When it comes to finding a place to rest your head after a long day of exploring, India offers a variety of options for every traveler.

Hotels: Five-star or four-star hotels are normally air-conditioned and offer the same features as a luxury American hotel.

Five star hotels: Cost approximately $78.00 (U.S.) per night.

Three-star hotels: These are not as luxurious but do offer air-conditioned rooms. Three star hotels cost approximately $19.00 (U.S.) per night.

Two-star and one-star hotels: These may not offer air-conditioned rooms, but are still functional.

Tourist Lodges and Bungalows: Tourist lodges provide bedrooms, family rooms, and often a kitchen area and exist in almost every major tourist spot in the country.

Campsites: Campsites can be found throughout India.

Hostels: Hostels are cheap and easy alternative for people who want to explore India's natural and outdoor world. Hostels have male and female dormitories and provide mattresses, sheets, blankets, lockers with locks and a parking area. For more information, contact:

    Youth Hostels Association of India
    5 Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
    India tel: (11) 687 1969 or 611 0250 fax: (11) 611 3469