Run by the people, who cares
Diya B&B has been set up by beneficiaries and supporters of Salaam Baalak Trust and a related non-profit Street Connections. An earlier version of Diya B&B that ran nearby for 5 years was highly recommended by Lonely Planet. We gave guests a personal welcome and helped them with practical queries; we employed former street children from the Trust, and we funded the planting of a mini-forest.
For something different
- Paharganj is famous for Delhi’s budget hotel quarter: a great central location, but with very few rooms you’d choose to hang around in. At Diya you can enjoy a quirky touch of old Delhi haveli style and a few posh South Delhi features, but at a fraction of the cost of staying in a converted haveli or upscale boutique hotel.
- perhaps, because you would appreciate some of those comforts without being cut off from the real city; you might like to learn about the Delhi beyond India Gate and the Qutub Minar.
For Advice & Practicalities
- Because, if you like, we’ll answer your questions in advance – especially about your time in Delhi and how to find places to see and things to do here that are off the beaten track.
- Because we will help you find the local market, buy a SIM card or a metro pass, haggle with an auto rickshaw driver; we can book you a train ticket before you arrive, collect you from the airport or station.
