Wifi Hotspots In India ~ Please Add To The List

bschne1909@hotmail.c · Mar 27th, 2006, 05:02

Here is a link for wifi in Delhi from PC magazine. None are free and not a lot of cost info but it might be some help.
http://pcworld.jiwire.com/search-wif...ip=&radius=5.0

hawaiiyogagrl · Apr 29th, 2006, 11:56

Oxford bookshop wifi down.
The sweet boys that work there smile and are evasive about just when it will be up again.
Super sweet smiles and nods when I asked "next week?"

Apr 29th, 2006, 17:50

sorry guys - whats Wifi?

kashi · Apr 29th, 2006, 18:58

its a short form for wireless- fidelity and denotes a wireless network. it can be used for many things like pdas, mobiles but is most commonly used to access the internet.

there is a debate whether it actually stands for wireless fidelity. for more see this

soulfood · Apr 29th, 2006, 19:32

Great list guys. Everyone, please also mention which ones are free. Thanks!

Jean-Philipe · Jun 4th, 2006, 01:03

Havent tried it myself (old laptop, no WiFi capability) but I think that the waiting area at Chennai Central railway station is WiFi enabled.

sirensongs · Jun 26th, 2006, 20:25

The Oxford Books wi-fi in Delhi never works (not in the week I was there). No projections as to when it might. Funny, the above poster said it wasn't working on 29 April...I was there on 29 May and nothing had changed.

The Barista in Nungambakkam, Chennai was somewhat the same. Though they have signs proudly posted that they are "wireless hotspot" they have been öut of the sign-up materials (you have to fill out some form) for several months. No idea when they'll be getting more. The wi-fi system itself, they claim, works just fine...they just don't have the pieces of paper.

Wi-Fi in India is a lot like the fax machine in McLeod Ganj. Oh yes maam, we do have wi-fi. Oh, sorry maam, we do HAVE it, it's just not working. Yes, it used to work...and it might work sometime in the future...maybe even "tomorrow"....just not today.

Places I have found with working wi-fi:
MADRAS: Amethyst coffee house in Sundar Mahal, Gopalapuram. Warning: it's 100Rs an hour!

The Taj Connemara's is so expensive it's not worth discussing.

RISHIKESH: Red Chili Adventure in Laxman Jhula (20Rs an hour with free tea). Above Red Chili is the Ganga Dham guest house and I imagine if you stay there, you might get it free all day long!
Lucky's Internet in lower Laxman Jhula (30 Rs an hour, A/C!)
The Pilgrim's Guest House in High Bank has it, but for some reason only for its residents (and it's about 800Rs a night minimum)

McLEOD GANJ: Green Hotel (30rs an hour)

KATHMANDU Nepal: New Orleans Cafe in Thamel - update: it used to be free...now it's a charge of 50NRs for the current (however long you stay, 1 hour or all day it's the same) and they only have wifi during the day.

Himalayan Java on Tridevi Marg (30NRS/hour, but they only sell 1 hour at a time so you get cut off and have to keep asking for a new password every hour)

Kathmandu Guest House (60NRs an hour)

Hotel Annapurna on Durbar Marg (the desk guys told me it was free for any registered guest in the hotel. If you're Indian, it' $75 a night; everyone else pays $165.)

Happy Typing.

wifibiller · Jul 22nd, 2006, 19:26

Tamil Nadu

http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Radha Park INN - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Ambica Empire - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Sabari INN - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Ideal Beach Resort - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Perl Park - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Chennai Delux - Chennai
http://Hotspotexpress.in MGM Beach Resort - Chennai

http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel CAG Pride - Coimbatore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Alankar Grand - Coimbatore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Heritage INN - Coimbatore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Jenny Club, Coimbatore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Royal Court - Madurai
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Hemala - Karur
http://Hotspotexpress.in Sea Side Guest House, Pondichery
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Ananda INN, Pondichery, Pondichery

Kerala

http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Woods Manor, Cochin, Kerela
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel WoodLand, Ernakulam, Kerela
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Plaza - a City Hotel,M.G Road, Cochin-682 035
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Atrium - Cochin-682 035
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Airport - Cochin-682 035

KARNATAKA

http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel RadhaHometel - Banglore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Parkfield hotel - Banglore
http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Regalis - Mysore

ANDHRA PRADESH

http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel NKM’s, Hydrabad, Andhra Pradesh

List to be Continued ..........

Nick-H · Jul 22nd, 2006, 19:47

I guess this information could be very useful and should be readily available. I think I'll make this thread a Sticky.

After all --- being able to log into IndiaMike while in India is pretty important

jivan · Jul 22nd, 2006, 20:33

o.k. jot one more down, Main street in Camp, Pune is Wi-Fi enabled. Actually the whole city is going to be covered soon. On week-ends the hotspot works. There was a free trial sometime back but no idea if it's still on or not but it works. There is the usual form-filling but I know of people who do it as well as people who have had it working without any issues. One does need a valid sign-on

galahad · Nov 3rd, 2006, 04:08

The whole of MYsore is WiFi-ed...this first such Indian city

tacita · Dec 20th, 2006, 08:37

has anyone found wifi access in west bengal or sikkim in addition to bagdogra airport, siliguri, and the places already listed in this sticky for kolkata? ('m not hopeful, but figured it couldn't hurt to ask. (not that it would kill me to be off the digital grid for a few weeks, of course!)

Darmabum · Dec 20th, 2006, 08:52

In the Asi Ghat area . . . not free, but great people run the place . . . ask for directions from Raju @ Tiwari Lodge, Asi, Varanasi. Three minute walk from the Ganges.

vir · Dec 20th, 2006, 11:17

http://www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm

I searched using just the state name and there are few places listed here. It also says if its FREE or not.

puppydogben · Dec 23rd, 2006, 12:54

Anyone know of wifi anywhere in Rajasthan, particularly Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Kota?

Mar 27th, 2006, 05:02	#16
bschne1909@hotmail.c Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 22	Wi-fi Here is a link for wifi in Delhi from PC magazine. None are free and not a lot of cost info but it might be some help. http://pcworld.jiwire.com/search-wif...ip=&radius=5.0

Apr 29th, 2006, 18:58	#19
kashi Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: singapore Posts: 50	its a short form for wireless- fidelity and denotes a wireless network. it can be used for many things like pdas, mobiles but is most commonly used to access the internet. there is a debate whether it actually stands for wireless fidelity. for more see this __________________ wahh... i want to go back photos

Jun 4th, 2006, 01:03	#21
Jean-Philipe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near Chennai, Tamil Nadu Posts: 103	Free WiFi hotspots Havent tried it myself (old laptop, no WiFi capability) but I think that the waiting area at Chennai Central railway station is WiFi enabled. __________________ It's all part of the adventure of travelling!

Jun 26th, 2006, 20:25	#22
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Wi-fi Why's The Oxford Books wi-fi in Delhi never works (not in the week I was there). No projections as to when it might. Funny, the above poster said it wasn't working on 29 April...I was there on 29 May and nothing had changed. The Barista in Nungambakkam, Chennai was somewhat the same. Though they have signs proudly posted that they are "wireless hotspot" they have been öut of the sign-up materials (you have to fill out some form) for several months. No idea when they'll be getting more. The wi-fi system itself, they claim, works just fine...they just don't have the pieces of paper. Wi-Fi in India is a lot like the fax machine in McLeod Ganj. Oh yes maam, we do have wi-fi. Oh, sorry maam, we do HAVE it, it's just not working. Yes, it used to work...and it might work sometime in the future...maybe even "tomorrow"....just not today. Places I have found with working wi-fi: MADRAS: Amethyst coffee house in Sundar Mahal, Gopalapuram. Warning: it's 100Rs an hour! The Taj Connemara's is so expensive it's not worth discussing. RISHIKESH: Red Chili Adventure in Laxman Jhula (20Rs an hour with free tea). Above Red Chili is the Ganga Dham guest house and I imagine if you stay there, you might get it free all day long! Lucky's Internet in lower Laxman Jhula (30 Rs an hour, A/C!) The Pilgrim's Guest House in High Bank has it, but for some reason only for its residents (and it's about 800Rs a night minimum) McLEOD GANJ: Green Hotel (30rs an hour) KATHMANDU Nepal: New Orleans Cafe in Thamel - update: it used to be free...now it's a charge of 50NRs for the current (however long you stay, 1 hour or all day it's the same) and they only have wifi during the day. Himalayan Java on Tridevi Marg (30NRS/hour, but they only sell 1 hour at a time so you get cut off and have to keep asking for a new password every hour) Kathmandu Guest House (60NRs an hour) Hotel Annapurna on Durbar Marg (the desk guys told me it was free for any registered guest in the hotel. If you're Indian, it' $75 a night; everyone else pays $165.) Happy Typing. __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries Last edited by sirensongs : Aug 17th, 2006 at 20:57.

Jul 22nd, 2006, 19:26	#23
wifibiller Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: india Posts: 1	WiFi Hotspot List Tamil Nadu http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Radha Park INN - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Ambica Empire - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Sabari INN - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Ideal Beach Resort - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Perl Park - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Chennai Delux - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in MGM Beach Resort - Chennai http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel CAG Pride - Coimbatore http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Alankar Grand - Coimbatore http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Heritage INN - Coimbatore http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Jenny Club, Coimbatore http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Royal Court - Madurai http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Hemala - Karur http://Hotspotexpress.in Sea Side Guest House, Pondichery http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Ananda INN, Pondichery, Pondichery Kerala http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Woods Manor, Cochin, Kerela http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel WoodLand, Ernakulam, Kerela http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Plaza - a City Hotel,M.G Road, Cochin-682 035 http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Atrium - Cochin-682 035 http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Abad Airport - Cochin-682 035 KARNATAKA http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel RadhaHometel - Banglore http://Hotspotexpress.in Parkfield hotel - Banglore http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel Regalis - Mysore ANDHRA PRADESH http://Hotspotexpress.in Hotel NKM’s, Hydrabad, Andhra Pradesh List to be Continued .......... Last edited by wifibiller : Mar 9th, 2007 at 12:45.

Apr 29th, 2006, 11:56	#17
hawaiiyogagrl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	Oxford bookshop wifi down. The sweet boys that work there smile and are evasive about just when it will be up again. Super sweet smiles and nods when I asked "next week?"

Apr 29th, 2006, 17:50	#18
ambika Posts: n/a	sorry guys - whats Wifi?

Apr 29th, 2006, 19:32	#20
soulfood Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delhi Posts: 467	Great list guys. Everyone, please also mention which ones are free. Thanks!

Jul 22nd, 2006, 19:47	#24
Nick-H Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 22,874	I guess this information could be very useful and should be readily available. I think I'll make this thread a Sticky. After all --- being able to log into IndiaMike while in India is pretty important __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Jul 22nd, 2006, 20:33	#25
jivan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune, India Posts: 820	o.k. jot one more down, Main street in Camp, Pune is Wi-Fi enabled. Actually the whole city is going to be covered soon. On week-ends the hotspot works. There was a free trial sometime back but no idea if it's still on or not but it works. There is the usual form-filling but I know of people who do it as well as people who have had it working without any issues. One does need a valid sign-on

Nov 3rd, 2006, 04:08	#26
galahad ebba airaf Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: madras Posts: 72	The whole of MYsore is WiFi-ed...this first such Indian city

Dec 20th, 2006, 08:37	#27
tacita Maha Mutant Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,400	wifi access updates? (esp. darjeeling, sikkim, kolkata) has anyone found wifi access in west bengal or sikkim in addition to bagdogra airport, siliguri, and the places already listed in this sticky for kolkata? ('m not hopeful, but figured it couldn't hurt to ask. (not that it would kill me to be off the digital grid for a few weeks, of course!) __________________ Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. ~Helen Keller

Dec 20th, 2006, 08:52	#28
Darmabum Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho Posts: 728	Varanasi In the Asi Ghat area . . . not free, but great people run the place . . . ask for directions from Raju @ Tiwari Lodge, Asi, Varanasi. Three minute walk from the Ganges. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

Dec 20th, 2006, 11:17	#29
vir Indori Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 228	http://www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm I searched using just the state name and there are few places listed here. It also says if its FREE or not.

Dec 23rd, 2006, 12:54	#30
puppydogben Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Asia Posts: 162	Anyone know of wifi anywhere in Rajasthan, particularly Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Kota?

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