A Backpacker's Mini-Guide To Book Jaipur Homestays
by Madhu Sudan Manager Jaipur is one of the major tourist destinations of India. Centuries ago Jaipur was the stronghold of erstwhile Rajput rulers. Thankfully the city still retains its royal character. For many decades the city has been attracting the tourist from different parts of the globe. In the recent years, the number of Backpackers has increased significantly. The Backpackers are different from other types of tourists as they are modest in spending money and love to "do things themselves!" Many of them don't like online hotel booking or finding best Jaipur Hotels on the internet before they visit the city. In fact, most of them prefer to live in Homestays in Jaipur rather than in plush hotels. That is why the number of economical homestays in Jaipur is registering a constant growth. However, you need to keep a few things in mind if you want to stay at a homestay in Jaipur. Easy accessibility to the places that matter As a tourist, your main objective is to visit enchanting tourist spots. So, make sure that your homestay should offer the easy access to such spots. For taking the right decision you should pay attention to 2 main factors:- There shouldn't be much distance between your homestay and touristic destinations. As a rule of thumb, it is best to prefer the ones that allow you to reach your favourite destination in 15-20 minutes.
- So make sure that there should be a quick walking distance from your homestay to the bus stand from where you can catch the bus.
- As a rule of the thumb it is recommended to book homestays near railway station Jaipur as that area is in the centre of the city
- Don't depend upon the "standard information" available on maps or content sites as such information is don't always align with the real-life experiences/issues. For example, the distance to a specific tourist spot can be covered within 15 minutes but you may find the roads jam-packed during the morning and evening (office timings) and the duration can be elongated to half an hour!
- For the reliable and practical help check with Jaipur travel bloggers and real travellers available on various online platforms that have been to Jaipur.
- Especially if you are looking for a homestay near bus stand Jaipur or other such prime location then there are chances that you can be asked for high charges. The golden rule of negotiation is to ask for the costs that are 40% less than the quoted tariffs. In most of the cases, the property owner should settle at 20% lesser tariff. Don't give up so fast. Try your luck once again and you should be able to lower down the tariffs by 25%. Luckier once may get 30% lesser tariffs too.
- Home stays are run by property owners who might or might not be the core businesspersons. So, you should be ready t respect their rules if you want to stay there.
- If you think that you cannot follow all the rules then it is best to check if some leniency might be granted but once you start staying there make sure that you follow the rules nicely to avoid any unnecessary hassles or clashes.
- If you feel uncomfortable with any of the rules it is best to look for another homestay rather than compromising. Remember, you cannot enjoy well if you compromise too much.
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