonable what?

accomodation?

cerifi · May 15th, 2008, 21:27

yes, sorry, somewhere reasonably priced for accommodation. I speak in nonsensical sentences

puchoo · May 15th, 2008, 21:38

The National Archives is located the Inter-section of Janpath and Rajpath i.e basically in the heart of where all the government buildings are (near the India gate area) .....i am not too positive on you being able to get anything within walking distance coz there's not much available. There are a lot of government residences which of course is out of the question...

All i can think of is say Lodhi Road area on one side, Bengali market on the other...

...ill need to take a look at the map..let me get back post that.

SMARTGUY · May 15th, 2008, 22:09

Cerifi ! Welcome to Indiamike....

Whats your idea of reasonably priced, I mean whats ur Budget ? and what kind of accomodation you require.

puchoo · May 16th, 2008, 10:49

Im having a bit of a hard time being able to give you some solid leads. The problem remains...that entire area has very few places to stay "within walking distance".... whats your definition of this anyway...1-2 miles or more/less

edwardseco · May 19th, 2008, 04:44

Does the metro serve this area? If so that would help a bunch to expand the area. Also, find a good bar since archive people tend to throw one back. Actually, my best leads came out of such

..

Rav.kej · May 19th, 2008, 23:10

Depends on your budget and the location your looking accomodation at...

triliana · May 19th, 2008, 23:35

When are you coming here? June? Forget walking distance, who wants to walk in the heat?

Live somewhere near-ish .. traffic is bad but not as bad as other Indian Cities (ahem, Mumbai)... Safdarjung Enclave and Hauz Khas are nice but maybe a little expensive.

4-6 weeks also will be a problem. Most places want 11 month leases. I have had to do major networking to get out of that one. You might be able to find a PG accommodation (are you coming alone?) or a guesthouse.. but even guesthouses will be around 2000 a night... go for PG accommodation if you can.

capt_mahajan · May 19th, 2008, 23:36

The metro is an excellent idea. And I believe it does serve that area, generally speaking. Maybe a Delhi-ite can confirm.

KABAARY · May 20th, 2008, 02:25

The lesser MPs are amenable to renting out a section or more of their official quarters in South Avenue...one needs to identify the appropriate contact to so facilitate which is not an impossible task.

puchoo · May 20th, 2008, 09:59

yes but not to the degree where OP can walk i think.I would appreciate another Delhite double confirming this but from what i am aware of there are 4-5 possibilities of getting of near here..

Central Secretariat
Patel Chowk
Barakhamba Road
Mandi House
Khan Market

Nothing is walkable...well it is but then you are looking at 30 minute walks...

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

The metro is an excellent idea. And I believe it does serve that area, generally speaking. Maybe a Delhi-ite can confirm.

May 15th, 2008, 21:15	#1
cerifi Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9	In Delhi for 4 to 6 weeks I'll be in Delhi for between four to six weeks, conducting research at the National Archives. I'm looking for somewhere reasonable within walking distance. Any suggestions would be gratefully received

May 15th, 2008, 21:18	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,621	cerifi, welcome to indiamike err somewhere reasonable what? accomodation? __________________ . Humpty Dumpty was pushed. How do you know when push comes to shove? Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

May 15th, 2008, 21:38	#4
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,363	The National Archives is located the Inter-section of Janpath and Rajpath i.e basically in the heart of where all the government buildings are (near the India gate area) .....i am not too positive on you being able to get anything within walking distance coz there's not much available. There are a lot of government residences which of course is out of the question... All i can think of is say Lodhi Road area on one side, Bengali market on the other... ...ill need to take a look at the map..let me get back post that. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,750	Does the metro serve this area? If so that would help a bunch to expand the area. Also, find a good bar since archive people tend to throw one back. Actually, my best leads came out of such..

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May 15th, 2008, 21:27	#3
cerifi Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9	yes, sorry, somewhere reasonably priced for accommodation. I speak in nonsensical sentences

May 15th, 2008, 22:09	#5
SMARTGUY Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: INDIA Posts: 136	Cerifi ! Welcome to Indiamike.... Whats your idea of reasonably priced, I mean whats ur Budget ? and what kind of accomodation you require.

May 16th, 2008, 10:49	#6
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,363	Im having a bit of a hard time being able to give you some solid leads. The problem remains...that entire area has very few places to stay "within walking distance".... whats your definition of this anyway...1-2 miles or more/less

May 19th, 2008, 23:10	#8
Rav.kej Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4	Depends on your budget and the location your looking accomodation at...

May 19th, 2008, 23:35	#9
triliana Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 63	When are you coming here? June? Forget walking distance, who wants to walk in the heat? Live somewhere near-ish .. traffic is bad but not as bad as other Indian Cities (ahem, Mumbai)... Safdarjung Enclave and Hauz Khas are nice but maybe a little expensive. 4-6 weeks also will be a problem. Most places want 11 month leases. I have had to do major networking to get out of that one. You might be able to find a PG accommodation (are you coming alone?) or a guesthouse.. but even guesthouses will be around 2000 a night... go for PG accommodation if you can.

May 19th, 2008, 23:36	#10
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,621	The metro is an excellent idea. And I believe it does serve that area, generally speaking. Maybe a Delhi-ite can confirm.

May 20th, 2008, 02:25	#11
KABAARY Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 220	The lesser MPs are amenable to renting out a section or more of their official quarters in South Avenue...one needs to identify the appropriate contact to so facilitate which is not an impossible task.

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