India: best way to see Golden Triangle destinations

by **RobinMarie** » October 26th, 2007

I am planning a southeast asia trip and I would like to stop in India on the way. I want to spend a week in the golden triangle area, which seems very doable since I've seen 4 day tours advertised.

India has a reputation for being cheap but I get the idea that this part of India is an exception. I looked around and most of the budget accomodations seemed to have terrible reviews.

Any recommendations on good budget places in Delhi and Agra (Jaipur actually seems reasonable)? Or should I just take a tour for this leg of the trip since I'm not familiar with this country?

(I am traveling with my fiance - not on my own, incase it affects anyone's advice)

Also please let me know if you think I'm better off just cutting this and spending more time elsewhere.

by **elAdi** » October 26th, 2007

How much are you willing to spend per night?

by **RobinMarie** » October 28th, 2007

Well we were hoping to spend $50-$60 a night on a room, but after doing research I think might be willing to spend more to lower the risk of sleeping with cockroaches.

by **Annica** » October 30th, 2007

Where have you been looking at reviews? I've found several places in India with good reviews. I like lonelyplanet, tripadvisor, hostelworld (they list more than just hostels) and indiamike for hotel reviews.

I can give you my short list of places to stay in India.
(Disclaimer: I haven't stayed in any of these places personally - yet.)

Delhi
Major's Den, Master Guest House , Wongdhen House

Agra
Col. Lamba Indian Home Stay

Jaipur
Arya Niwas , Hotel Diggi Palace , Hotel Pearl Palace

by **RobinMarie** » October 31st, 2007

I actually checked Tripadvisor, Hostelworld, and indiamike. I skipped Lonely planet. Most of the reviews for hotels under $100 said either the room had cockroaches/bed bugs, the hotel hassled them and tried to quote them higher rates and/ or tried to make them pay twice, was located in the worst part of city, and so on.

I didn't come across any of these places, so this is a huge help. Hotel Classico in Delhi was the only one I saw that looked good.

Thanks for the help!

by **traveller_at_MIT** » October 31st, 2007

Robin,

I haven't looked at lonely planet accomodations section for Delh/Rajasthan, but I can convincingly (based on my experience growing up in India, and frequent visits to Delhi/Rajasthan) say that you can get fairly good hotels for $40-50 -- $40-50 per night can give you good moderate cockroach free accomodation.

I can try finding special listings if you will like.
Arvind

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Originally posted by RobinMarie:
I am planning a southeast asia trip and I would like to stop in India on the way. I want to spend a week in the golden triangle area, which seems very doable since I've seen 4 day tours advertised.

India has a reputation for being cheap but I get the idea that this part of India is an exception. I looked around and most of the budget accomodations seemed to have terrible reviews.

Any recommendations on good budget places in Delhi and Agra (Jaipur actually seems reasonable)? Or should I just take a tour for this leg of the trip since I'm not familiar with this country?

(I am traveling with my fiance - not on my own, incase it affects anyone's advice)

Also please let me know if you think I'm better off just cutting this and spending more time elsewhere.

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