Low Rates Hotels in New Delhi, India

Ambassador Hotel
NEW DELHI INDIA / NEW DELHI
The Ambassador Hotel is conveniently located just 17 kilometers from the domestic airport, and 22 km from the international airport.

14,375.74-17,520.44
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Uppals Orchid An Ecotel Htl
NEW DELHI HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 2002
ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - KEY SELLING FEATURES .
THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HOTEL IN DELHI/ NINE HOLE PUTTING GREENS/ SPREAD OVER 10.

10,647.04-20,215.89
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Hotel Sri Nanak Continental
NEW DELHI
First class deluxe hotel located in New Delhi the capital of India, in the largest shopping arcade of Asia, Karol Bagh, Shri Nanak Continental in Delhi offers quality hospitality services.

2,695.45-6,457.85
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The Hans New Delhi
NEW DELHI
HANS PLAZA IS A BOUTIQUE HOTEL STRATEGICALLY PLACED IN TH VERY HEART OF THE CAPITAL CITY OF NEW DELHI.

19,991.27-36,343.68
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Taj Palace Hotel
NEW DELHI INDIA / NEW DELHI
Positioned in the diplomatic district, Taj Palace Delhi is one of New Delhi, India's largest conference venues, located eight kilometers from the Parliament House.

7,592.19-24,977.85
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Hotel Omni
NEW DELHI
PROPERTY TYPE VACATION HOTEL- BUSINESS HOTEL- BED AND BREAKFAST HOTEL- VACATION/SEMINAR HOTEL YEAR BUILT 1998 YEAR REMODELED 2007 RATINGS MOBILE STARS 2 STARS MI

1,662.20-1,662.20
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Hotel Ashiana
AIRPORT / NEW DELHI
Kukreja Group hotels in Kanpur, Luckhnow and New Delhi in India are the finest budget hotels with essence of India, The group has established as leadership position in budget luxury hotels and resort

1,572.35-3,144.69
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Airport Hotel
AIRPORT / NEW DELHI
In near Vicinity from New Delhis Domestic Airport, and Just 2 KM from New Delhis International Airport, Hotel Airport is an excellent place for Travellers.

4,492.42-7,457.42
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Hotel Ashu Palace
NEW DELHI
PROPERTY TYPE BUSINESS HOTEL- BED AND BREAKFAST HOTEL YEAR BUILT 2005 YEAR REMODELED 0 RATINGS MOBILE STARS 2 STARS MICHELIN 2 STARS OHG

1,796.97-1,796.97
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Hotel Southern
NEW DELHI
Centrally located at New Delhi. Hotel consisting of 71 Rooms recently refurbished with elegant modern decor.

1,976.66-2,470.83
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Lucknow Hotels

Lucknow, the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. This city is also known as the city of Nawabs, where nawabs means the ancient rulers of this city. This city is famous for the way guests are treated and for the courteous behaviour of its people. Lucknow, was formerly named Avadh or Oudh, it was the centre of the Nawabs. The city lies near the Gompti river. Most of the historical monuments are located in the north-western part of the old city.

Lonavala Hotels

Lonavala is an important hill station in the state of Maharashtra. It is popularly known as the jewel of the Sahyadri Mountains. Lonavala is set amongst the sylvan hills of the Western Ghats and is a popular gateway from Mumbai and Pune. It also serves as a starting point for tourists interested in visiting the famous, ancient Buddhist rock cut caves of Bhaja and Karla, which are located near this hill station. It also has an important Yoga center near it, for the health conscious traveler.

Leh and Ladakh Hotels

Ladakh’s inaccessibility and harsh environment ensured its unique character was preserved for centuries, but its position at the crossroads of Asia meant it would never be completely isolated from the rest of the world. In Roman times, Leh was an important trading post feeding into the Silk Road, and later fell victim to 16th century marauders, eyes greedily set on the local pashmina trade. In the 1950s, China annexed part of the region – even building a road to facilitate the occupation while India wasn’t looking. Not intending to make the same mistake twice, India’s military presence in the area now seems to dwarf the local population.

Lakshadweep Hotels

The charm of the Lakshadweep Islands is their remote pristine splendour; they attract no merrymakers to their shores. Or, perhaps, it is the beauty of the islands, densely covered with coconut palms, and threaded by an unbroken line of creamy sand, each island serenely set in a sea whose waters range from palest aquamarine and turquoise to deepest sapphire and lapis lazuli. Yet again, it may be that their unique charm lies in the fact that each island, a tiny principality in itself, has existed from time immemorial, with little influence from the outside world.

Kolkata Hotels

A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur and Glory... Kolkata alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries.

Kolkata is India's second largest city and the capital of West Bengal, situated at the point where the Indian subcontinent starts to narrow into the triangular southern peninsula. Formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912), it is a city with a great deal of charm - its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavour leaves an indelible impression on the visitor.

Kodaikanal Hotels

Kodaikanal is one of the beautiful hill station in India , it is unique rows and rows of silky pine trees sloping down to clear, cold streams, spectacular views which suddenly disappear in foamy mist, people bundled up in sweaters and overcoats this is certainly not everyone’s mental image of India. To be sure there are other hill stations, but most of them have been smothered by urban development. We seek peace and quiet in a hill station, not the noise and fumes of factories. Hopefully the powers-that-be will not allow kodaikanal to become “spoilt”. .

Khajuharo Hotels

The temples of Khajuraho are not about the usual worshipping and religious rites performed to the deities but more about the courtly arts, love and passion. These unique 10th-11th century temples are famous for their erotic sculptures and carvings on the walls and present quite an éclat mix of architectural science and art. Related to Chandela dynasty founded by Chandravarman, it is said that he, to fulfill the dream of his mother Hemvati, built these temples. It is said that he was the illegitimate son of this Brahmin girls and the Moon God. The temple was meant to display all aspects of passion and erotic fantasy, which the Moon God is often associated with (in Hindu mythology) that rocks the world. Khajuraho was then the capital of Chandravarman. The temples are believed to have introduced an artistic revolution

Kashmir Hotels

No state in India is more captivating than Kashmir. To the admirer of nature, it offers scenes of grandeur almost unrivaled. It is a place where people of great simplicity and firmness of character reside and where a poet or a painter can find scenes more reflective, to intensify their imagination. Possessing great beauty, history and charm, it treasures something for everyone.

The beauty of Kashmir surpasses all imagination and anticipation. It is indeed, not without reason that the Moguls called Kashmir the terrestrial paradise of the earth. It is one of the world's natural beauty spots, located at the crossroads of the ancient silk road, where the Moguls built their lakeside summer palaces to escape the heat of the plains.

Kanyakumari Hotels

Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari) district is bounded by Tirunelveli district in the north and northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west and south. The coastline is almost regular except for some points of land projecting into the sea at Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the district headquarters of the district of the same name.

At the southern most land tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kannyakumari, an important pilgrim centre. Kannyakumari is famous for its beach and the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days. Kanyakumari is also famous for its vast green stretches of paddy fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands.

Jodhpur Hotels

Jodhpur "The Sun City" was founded by Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, in 1459. It is named after him only. Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India was previously known as Marwar. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It is divided into two parts - the old city and the new city. The old city is separated by a10 km long wall surrounding it. Also it has eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city.

Jodhpur is a very popular tourist destination. The landscape is scenic and mesmerizing. Jodhpur city has many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace. Other charms of Jodhpur include Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden. The city is known as the "Sun City" because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year. Read on for more Jodhpur information.

Jaisalmer Hotels

Jaisalmer nicknamed "The Golden City" is a town bordering the Thar Desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, overlooking the ochre expanse of the desert. The palaces and havelis of Jaisalmer are quite a crowd puller and hence, Jaisalmer is now, a popular tourist spot. The Hotels In Jailsalmer Rajasthan are spread over the town and are available in a variety of price range. The hotels in Jaisalmer are mostly nestled around the fort.

Jaipur Hotels

The Pink City was built in only eight years. Much of it was designed by Jai himself, including the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar, a fascinating astronomical observatory with massive instruments used to predict the monsoon and identify the movements of the stars. Most impressive is a 27 metre high sundial that is accurate to the nearest two minutes. All seven gates into the old city remain, one of which leads into Johari Bazaar - the famous jewellers' market that has the best selection of precious stones in India.

Jaipur is now a thriving commercial city and at the last count it was home to two million people. Although some visitors are put off by the over zealous traders, most are enthralled and enchanted by this still-welcoming city.

Indore Hotels

Indore is not a historically important city. Not many tourists wind up here unless they make it a sort of basecamp for excursions from it. Located in the heart of India, Indore is quite hot in the summer but the nights are something special.
Due to its location on the southern edge of the Malwa plateau, it makes an excellent tourist destination, during the day a cool breeze starts which makes the evenings quite pleasant. No wonder poets have deemed Shab-e-Malwa (the night of Malwa) exquisite beyond compare.

Indore is spread out along the two small rivulets, Saraswati and Khan, which unite at the centre of the city where a small 18th century temple of Sangamnath exists. Thanks to the rich black soil of the Malwa Plateau, Indore has prospered into being the fourth largest centre of cotton textile industry in India. It is also justly famous for its beautiful bangles.

Idukki Hotels

Idukki as a Hill Station in India, is much sought after for its wildlife treasure keenly followed by other attractions like tea plantations, rides on Elephants and a repository of rich spices, too. India Travel Destinations organizes tours to Idukki to let the interested souls decipher its beauty and discreet wilderness.

The Myth About Idukki

Idukki has a bit of history attached to it too. The name Idukki is derived from "Idukku" which refers to a narrow gorge in Malayalam. Then, the district is host to Periyar River, which flows through two massive rocks in the region, which again have mythological connotations attached to them.

Hyderaba Hotels

Hyderabad city, located in what is popularly known as Deccan Plateau has been ruled by many dynasties of Indian Central, in the past. The entire Deccan region was subjected to rise and fall of many great dynasties and rulers in medieval India. Hyderabad as we know it today emerged after the fall of Bahmani Kingdom in Deccan. It was time for Qutb Shahi's to rule with the break up of the dynasty in the year 1512 A.D. Quli Qutb Shahi who succeeded the same year established the famous Golconda Fort that marked the birth of Hyderabad city.

Haridwar Hotels

Haridwar is situated at a height of almost 300 meters above sea level and the temperature usually hovers around 40°C during summers. Winters see the mercury dipping to as low as 6°C. The best season to visit Haridwar is between October and March during winter.

Haridwar or 'the Gateway to the Gods' is one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology, as the Gods are believed to have left their footprints in Haridwar. Due to its geographical location too, Haridwar stands as the gateway to the other three important pilgrimages of Uttrakhand namely, Rishikesh, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Referred to as Mayapuri, Gangadwar, and Mokshadwar in the ancient scriptures and epics, Haridwar has always remained a major pilgrimage for the Hindus.

Gwalior Hotels

The ancient capital of Gwalior is steeped in the splendour of its past. A multitude of regning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas. Kachwahas and Tomars have left indelible etching of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. The magnificent momentoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care, giving Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal.

Gwalior's history is traced back to a legend: In 8 A.D. , a chieftain called Suraj Sen was stricken by a deadly disease. He was cured by a hermitsaint, Gwalipa, and in gratitude founded a city which he named after the saint who had given him the gift of a new life.

Guwahati Hotels

Guwahati is the commercial capital of northeast. Known as “light of the east” Guwahati is Assam’s biggest city. The gateway to the seven other northeastern states, Guwahati is a vital tourist link point, besides being an attraction in itself. Travel.mapsofindia.com provides complete information on Guwahati Travel, Guwahati Tourism, Guwahati Hotels, Guwahati Tours and Guwahati Tourist Attractions.

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Goa Hotels

Goa is one of the smallest states in India's map, with a territory of 3,702 sq km. Goan culture is a blend of Indian and Iberian: European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples.

Christianity and Hinduism exist side by side here. Having been ruled by the colonial Portuguese for over 450yrs, there is still a distinctive European flavor that has permeated all aspects of Goa's life including its food, religion, language, festivals, dances and names.

Goa is rich in folk culture with a delightful blend of vigorous Konkani folk songs and remnants of Portuguese dance and music. Goa is best known for its spectacular beaches, but there are many old churches, monuments, temples and museums, that are a must see.

Gangtok Hotels

Gangtok, a small city in Sikkim, Gangtok is filled with different cultures, religions and people existing in perfect harmony. Gangtok presents aperfect examples for India and even other countries on how can people from diffrent backgrounds and with diffrent casts and creeds can live together in perfect harmony. Sikkimese always have shown a strong bonding with their age-old traditions and customs, however as soon as a person looks around in Gangtok hw is sure that modernity and new worlds culture is coming into town.

Dehradun Hotels

Dehradun, a city situated in the newly formed state of Uttaranchal. Dehradun is one of the oldest cities in India its reference is even fiven in the written that dates back to 250 BC even the great king Ashoka's inscriptions can be found outside the city. There are 14 edicts carved on a rock and the site where three horses were sacrificed by Raja Shilvarma of the Vrisheri dynasty. Large bricks with writing on them are laid out in the shape of a huge bird with a fire altar in the middle.

Darjeeling Hotels

Darjeeling is popularly known as the "Queen of the Hills" and produces the famous Darjeeling Tea, one of the world's finest teas. It is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site. Darjeeling with its natural beauty provides a wide variety of activities from liesurely scenic walks to more gruelling activities such as trekking and river rafting for the adventurous ones.

Coorg Hotels

The most visited tourist spot in Coorg is the Nagarahole National Park which is known for it's wild-life population. One can find elephants, tigers, leopards, sambars, spotted deers, and bisons in plenty. There are facilities for over-night stay inside the Nagarhole park next to water-holes. Madikeri or Mercara is the main town of Coorg and is also a well known hill station. Some of the important places to visit around Madikeri are Raja seat-a well maintained garden with a great views of the hills, Abbi-Falls a beautiful waterfall, Bhaga-mandala and finally Tala-Kaveri-the birth place of river Kaveri, is an astoundingly beautiful place which is surrounded by mountains.

Coimbatore Hotels

Blessed with a pleasing climate, nice landscape and several lovely places of attraction, Coimbatore is a favorite destination for the tourists. A Coimbatore Travel will bring joy and satisfaction to someone in search of a memorable holiday. Coimbatore is one of the most important industrial cities in the state and it is known as the the Manchester of the South for its thriving textile industry. The city is full of excitements in terms of tourist spots.

Cochin Hotels

The beautiful city facing the Arabian Sea has a rich network of backwaters has several excellent excursion options from travelers.

Cochin or the God's Own Country is the hot spot for travelers all round the year due to the fact that Cochin enjoys a moderate climate with no extremities in the summer and winter months.

Chennai Hotels

The beautiful capital city; Mamallapuram, the beach resort; Kanchipuram, the land of 1000 temples; Madurai famous for the Meenakshi temple; Rameshwaram, Tiruchirapalli and the Thanjavur temple trio; the charming hill resorts of Yercaud, Ootacamund and Kodaikanal and Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India, renowned for its fantastic sunrise and sunset

Chandigarh Hotels

This city serves as a capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana. But it is administered by a federal government and is classified as a Union Territory.
Chandigarh has two satellite cities located in Punjab and Haryana that are built on the lines of Chandigarh: Panchkula and Mohali. Both these cities are virtually the parts of Chandigarh and house a major population operating in Chandigarh. Chandigarh Technology Park is the city's entry gate to the world of information technology. Chandigarh is also famous for its Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake and its famous market in Sector 17. These spots are very popular with both locals and tourists. It also has state of the art lodging facilities to cater to the flourishing tourism industry.

Calicut Hotels

Calicut or Kozhikode is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala on the southwest coast of the Arabian Sea. The district extends from latitude 11°15' N to 75°49' E. Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and mesmeric peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district has all the required ingredients to fascinate a tourist.

Fog delays flights in Delhi

New Delhi: Road traffic was paralysed and flights delayed for hours as a think blanket of fog enveloped the Delhi on Saturday. The road traffic moved at snail's pace and flights were delayed as the visibility was reduced to 50 meters. According to reports, at least 20 flights have been delayed or cancelled. Air Deccan flight to Dehra Dun was cancelled and another Air Deccan flight was diverted to Ahmedabad. Harried passengers who had been waiting for hours at the airport, had grueling time getting any information from operators. "I am here since 5:30 a.m. and having a harrowing time along with my family. My flight was to take off at 8:00 a.m. but it has been delayed. We were not told anything in advance. Even now there's no one to update us on anything," said Mohammed Shahab, a passenger. The northern parts of India are in a severe grip of cold with snowfall, icy winds and intermittent drizzles. The region usually witnesses early morning fog every winter when night temperatures often dip below five degrees Celsius.

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Fairmont Announces New Hotel in Beijing

New Hotel to Open in 2008

Reignwood Group and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced Fairmont Beijing, a new hotel scheduled to open summer 2008.

The 25-story Fairmont Beijing enjoys a premier downtown location near business and shopping areas such as the Capital Tower, LG Building, China World Complex and Oriental Plaza as well as eminent landmarks including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.

The hotel will feature 235 spacious guestrooms, restaurants and bars including a library lounge, function space together with a multi-purpose theatre, a business center and a 1000 square meter Willow Stream Spa offering fitness facilities and a swimming pool. The award-winning architectural firm Paul Tange & Associates has been selected for the project. The Japan-based firm is renowned for creating structures that not only reflect a building's design but also encompass its role in the community in which it is located.

With the opening of the landmark Fairmont San Francisco in 1907, one of the world's leading luxury hotel brands was born. The grand collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats have hosted the rich and famous, kings and queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers and stars of the stage and screen. During 2007, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is proud to mark its centenary and guests at hotels from North America and Europe to the Middle East are invited to join the celebrations.

'We are delighted to be working in conjunction with Dr. Chan Chai and the Reignwood Group to develop Fairmont Beijing,' said Chris Cahill, Fairmont's President and Chief Operating Officer. 'Fairmont has offered warm hospitality in unforgettable locations since 1907, when The Fairmont San Francisco first opened its doors. We are excited to continue our tradition of providing service excellence to guests in Beijing with one of fastest growing companies in China.'

Fairmont Beijing joins other recently announced projects in the region, including Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai and a future hotel development project on Macao's Cotai Strip

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Hotel India

India is a very famous holiday destination in the world, and provides ample facilities as far as lodging is concerned. It has state of the art hotels to cater to its ever booming travel and tourism industry. Many hotels and resorts have popped up over the last few years to cater the accommodation needs of everybody. India is dotted with hotels that fit in every budget. There are hotels ranging from Luxury Hotels to Economy Hotels.

Bikaner Hotels

Bikaner is situated in the north of Rajasthan. The city, just like Jodhpur, is surrounded by great walls. It has Ganganagar and Hanumangarh in its northern side whereas Churu lies in its eastern side. Nagaur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer are in its south while in the western part it has the neighboring country Pakistan. It is situated on a slightly higher place (altitude 237 meters) and has an arid climate most of the year. Due to the geographic location of the city, it was one of the most important trade centers for the traders of west-central Asia.

Bhopal Hotels

Bhopal, also called the city of lakes, is the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The city offers a fascinating combination of natural pictersque beauty, rich history and modernity. The city's rich history always welcome those who are inclined towards finding more about the city, Bhopal, situated on the site of a 11th century city, Bhojapal, was founded by Raja Bhoja. The founder of the existing city was however an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed. Dost Mohammed, while fleeing from Delhi in the period when the Mughal empire started to crumble after the death of the Mughal king Aurangazeb, Dost Mohammed encountered the beautiful Gond queen Kamalapati, who sort his aid after the murder of her consort. This charming legend states how the queen in a lotus barge, on moonlit nights, would drift across the lake. However the history of this beautiful city has not always been such a happy one as in 1984 Bhopal was struck with the largest industrial accident of a gas tragedy that killed several thousands of inoccent people of Bhopal.

Bharatpur Hotels

Bharatpur city is named after Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama. This city is also called the Eastern Gateway Of Rajasthan. The foundation of this city was laid by Maharaja Suraj Mal, an adopted son of Badan Singh in 1733 AD. It was once an unconquerable well fortified city, carved out of the region formerly known as Mewar. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has played an important part in the history of Rajasthan. The city and the fort have been believed to be founded by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Surajmal took over from Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire. He fortified the city by building a massive wall around the city. The fort is popularly known as "Loha Garh" or " Iron fort". The interesting aspect of the Bharatpur history is the domination of Jats in the region since 17th century, leader like Churaman and Badan Singh brought the Jats together to mould them into a force to reckon with.

Bangalore Hotels

Bangalore, is the capital of the state of Karnataka and is the seventh largest city of India. Also known as the Garden City because of its many beautiful gardens and parks and the silicon valley of India because of the high concentration of IT industry in this city. The city of Bangalore is known for being one of the most techno savvy cities of India. This city is thronged with budding software parks and major national and global IT firms having their offices in the city. Though the origin of Bangalore city is ancient, this modern city was founded way back in the 16th century and has since been acting as an important administrative and a business center.

Aurangabad Hotels

Aurangabad is a city that preserves a rich cultural heritage. Located in the northern part of Maharashtra, Aurangabad is located at a distance of 375 kms from Mumbai. Aurangabad is better known as the gateway to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who ruled the country from the place till his death, is credited of building many architectural gems that still adorn the landscape of this historical city of Maharashtra. In fact, Aurangabad gets its name from Aurangzeb itself. Aurangabad is also famous for the hand woven brocades of gold and silver known as Himroo.

Amritsar Hotels

The city of Amritsar with its rich Sikh and Punjabi heritage has a lot to offer to a tourist. The by lanes of the walled city has the antediluvian charm of an era gone by. The sparkling Gurudwaras or the Sikh shrines are paved with the finest marble from Makran and Rajasthan. The walls of all the Gurudwaras are adorned with murals depicting the sacrifices made by the Sikh Gurus and their families. Amritsar is the Mecca of Sikhs.

Allahabad Hotels

Allahabad, sacred city of Hinduism was formerly called 'Prayag' in commemoration of a sacrifice done by Lord Brahma. It is best known as host to the mind-boggling number of Kumbh pilgrims who visit this endearing city every 12 years. According to Hindu mythology for the 'Prakrishta Yagna' Lord Brahma chose a piece of land on the earth on the confluence of the three rivers - the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the mytical Sarswati. would merge into a confluence. The land being surrounded by these 3 rivers would serve as the prime and central altar and came to be known as 'Prayag' today known as Allahabad.

Ajmer Hotels

Nestling in the foothills of `Ajaya Meru', Ajmer was founded by Aijpal Chauhan in the year 1100 AD, dominated and ruled by Chauhan dynasty till 1193 AD.
Ajmer is a world renowned pilgrimage center for both Hindus as well as Muslims. It is a celestial home to most holy Dragon Sharif a tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally worshiped by all religions specially the Hindus and Muslims.

Ahmedabad Hotels

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is one of the most liveliest cities in India and being the capital city of Gujarat dose add something extra to the reputation of this city. A visit to Ahmedabad is a must when visitors are on a path of discovery of Gujarat. Ahmedabad city is the second most prosperous city in these western parts of India. Ahmedabad got its name from Sultan Ahmad Shah who founded it in 1411 AD. Today, this city has left behind its past and has turned and developed itself into a leading industrial centre. While returning from one of his campaigns the young Sultan Ahmed Shah impressed with the scenic surroundings and climate of the town of Ashawal undertook the building of his new capital with a fort and twelve gates and named it Ahmedabad. While you can only see the ramparts of the 600 year old Bhadra fort, almost all the twelve gates with the exception of one have withstood the ravages of time, war and men. The city is also famous for the infamous Dandi Yatra done by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.

Agra Hotels

Even as the world is caught in the skirmishes of War & peace, Nuclear and Non-Nuclear; Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed places in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal was the culmination point of Indo-Persian architecture. The Mughals Emperor were always fond of constructing monuments. Perhaps they knew that they would be gone but these structures will remind the world of their grandeur.

Top 5 Most Expensive Hotels in India

No.1 Grand Presidential Suite, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi



The living room at the Grand Presidential Suite at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. The most expensive hotel room in India is the Grand Presidential Suite located at the Taj Mahal Hotel on New Delhi's Man Singh Road.

The tariff: An astounding $5,000 (about Rs 225,000) per night.

Styled after the architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyen, the famous English architect who built Delhi over 20 years in the early 20th century, the furniture and artifacts in the room reflect his designs. Aptly the suite offers views of Lutyen's Delhi.

The ten-room suite -- two master bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a pantry, a workout area, a library, a vanity room, a powder room, a bathroom -- is equipped with Italian Frette linen, Bose speakers, a personal treadmill, an IBM thinkpad and state-of-the-art Avaya digital phones.

The Grand Presidential Suite has recently played host to guests like Australian Prime Minister John Howard, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, French President Jacques Chirac, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, Japanese Premier Junichiro Koizumi and then Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon among others.

Interestingly, both then US President Bill Clinton and current American President George W Bush chose to stay in the $1,500 (Rs 67,500)-a-night Presidential Suite at the Maurya Sheraton for security reasons.

New Delhi is also home to the $1,800-a-night (about Rs 81,000) Curzon Suite at Oberoi Hotels.

Incidentally the world's most expensive suite is in New York City at The Plaza, Manhattan for $15,000 (about Rs 675,000) per night.

No.2 Presidential Suite, Taj Palace and Towers, Mumba

The sitting room at the Presidential Suite at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.
Mumbai too has its fair share of plush hotel rooms. They don't come with New Delhi price tags but one night at the Taj's Grand Presidential Suite close to the magnificent Gateway of India will set you back $3,500 (about Rs 157,500).

Located in one of India's oldest hotels, this palatial suite with Italian marble floors and old-time grandeur offers a patio overlooking the harbour, a balcony in the shadow of the Gateway, a master bedroom and a living-dining room.

The hotel, which was built in 1903 in a combination of Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles, boasts alabaster ceilings, onyx pillars, exotic furnishings and 1920s Bombay-under-the-British-Raj charm.

In recent years the Presidential Suite or the adjoining and equally fancy Rajput Suite have hosted Prince Charles, Mohamed VI the king of Morocco, novelist Salman Rushdie, singer Tina Turner, Olympian legend Carl Lewis, actor Richard Gere, actress Jane Fonda, philanthropist David Rockefeller, mathematician Professor John (A Beautiful Mind) Nash, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and plenty of princes, princesses and heads of State.

Mumbai has a couple of nearly as expensive rooms in other hotels like $2,500 (about Rs 112,500) Kohinoor Suite at The Oberoi on Marine Drive and $1,800 (about Rs 81,000) Presidential Suite at the ITC Hotel Grand Central Sheraton & Towers in central Mumbai.

No.3 Grand Presidential Suite, Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Kohinoor Suite, Oberoi Rajvilas
Grand Presidential Suite Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Kohinoor Suite, Oberoi Udiavilas
Grand Presidential Suite, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

The courtyard of the Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur. Photograph courtesy: Oberoi Hotels
The scorching sands of Rajasthan have for centuries been dotted with hordes of enchanting palaces and havelis owned by some of the 560 royal dynasties that once ruled India.

Today these mahals house some of the most exotic and magical hotels in the world. Hotels with lavishly expensive rooms, furnished with period pieces overlooking fantastic gardens, verandahs and grounds, evoking another epoch.

It is an eye-ball popping $3,500 (about Rs 157,500) per night at the Grand Presidential Suite at the 47-acre Taj Rambagh Palace Jaipur, India's first palace hotel; $3,000 (about Rs 135,000) a night at the Oberoi Rajvilas in the same city.

At the yellow sandstone Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur and the white marble Taj Lake Palace, in the centre of Lake Pichola, Udaipur, accommodation in their top suites, outfitted with rainforest showers, marble bathtubs, jacuzzis, crystal chandeliers, high priced art, are $3,500 (about Rs 157,500) per night. At the Oberoi's Udaivilas in Udaipur one night at the Kohinoor Suite is a stiff $3,000 (about Rs 135,000) per night.

No.4 Kohinoor Suite, Oberoi Amar Vilas, Agra

The bathroom at the Kohinoor Suite at the Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra.
This stunning, one-of-a-kind view comes for a fortune at the Kohinoor Suite at the Oberoi Amar Vilas at Agra. Even the bathroom peeks at the Taj.

Isn't $3,000 (about Rs 135,000) per night quite justified?

Thrown in for that price are facilities like a private pantry, a terrace sit out, separate living and dining rooms and a study.

Famous guests: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and his wife Sehba.

No.5 Presidential Villa, Taj Exotica, Benaulim, Goa

The bedroom at the Presidential Villa at Taj Exotica, Goa.
Goa has been recently rated the best bargain holiday destination in the world and -- surprise, surprise -- expensive hotel rooms are pretty hard to come by in this hippie paradise.

But like the Indian cricket team or Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the princess of Thailand, or Profesor Gilber Bukenya, the vice-president of Uganda, you too can stay at villas exceeding $400 (about Rs 18,000) at this resort.

One night at the luxurious Presidential Villa with its private pool and view of fabulous beaches, is priced at $2,750 (about Rs 123,750) per night. You can be spoiled by a 24-hour private butler service and a massage at your private pavilion.