Srinivasa Hotel & Lodge

Srinivasa Hotel & Lodge sits right on the Salem Main Road in Thammamapatti. Being in the Salem district means we get a lot of people passing through on their way to other towns. Our zip code is 636113. The lodge is a simple two-story building. We have rooms for travelers who need a place to sleep for the night. It’s not a luxury resort. The furniture is mostly wooden and has been around for a long time. Downstairs, we have a small area where people can sit. The road outside is always busy with trucks and buses, so there’s a constant hum of engines. We start our day by checking who is checking out and making sure the rooms are swept. The water in this area can be a bit hard, so we have to clean the buckets and taps quite often. Our staff consists of people from the local village who know the area well. We don't have a computerized booking system. Everything is written down in a big blue book with a pen. Sometimes the power goes out during the monsoon, and we have to get the candles out. It’s a quiet life most of the time, except for when the festival season starts and the road gets blocked with processions. We just keep things running as best as we can. It’s just a roadside place for a tired traveler.