Accommodation and Hostels in Rail travel in India
IR runs two hotels in Delhi and Howrah. Passengers can book independant rooms ar dormitories on production of tickets. Known as the Rail Yatri Niwas, the facilities are very basic and the rooms are quite shabby. There is a self-service restaurant.
There are also two Railway Hotels in Puri, Orissa and Ranchi, Jharkhand, which offer far better service than the ones in Delhi and Howrah.
Retiring rooms are available at most major railway stations across the country. They offer basic facilities including a bed, mattress, blankets, drinking water, closet, restroom (and in the case of airconditioned rooms) a television. One has to produce a reserved journey ticket in order to be able to book retiring rooms.
Dormitories, both airconditioned and non-airconditioned, are available at almost all railway stations in India.
Rail Yatri Niwas, New Delhi Railway Station (Metro: New Delhi - Line 2), ☎ +91 11 2323-3484. Dorm Rs 145/bed, Single Non A/C Rs 265, Double Non A/C Rs 385/450, Double A/C Rs 850. �
Rail Yatri Niwas Howrah, Howrah Railway Station, ☎ +91 33 2660-1742. Dorm Rs 100/bed, Double Non A/C Rs 350, Double A/C Rs 550, Triple Non A/C Rs 400. �
Railway Hotel, Puri Railway Station, ☎ +91 6752 222-063 (fax: +91 6752 223-005). Single Rs 400/600, Double Non A/C 650/750/1000/1200, Double A/C Rs 900/1500, Triple Non A/C Rs 850/1700. �
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