Information on YWCA or YMCA facilities or the Salvation Army Hostels (like in Calcutta) can be found at the relevant Metro or States section.

Bookings have to be confirmed, as these have a great demand. Most cities house these facilities, and some others of a similar nature.

Religious places have the Dharamshtalas for lodging. These boarding houses are generally run by socio-religious trusts or organisations and prior booking is the norm. Non - Hindus are however not allowed to avail of these facilities. They are generally very austere in nature and the house rules are spartan.

In Muslim holy places like Ajmer, one will find Serais or rest houses for lodging. Here too, one will have to send prior information before arriving.

Cities like Calcutta, Mumbai and Chennai also offer paying-guest type of accommodation for as cheap as Rs.100/- per day. Refer to local newspapers and also the Special Information section of the Metros for more information on this.