ROADHOUSE HOSTELS, a chain of backpacker hostels providing safe, secure, modern, affordable accommodation that facilitates and nurtures the free spirit of the intrepid traveler, recently announced the operations. Recently, the hostel chain announced the operations of two new properties in South Goa. The properties have been opened in Arambol and Palolem. With the opening of the new properties, Roadhouse Hostels has expanded to five hostels, including those in Jaipur, Varanasi, Anjuna, Arambol and Palolem. Funded by the Indian Angel Network, Roadhouse Hostels has hosted more than 20,000 travelers from over 100 countries.
Roadhouse Hostels is a chain of backpacker hostels, co-founded by three alumni of Mayo College, Uday Jhamb, Rajesh Borah and Shubham Garg. In 2014, all three came together to start with an enterprise that serves an urgent need of solo travelers in India. Roadhouse base office is in Goa.
Roadhouse leases properties on long-term period, configures the infrastructure, and implements a consistent hospitality service. The hostel chain has mixed and gender-based dormitories as well as private rooms. Hostels provide cooking sessions, barbecue nights, performance nights, baba trails, sightseeing tours, etc. Additionally, services such as free wi-fi, kitchen, common room and recreation game area are available for travelers.
Uday Jhamb, CEO & Founder, Roadhouse Hostels said, “Research has shown that backpacking sector is highly resilient in India and it is set to grow even faster as more traditional travelers are attracted towards the backpacker style of travel. Aligned to our brand lineage of a bohemian living, our hostels offer four key aspects that support in creating memorable experiences for backpackers, namely- location, pricing, quality of rooms and atmosphere of community living.
Rajesh Borah, COO & Co-Founder, Roadhouse Hostels commented, “Our target audience is the young, mainly students and the budget travelers who are looking for safety, quality, and an overall good experience. We just don't provide accommodation or tours; we provide an entire experience to help smoothen all aspects of travels across India. We take care of traveler comfort and also focus on keeping the property social for people to be able to interact and bond. We provide an environment which encourages equality and respect, introducing travelers to local culture and practices to raise awareness.”
The backpacker accommodation providers plan to increase their inventory by 500% in the next two years across India. It aims to become a one-stop accommodation provider to all the backpackers from domestic to foreign travelers from across the globe.