"William Black" wrote in message
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"Markku Grönroos" wrote in message
i.fi...

In countries like Cambodia, Egypt, Jordan, India and Mexico accommodation
is so cheap that there is no point to tease oneself by carrying a tent.
Those who overnight in woods think differently.

Hotels in India are not cheap.

They're very highly taxed and are no cheaper than in Europe.


India is improving slowly. There are some new chains like Ginger offering
cheaper (but not especially cheap) as entrepreneurs realize that domestic
tourism is the future.

However, the trend is still generally depressingly upscale. Bangalore alone
has a Sheraton, a Marriott and, god forbid, a Ritz-Carlton under
construction.

Cheers,
George W Russell
Bangalore