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<h2>Accommodation</h2>

<p>India bosts a huge and diverse range of accommodation for just about any kind of traveler! It is possible to find accommodation for as little as 50 rupees a night (~$1USD) or as much as $2500+ USD a night!</p>

<p>The backpack traveler is always looking for the best deal, into which category I happen to fit!</p>

<p>For people that are not so concerned with cleansliness, noise, hot water, comfortable beds etc, there is not much problem finding accommodation in most cities for 100 rupees or less (~$2USD) per night.</p>

<p>However, for the slightly more discerning backpacker that prefers a few comforts, I have found it is almost always possible to find fantastic accommodations (considering my list of criteria below) in most cities between 300-400 rupees (~$6-8USD) per night.</p>

<p>Note, room rates are often negotiable and it never hurts to try! I have been able to knock as much as 50% of the initial quoted price of a room.</p> 


<p><u>Things to consider when choosing a room:</u></p>

<ul>
    <li>Location (noise, security)</li>
    <li>Cleansliness</li>
    <li>Check out time (the best is 24 hours)</li>
    <li>Comfortable mattresses</li>
    <li>Bathroom (private/shared, Western/Indian)</li>
    <li>Hot water (when, how, how much)</li>
    <li>Mosquito screens on windows</li>
    <li>Mosquito net over bed</li>
    <li>Locking of doors and windows</li>
    <li>Electricity (when, type of plugs)</li>
    <li>Taxes (inquire before)</li>
    <li>Inclusion of towels, soap, blankets</li>
    <li>Friendliness of staff</li>
    <li>In-house restaurant facilities</li>
</ul>

<p>Now, of course it's difficult to completely satisfy this list for each accommodation, but you can get close!</p>


<p>Where applicable, I have made accommodation recommendations in the <a href="http://www.golivelife.com/planning/india/cityspecific.html"> City Specific</a> section.</p>