Guest Rooms & Holiday Home Accommodation Facilities for ESM and Serving Personnel at Important Places

Across India, a wide network of Guest Houses, Holiday Homes, Transit Facilities, and Rest Houses is available exclusively for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), serving Armed Forces personnel, Defence Civilians, Veer Naris, and their dependent family members. These accommodation facilities are managed by organizations such as the Armed Forces, Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs), Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs), Army Welfare organizations, Navy and Air Force establishments, ECHS, and various state governments. They are designed to provide safe, comfortable, and affordable lodging for official visits, medical treatment, pilgrimage, vacations, and family travel. Most of these facilities offer subsidized tariffs, essential amenities, and convenient locations near military stations, tourist destinations, railway stations, airports, and major cities. Below is a comprehensive list of prominent Guest Houses and Holiday Homes available for Ex-Servicemen and Defence families across India, along with their key features, booking procedures, and contact information where applicable.

1. Shimla – Adm Comdt Guest Rooms

Availability: 8 well-maintained suites with recently introduced catering services.
Highlights: Located in an excellent spot retaining the old Shimla charm.
- Booking Contact: Call 9414061966.
Note: Facility is underutilized; members are encouraged to make use of this opportunity.

2. Jaipur – Sainik Vishram Graha

Location: Banipark, next to Army Main Gate/MH.
Capacity: 40 well-furnished rooms (20 AC rooms for officers).
Tariff:
- Officers: ₹300 (retired), ₹400 (serving)
- JCO/OR with family: ₹70 (retired), ₹100 (serving)
Facilities: Centrally located with mess services.
Booking Contact:
- Phone: 0141-2206971
- Mobile: 9460695574

3. Pride Plaza Hotels – Pan India Defence Tie-Up

Pride Hotels have partnered with Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to offer luxury accommodation at concessional rates.

Locations:

Pride Plaza – Aerocity Delhi
Pride Hotel – MG Road, Bangalore
Pride Hotel – Salt Lake, Kolkata
Pride Hotel – Ahmedabad, Pune, Vadodara, Jaipur, Nagpur, Chennai
Special Leisure Destinations:
- Pride Sun Village Resort & Spa – Goa
- Pride Tiger Wood Resort & Spa – Kanha
- Pride Mountain Resort – Dharamshala

Package Includes:

Single rooms for Wg Cdr/equivalent and above
Double rooms for Sqn Ldr/equivalent and below
Meals, transfers, laundry, Wi-Fi, family-friendly packages
Bookings within authorized entitlements
Contact:
- Email: reservations1206@gmail.com
- Phone: 08377074234 / 09910078956

4. Guest Rooms in Delhi

Manekshaw Centre

Rooms Available: 8 rooms
Contacts:
- Dir Col Jiwan Jhende: 07503131801
- Ctrg Offr Lt Col Rajiv Dhand: 07503131803
- Adm JCO: 07503131805

ABHM / Palam Hostel & Manekshaw Centre (12 Rooms)

Contacts:
- Lt Col Jaswinder: 09560856288
- Maj Bajpayee: 8130413271
- Col Ratta (Re-emp): 9873931253
- Duty JCO: 08750379987

Mess Contact:

Lt Col Mukerjee: 08826896161
Ctrg Offr Lt Col Arun Sharma: 09717483999

Central ASC Mess

Booking Contact:
- Lt Col Awishkar Sharma: 011-23018541 / 08800777020
- ASC Mess Rxn: 011-25693236
- Palam Hostel Rxn: 011-25674376
- Taurus Hostel Rxn: 011-25682102

5. Edison Hotel Group – Special Army Offer (Delhi-NCR)

Features:
- Single occupancy accommodation
- Pickup/drop from railway station/airport
- All meals included
- Independent vehicle (80 km daily) for Lt Col & above
- Sharing vehicle for Maj & below
- Spouse stay complimentary with meals
- Unlimited laundry & Wi-Fi
- Liquor facility available
Charges:
- Maj & below: ₹2775/day (₹2550 without transportation)
Booking Contact:
- Nakul Bhatia: 09811343838 / 01244266677

Defence holiday Homes in 27 Cities for Armed Forces Personnel in Major Tourism Spots of India

Closing Note

All serving and retired defence personnel are encouraged to utilize these facilities for official travel, family vacations, and personal visits. These accommodations are thoughtfully maintained and cater to the comfort and convenience of the Armed Forces community.