“The traveller must knock on all doors before reaching his own.”
Rabindranath Tagore
A friend’s address
Staying in one of the hotels owned by Ramesh — a friend of ours for over twenty years — means a well-organised stay and a very clean room. If he can help you, he will do so with real pleasure. He runs four well-located hotels in Mahābalipuram; the Daphne Hotel is the favourite of many yogis and yoginis: green and flowery, with a very clean, quiet patio.
Coordinates and prices
17 Ottavadai Cross Street, Mahābalipuram 603 104, Tamil Nadu · tel. +91 94441 84060 · free Wi-Fi.
Prices: between 900 and 2100 Rs (lower for a long stay).
Website: moonrakersrestaurant.com · Email: hoteldaphne1@yahoo.com
Our view
Reception and hot water 24/7, free Wi-Fi, a terrace with a seating area in each room, and bike hire available. A reliable, friendly choice, ideally placed in the heart of the village and close to the restaurants — a favourite for our yoga stays.
