Nice, cheap and clean hotel in north Delhi, run by very friendly people. Located in the tibetan colony in Majnu Ka Tilla near Yamuna river, one of the more quite and relaxing places in Delhi. The resturant is very recommendable, too - great tibetan (and indian) food. Majnu Ka Tilla is a little away from delhi's centre, but quite easy to access via metro (station Vidhan Sabha, line 2, from there by cycle rickshaw). TV, Phone, attached bath Worth another visit.
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Positives: Secure, friendly, good food and interesting location
Negatives: AC unit
We stayed here twice in 2010; the first time was for just a couple of nights (post long-haul flight) and the second time for a week. Staying for longer meant we got a reduced room rate (INR 600). It's a place not overrun by other tourists where you can watch the ebb and flow of life. Situated in a tibetan colony, many monks pass through using it a travel pit-stop; great tibetan food! There are also the influences of the 'river-families' and street families on either side, plus a Sikh community just south. Easy to access transport just out of the gate (though brace yourself for the competition). It's initially a little hard to find, but don't let that put you off. The Colony seems to run itself through an active committee - no alcohol allowed (though could be sourced if you just want a beer). It was very hot when we returned - sadly the Air Con seemed dead.
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Cleanliness:
Positives: Secure, friendly, good food and interesting location
Negatives: AC unit
We stayed here twice in 2010; the first time was for just a couple of nights (post long-haul flight) and the second time for a week. Staying for longer meant we got a reduced room rate (INR 600). It's a place not overrun by other tourists where you can watch the ebb and flow of life. Situated in a tibetan colony, many monks pass through using it a travel pit-stop; great tibetan food! There are also the influences of the 'river-families' and street families on either side, plus a Sikh community just south. Easy to access transport just out of the gate (though brace yourself for the competition). It's initially a little hard to find, but don't let that put you off. The Colony seems to run itself through an active committee - no alcohol allowed (though could be sourced if you just want a beer). It was very hot when we returned - sadly the Air Con seemed dead.
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Positives: Clean, friendly, great food
Negatives: none
10 ********** rating for sure. I stayed here for the first time in 1994 - before the metro. It used to be a 60 minute ride by motor rickshaw to Jan Path in those days. Now, it is closer to 75 minutes by rickshaw, but with the metro stop so close, you can zip into Connuaght place in just 15 minutes for next to nothing in cost and air conditioning!
Wongdhen is just wonderful. I love this little hotel. I stay here every time I come to Delhi and use it as my home base in Delhi. The food is quite good and the hotel is quite. The big benefit: the shanti of the Tibetan community.
The only downside I can think of: they started charging you to leave luggage. I discovered this last year and find it to be a tad annoying, but alas, if this is the only complaint, then it's hardly a complaint at all.
You'll enjoy this fine hotel, but book early as rooms fill quickly with foreigners and Tibetans - especially right before Losar.
I'll be staying there in a week (October 2009), but my last trip was in March 2009.
Location:
Staff:
Cleanliness:
Positives: Clean, friendly, great food
Negatives: none
10 ********** rating for sure. I stayed here for the first time in 1994 - before the metro. It used to be a 60 minute ride by motor rickshaw to Jan Path in those days. Now, it is closer to 75 minutes by rickshaw, but with the metro stop so close, you can zip into Connuaght place in just 15 minutes for next to nothing in cost and air conditioning!
Wongdhen is just wonderful. I love this little hotel. I stay here every time I come to Delhi and use it as my home base in Delhi. The food is quite good and the hotel is quite. The big benefit: the shanti of the Tibetan community.
The only downside I can think of: they started charging you to leave luggage. I discovered this last year and find it to be a tad annoying, but alas, if this is the only complaint, then it's hardly a complaint at all.
You'll enjoy this fine hotel, but book early as rooms fill quickly with foreigners and Tibetans - especially right before Losar.
I'll be staying there in a week (October 2009), but my last trip was in March 2009.
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