Quick question

PsychadelicGapper · Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:16

Sorry if theres already info on this, I browsed and didnt find anything.
Im going to Delhi in exactly 2 weeks and havnt yet booked a hotel, and it just occurred to me this could be very stupid.
Is it very touristy at the moment?
I'll be staying somewhere cheap in Paharganj, do you think it's all already full/booked up?
Or would it be possile to just show up and get a room?

Many thanks!!

woodlouse · Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:23

you should find a room ok if you just turn up as there's many hotels there, but maybe not your first choice - Is it your first night in India? it's always more relaxing to have one ready booked plus you can arrange for them to pick you up from the airport - especially if arriving late at night.

PsychadelicGapper · Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:26

first day in delhi and india.
Thankfully am arriving at 11 am at delhi airport.
Thank you for replying!

woodlouse · Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:29

ah, best to book ahead then!
you can swap for a different/cheaper room once you've got your bearings
have a great time

davey · Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:57

definatley book ahead, try the Royal Guest house in PaHAR gANJ, I dont have any ties to it and its the only one I know in the area but its clean safe and the rooms are good, I have posted a recommendation in the hotel listings. Make sure you ask for a pick up at the airport

PsychadelicGapper · Jan 24th, 2007, 00:59

i just applied for a booking at namaskar,

but refused the airport pick up, do u think its worth it? would it be hard or crazy to try and get to pahar ganj from the airport on my own?

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 24th, 2007, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychadelicGapper

i just applied for a booking at namaskar,

but refused the airport pick up, do u think its worth it? would it be hard or crazy to try and get to pahar ganj from the airport on my own?

Not at all. Just find the pre-paid taxi stand at the airport where you need to pay the correct fare in advance and give the coupon to the driver after you reach your intended destination. It will save you money as compared to a hotel taxi pick up arrangement.

chickpea · Jan 24th, 2007, 01:11

As you get into Delhi at 11am I think it will be fine to get a pre paid taxi at the airport. I paid 160 rupees for a pre-paid and 650 for pick-up a big difference.

PsychadelicGapper · Jan 24th, 2007, 01:25

thanks for all ur replies!!!!

its a great help

Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:16	#1
PsychadelicGapper Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 8	Quick question Sorry if theres already info on this, I browsed and didnt find anything. Im going to Delhi in exactly 2 weeks and havnt yet booked a hotel, and it just occurred to me this could be very stupid. Is it very touristy at the moment? I'll be staying somewhere cheap in Paharganj, do you think it's all already full/booked up? Or would it be possile to just show up and get a room? Many thanks!!

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Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:23	#2
woodlouse firefly lovers club Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 82	you should find a room ok if you just turn up as there's many hotels there, but maybe not your first choice - Is it your first night in India? it's always more relaxing to have one ready booked plus you can arrange for them to pick you up from the airport - especially if arriving late at night.

Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:26	#3
PsychadelicGapper Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 8	first day in delhi and india. Thankfully am arriving at 11 am at delhi airport. Thank you for replying!

Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:29	#4
woodlouse firefly lovers club Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 82	ah, best to book ahead then! you can swap for a different/cheaper room once you've got your bearings have a great time

Jan 23rd, 2007, 05:57	#5
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	definatley book ahead, try the Royal Guest house in PaHAR gANJ, I dont have any ties to it and its the only one I know in the area but its clean safe and the rooms are good, I have posted a recommendation in the hotel listings. Make sure you ask for a pick up at the airport

Jan 24th, 2007, 00:59	#6
PsychadelicGapper Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 8	i just applied for a booking at namaskar, but refused the airport pick up, do u think its worth it? would it be hard or crazy to try and get to pahar ganj from the airport on my own?

Jan 24th, 2007, 01:11	#8
chickpea Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 53	As you get into Delhi at 11am I think it will be fine to get a pre paid taxi at the airport. I paid 160 rupees for a pre-paid and 650 for pick-up a big difference.

Jan 24th, 2007, 01:25	#9
PsychadelicGapper Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 8	thanks for all ur replies!!!! its a great help

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