Paharganj area?

stardragon · Nov 11th, 2006, 10:30

Hi,

I need a place to stay in Delhi for 5-7 days. People have told me the Paharganj area is good place to stay because you can easily meet backpackers and it's next to the train station. Anyone else like it there? Any good hotels in that area that are low to mid-range?
Thanks

cyberhippie · Nov 11th, 2006, 10:35

Paharganj is a bit of a circus but I love it, it's a kind of mini introduction to India both good and bad. Touts, vendors, street food, beggers it's all on show here as well as natily dressed hippies and backpackers.
Plenty of hotels to suit your needs. Google Star Paradise is a start!!

New-South-Welshman · Nov 11th, 2006, 13:10

I was told to stay away from Paharganj, but that was from a upper-end Indian gentleman. He told me to stick to Connaught Place. Paharganj should be better than Karol Bagh right? That's where I stayed 2 years back.

jyotirmoy · Nov 11th, 2006, 13:39

Moving a bit west ward that is towards Karolbagh you have a good choice of midrange places & now with the Metro in place travelling to CP, New Delhi & old Delhi stations is easy. As CH has said which I agree the first time experience of Pahargunge may be digital, either 1 or 0!

bijapuri · Nov 11th, 2006, 14:15

Paharganj- Appalling. CP or Karolbagh much saner.

cyberhippie · Nov 11th, 2006, 14:18

Really Bij CP is completly souless and just as much hassle as Paharganj, in fact more so!!
OK I suppose if you like your India to be Sony, Bennetton and Adidas.
It's also a bit of a building site right now.

I should check out Karolbagh one time though!! But then I'd miss my nightly Kebab!

Bij you're eminent proof of Jyoti's digital theory!

Malkers · Nov 11th, 2006, 14:36

We love Paharganj, we can afford better places but Paharganj has something magical about it so I would go there every time and stay in Hotel Pallvi Palace or Yuvraj which are part of a chain of the Chand Group and maximum 700rs a night. Yes you get some dodgy looks around there but if you wander around with a big beaming smile and an open mind then you see a bit of real India. Also the main bazaar is a fab place to browse or buy, gotta look up and down and through the back alleys to find the good stuff.

Was in Delhi just 4 weeks ago on business for 3 nights and stayed elsewhere as I needed a quick exit to get to Greater Noida each morning, paid 2000rs per night and hated the place, don't even remember the name of it!

Malc

himadventures · Nov 11th, 2006, 15:48

Yes- everyone is correct about PAHARGANJ.No doubt this is mini INDIA and you will see whole of the world roaming in this bazzar.
You can find every type of hotel here. If you are looking for something more comfortable and still want to stay in PAHARGANJ...choose AARAKASHAN ROAD hotels. This is walking distance from NEW DELHI RAILWAYS STATION- just walk below the bridge...say 40m aprox and then turn left and you will see some delix hotels here.

BUT !

Staying in PHARGANJ is experience of itself...just come with open heart if you are coming from other countries.

SOME RECCOMMENDATIONS: Travellers Inn

Casey · Nov 11th, 2006, 19:29

We stayed at the Master Paying Guesthouse, which is in a quite suburb about a 30-40r ride from CP. We loved the place and were able to walk around the neighborhood and observe another side of Delhi that corresponded to many of the books that I have read. I have also stayed at Paharganj and would stay there again to save money, as the budget guesthouses are really reasonable. I liked the quieter places on arrival because I am pretty jet-lagged after flying from Canada and need a couple of days to catch up on sleep as I have usually not slept in days before the trip.

kullukid · Nov 11th, 2006, 19:41

I like to use a mid range hotel in Pahargange area called Hotel Prince Polonia it is very clean & quiet as it is just off main bazzar yet still central to all the hustle & bustle of this area.
I've stayed there 4 times in the last 2 yrs & have booked it again for this Dec, they charge RS1100 inc tax & they arrange airport pickups which i would advise you to use if this is your first time in Delhi their web address is www.hotelprincepolonia.com you can email them at polinter@vsnl.com when do you land in Delhi? i land on 19th Dec.

KK

ananda2193 · Nov 11th, 2006, 20:08

I love the bustling atmosphere of Pahargang. Theres plenty of other travelers you can meet, and many restaurants selling all kinds of food. Lots of travelers food(muesli,pasta,smoothies,et c.). And lots of cheap hotels. Though next time I'm there, might try someplace different, just for a different experience. But I love it there. The street kebabs at night

. Eating cheap street omelets. Connaught is pretty sterile IMHO. If you want a more easy stay, stay in Connaught Circle or some other parts. I personally have never had any problems in Pahargang, though it's been almost 9 years since I was last there. Things could be different now.

bijapuri · Nov 11th, 2006, 20:29

ok . . . looks like I have Karolbagh "all to myself" (plus a bazillion bargain hunters from South Delhi)
Cy, I actually tried PG last time or so I was in Delhi, just didn't float my boat, lolol, so it's your turn to try KB

anf the Kebabs there are just fine!
one glitch in KB is every time I stay there the rates have shot up another 20%, so the haggling starts anew! I may be there in late Nov, maybe I should try internet haggling at my usual haunt . . .
Truth be told, now that I've been in the NGO world for some years, usually, if on assignment, then I'm at a paying guest house, or at a friend of a friend's place.
working in India India is a whole different world that traveling in India India.
what's J's digital theory?

04274108 · Nov 11th, 2006, 20:33

At the end of our trip, we stayed in Paharganj and it was a hoot. All of India rolled into a few blocks. Stroll along at night past the fires and the foodstalls. Pat a wandering cow or goat.

Stayed at the Hotel Ajanta on one of the top floors and we had a great view of the entire street. Across the back alley was a nest with a pair of eagles. They would fly around, land and glare down at the pedestrians. Beautiful birds.

I would stay away from CP unless you're looking for a bit of the West. It's not a bad place but too much like a High Street. Trendy shops, Western goods and coffee shops. Nice place to visit but we get the same experience in any European or North American city.

cyberhippie · Nov 11th, 2006, 21:04

OK Bij if the kebabs are OK, then I'll give it a go!! If I actually get to India any time soon, A bit of a cashflow problem this year!!!

stardragon · Nov 11th, 2006, 22:40

Thank you!! I'm excited.

Nov 11th, 2006, 10:30	#1
stardragon Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14	Paharganj area? Hi, I need a place to stay in Delhi for 5-7 days. People have told me the Paharganj area is good place to stay because you can easily meet backpackers and it's next to the train station. Anyone else like it there? Any good hotels in that area that are low to mid-range? Thanks

Nov 11th, 2006, 13:10	#3
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,376	I was told to stay away from Paharganj, but that was from a upper-end Indian gentleman. He told me to stick to Connaught Place. Paharganj should be better than Karol Bagh right? That's where I stayed 2 years back. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Nov 11th, 2006, 14:15	#5
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	Paharganj- Appalling. CP or Karolbagh much saner. __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

Nov 11th, 2006, 14:36	#7
Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	We love Paharganj, we can afford better places but Paharganj has something magical about it so I would go there every time and stay in Hotel Pallvi Palace or Yuvraj which are part of a chain of the Chand Group and maximum 700rs a night. Yes you get some dodgy looks around there but if you wander around with a big beaming smile and an open mind then you see a bit of real India. Also the main bazaar is a fab place to browse or buy, gotta look up and down and through the back alleys to find the good stuff. Was in Delhi just 4 weeks ago on business for 3 nights and stayed elsewhere as I needed a quick exit to get to Greater Noida each morning, paid 2000rs per night and hated the place, don't even remember the name of it! Malc __________________ Personal Travel Blog

Nov 11th, 2006, 15:48	#8
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,070	Nothing wrong n PAHARGANJ Yes- everyone is correct about PAHARGANJ.No doubt this is mini INDIA and you will see whole of the world roaming in this bazzar. You can find every type of hotel here. If you are looking for something more comfortable and still want to stay in PAHARGANJ...choose AARAKASHAN ROAD hotels. This is walking distance from NEW DELHI RAILWAYS STATION- just walk below the bridge...say 40m aprox and then turn left and you will see some delix hotels here. BUT ! Staying in PHARGANJ is experience of itself...just come with open heart if you are coming from other countries. SOME RECCOMMENDATIONS: Travellers Inn

Nov 11th, 2006, 10:35	#2
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Paharganj is a bit of a circus but I love it, it's a kind of mini introduction to India both good and bad. Touts, vendors, street food, beggers it's all on show here as well as natily dressed hippies and backpackers. Plenty of hotels to suit your needs. Google Star Paradise is a start!!

Nov 11th, 2006, 13:39	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,621	Moving a bit west ward that is towards Karolbagh you have a good choice of midrange places & now with the Metro in place travelling to CP, New Delhi & old Delhi stations is easy. As CH has said which I agree the first time experience of Pahargunge may be digital, either 1 or 0!

Nov 11th, 2006, 14:18	#6
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Really Bij CP is completly souless and just as much hassle as Paharganj, in fact more so!! OK I suppose if you like your India to be Sony, Bennetton and Adidas. It's also a bit of a building site right now. I should check out Karolbagh one time though!! But then I'd miss my nightly Kebab! Bij you're eminent proof of Jyoti's digital theory!

Nov 11th, 2006, 19:29	#9
Casey Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 637	We stayed at the Master Paying Guesthouse, which is in a quite suburb about a 30-40r ride from CP. We loved the place and were able to walk around the neighborhood and observe another side of Delhi that corresponded to many of the books that I have read. I have also stayed at Paharganj and would stay there again to save money, as the budget guesthouses are really reasonable. I liked the quieter places on arrival because I am pretty jet-lagged after flying from Canada and need a couple of days to catch up on sleep as I have usually not slept in days before the trip.

Nov 11th, 2006, 19:41	#10
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 980	I like to use a mid range hotel in Pahargange area called Hotel Prince Polonia it is very clean & quiet as it is just off main bazzar yet still central to all the hustle & bustle of this area. I've stayed there 4 times in the last 2 yrs & have booked it again for this Dec, they charge RS1100 inc tax & they arrange airport pickups which i would advise you to use if this is your first time in Delhi their web address is www.hotelprincepolonia.com you can email them at polinter@vsnl.com when do you land in Delhi? i land on 19th Dec. KK

Nov 11th, 2006, 20:08	#11
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,487	I love the bustling atmosphere of Pahargang. Theres plenty of other travelers you can meet, and many restaurants selling all kinds of food. Lots of travelers food(muesli,pasta,smoothies,et c.). And lots of cheap hotels. Though next time I'm there, might try someplace different, just for a different experience. But I love it there. The street kebabs at night . Eating cheap street omelets. Connaught is pretty sterile IMHO. If you want a more easy stay, stay in Connaught Circle or some other parts. I personally have never had any problems in Pahargang, though it's been almost 9 years since I was last there. Things could be different now.

Nov 11th, 2006, 20:29	#12
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	ok . . . looks like I have Karolbagh "all to myself" (plus a bazillion bargain hunters from South Delhi) Cy, I actually tried PG last time or so I was in Delhi, just didn't float my boat, lolol, so it's your turn to try KB anf the Kebabs there are just fine! one glitch in KB is every time I stay there the rates have shot up another 20%, so the haggling starts anew! I may be there in late Nov, maybe I should try internet haggling at my usual haunt . . . Truth be told, now that I've been in the NGO world for some years, usually, if on assignment, then I'm at a paying guest house, or at a friend of a friend's place. working in India India is a whole different world that traveling in India India. what's J's digital theory?

Nov 11th, 2006, 20:33	#13
04274108 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 293	At the end of our trip, we stayed in Paharganj and it was a hoot. All of India rolled into a few blocks. Stroll along at night past the fires and the foodstalls. Pat a wandering cow or goat. Stayed at the Hotel Ajanta on one of the top floors and we had a great view of the entire street. Across the back alley was a nest with a pair of eagles. They would fly around, land and glare down at the pedestrians. Beautiful birds. I would stay away from CP unless you're looking for a bit of the West. It's not a bad place but too much like a High Street. Trendy shops, Western goods and coffee shops. Nice place to visit but we get the same experience in any European or North American city.

Nov 11th, 2006, 21:04	#14
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	OK Bij if the kebabs are OK, then I'll give it a go!! If I actually get to India any time soon, A bit of a cashflow problem this year!!!

Nov 11th, 2006, 22:40	#15
stardragon Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14	Thank you!! I'm excited.

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