Lamba Indian Homestay

With over 4,000 guests from over 60 countries, worldwide, Colonel Lamba's Indian Homestay is already a respected name amongst world travelers. Credit for this achievement goes to Col. Lamba's uncompromising manner of functioning. An affable and enterprising man, Col. Lamba goes out of his way to ensure the convenience and safety of his guests. He has a strong network of trustworthy people who pick up guests for sightseeing and shopping from the home itself, and who are discouraged from extending unsolicited advice. His soft-spoken wife, Pushpinder supervises the kitchen and the housekeeping staff. The Lambas serve an extensive array of truly delectable vegetarian dishes that have charmed guests "to consider becoming vegetarian."

Since most tourist destinations in Agra close by 5pm, Col. Lamba has gone the extra mile to provide entertainment for his guests. There are televisions in all four guest room as well as in the communal areas and a wide selection of reading material. The two-level terrace offers a view of the Taj and a 360 degree view of the city, the perfect place to spend a quiet evening. All the rooms have personal bathrooms that are spacious and well-maintained, though not all are ensuite.

The home is a thirty-minute drive from the Agra Cantt. Railway Station and a little over 3 kilometers from the Taj Mahal. As the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj are relatively close-by one can cover them easily in two days. He can also guide you to places where the famous Slumdog Millionaire was shot. And give you insights about lesser known attractions of the city like the Mughal Heritage Walk. With such a wealth of information, experience and enthusiasm there's little wonder that Colonel Lamba's Indian Homestay has received the Top Rated Hostel Award, two years in a row.

• Yoga sessions, organized on request
• In-house cooking lessons and demonstrations
• Tours to a black bear rescue facility
• Shopping for indigenous arts and crafts
• Movie in nearby multiplexes
• Sightseeing to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-daulah, Mehtaab Bagh, locations of Slumdog Millionaire and others
• Trip to Fatehpur Sikri, which is 45 kms away from Agra.
• Mughal Heritage Trail

• 4 air conditioned rooms with cable TVs
• Bathrooms with European W/Cs and hot and cold running water. Not all ensuite.
• TV in communal areas
• Reading material for guests
• A/C transfers to and fro the airport, railway station and tourist spots.
• Tour to Fatehpur Sikri can be organized on request
• Laundry
• Power back-up
• Semi-functional kitchens on all floors
• On-call public and private transport
• Internet facility for 15 minutes a day
• Short distance from cyber caf, ATMs, and marketplace
• Travel desk services
• Well-guarded colony by security personnel.
• Resting lounges available after check-out
• Lunch and dinner on request
• Meals packed for travel
• Food is cooked in mineral water