A ready reference for serving soldiers and ex-servicemen travelling across 27 states and Union Territories
Travelling on duty or on leave can be tiring, and finding a safe, affordable place to stay in an unfamiliar town is not always easy. Sainik Rest Houses were created to solve exactly this problem. They provide low-cost and comfortable accommodation to serving members of the Armed Forces as well as Ex-Servicemen (ESM) during their visit to any place, whether the visit is official or personal.
Until now, soldiers have had no single place to look up all these addresses. This article brings the Sainik Rest House address and contact information from all over India into one state-wise guide. It covers 295 locations across 27 states and Union Territories, from Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Leh in the north and from Rajkot in the west to Tuensang in the north-east. Every entry shows the address and the phone number, so you can call the rest house directly and check availability before you travel.
This effort is simply meant to serve our proud soldiers and veterans, who often find it hard to get the details of Sainik Rest Houses in one place.
What Is a Sainik Rest House?
A Sainik Rest House is a guest house for serving defence personnel and ex-servicemen. Depending on the state, it may be called a Sainik Rest House, Sainik Vishram Grah (also written Vishram Ghar), Ex-Servicemen’s Centre or Zila Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas centre. In some places it is part of a Sainik Bhavan, a Jawan Bhawan or a Military Boys Hostel building.
These facilities are generally run through the state Directorate of Sainik Welfare and the Zila Sainik Welfare Offices or Zila Sainik Boards in each district, so the phone numbers in this guide often connect to the local Sainik welfare office. Most rest houses are placed at convenient landmarks such as the collectorate, the railway station, the bus stand or a court compound.
Who Can Stay in a Sainik Rest House?
Sainik Rest Houses are meant for the following categories of guests:
- Serving members of the Armed Forces who are visiting a place on official duty or for a personal reason.
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) who are visiting a town for official or personal work.
Rules on who may accompany a guest, room tariffs and the permitted length of stay can differ from one rest house to another. It is always better to confirm these details by phone before you reach.
How to Use This State-Wise List
- Choose your state from the “At a Glance” list below. Each state name is a link that takes you straight to its section.
- Find the town or district you are visiting. Where a city has a newer name (for example Gurgaon and Gurugram), both names are shown.
- Note the address and call the phone number to check availability, tariff and the booking procedure.
- Phone numbers are given with the STD code exactly as listed in the directory. Where a location has no phone number, contact the nearest Zila Sainik Welfare Office.
- Carry your service or ex-servicemen identity card and any other document the rest house asks for.
Please note: The details below are compiled from a publicly circulated Sainik Rest House directory. Addresses, phone numbers and city names can change over time, and a few numbers may be incomplete. Please confirm with the local Sainik welfare office before you travel.
Sainik Rest Houses in India at a Glance
Below is the list of all 27 states and Union Territories covered in this guide, along with the number of locations listed for each.
Andhra Pradesh – 10 locations
Assam – 4 locations
Bihar – 8 locations
Chhattisgarh – 4 locations
Gujarat – 3 locations
Haryana – 28 locations
Himachal Pradesh – 17 locations
Jammu & Kashmir – 13 locations
Jharkhand – 3 locations
Karnataka – 10 locations
Kerala – 5 locations
Madhya Pradesh – 12 locations
Maharashtra – 25 locations
Mizoram – 2 locations
Nagaland – 6 locations
Odisha – 2 locations
Punjab – 15 locations
Rajasthan – 27 locations
Sikkim – 6 locations
Tamil Nadu – 8 locations
Tripura – 1 location
Uttarakhand – 26 locations
Uttar Pradesh – 48 locations
West Bengal – 8 locations
Andaman & Nicobar Islands – 2 locations
Chandigarh – 1 location
Puducherry – 1 location
Sainik Rest Houses in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has 10 locations in this directory. Most Sainik Rest Houses in Andhra Pradesh are housed inside Sainik Bhavan complexes and are easy to spot through landmarks such as clock towers, RTC bus stands, treasuries and collectorate complexes. Note that the original directory also lists Karimnagar and Warangal under Andhra Pradesh; both districts are now part of Telangana.
Locations covered: Anantapur, Kadapa, Guntur, Kakinada, Karimnagar, Kurnool, SPS Nellore, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Warangal.
Anantapur Sainik Rest House
Address: Sainik Rest House, Sainik Bhavan, Near Clock Tower, Anantapur – 515001
Phone Number: 08554-241146
Sainik Rest Houses in Puducherry
Puducherry has 1 location in this directory. The facility is Jawan Bhawan at Lawspet Main Road, in the Pakka Mudayanpet area.
Locations covered: Puducherry.
Jawan Bhawan, Puducherry
Address: Jawan Bhawan, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakka Mudayanpet, Puducherry
Phone Number: 0413-2253107
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sainik Rest Houses
What is a Sainik Rest House?
A Sainik Rest House is a low-cost guest house for serving defence personnel and ex-servicemen. It gives them a comfortable place to stay when they visit a town for official or personal work.
Who can stay in a Sainik Rest House?
Sainik Rest Houses are meant for serving personnel as well as Ex-Servicemen (ESM), for both official and personal visits. Local rules can vary, so it is best to confirm with the rest house.
How can I book a room in a Sainik Rest House?
Call the phone number given against the location in this guide. Ask about room availability, tariff and the documents you need to carry. Booking procedures are set locally and may differ from place to place.
Are Sainik Rest Houses affordable?
Yes. They are designed to offer low-price accommodation to soldiers and veterans. The exact tariff depends on the rest house, so ask when you call.
How many Sainik Rest Houses are listed in this guide?
This guide lists 295 locations across 27 states and Union Territories, including Sainik Rest Houses, Sainik Vishram Grahs, Ex-Servicemen’s Centres and Zila Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarvas centres.
Which state has the most Sainik Rest Houses?
Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of listings in this directory, with 48 locations. Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand also have long lists.
What should I do if a location has no phone number?
A few locations are listed without a phone number. In that case, contact the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of the district or the state Directorate of Sainik Welfare and ask for the exact address and contact details of the rest house.
Are the phone numbers and addresses up to date?
The details come from a publicly circulated directory and may have changed. A few numbers also look incomplete. Please verify the number and address with the local Sainik welfare office before you travel.
Conclusion
Sainik Rest Houses are a small but valuable gesture of care for the people who serve the nation. Whether you are a serving soldier on the move or a veteran visiting a district headquarters, this state-wise list of Sainik Rest House addresses and phone numbers helps you plan a comfortable and economical stay.
Bookmark this guide, share it with your unit, your veterans’ group or your family, and call the local rest house before you travel to confirm availability.