Mandala Homestay-Shantiniketan

Mandala Homestay, Santiniketan 

This homestay is located in Santiniketan, a peaceful town in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Santiniketan was founded by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore and is famous for its deep cultural roots. The town celebrates the idea of human unity, crossing religious and cultural boundaries. It is also known as a center of art and education. Santiniketan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracts visitors from around the world to experience its unique charm and history.

The homestay covers two floors and has six comfortable rooms. Each room comes with its own balcony and bathroom, providing guests with privacy. On the ground floor, there are four rooms. Two of them are air-conditioned, while the other two are not. The first and second floors each have one room. All rooms are bright, airy, and well-arranged. They include basic amenities such as air conditioning, a sitting area, and enough space to store your belongings. Whether you’re staying for a short or long visit, this homestay creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

Location: 1.3km from Prantik railway station.
No. of Rooms: 6, Total Capacity: 20
Family Classic Room: 2, Family Superior room: 4

How to Reach

The nearest airport is Kolkata International Airport 162 km away and Prantik is the nearest railway station just 1.3 km from Shantiniketan. Bolpur is connected to Kolkata by rail from both Howrah and Sealdah.

Tariff

Family Classic Room: 1500/- (Non-AC) 
Family Superior Room: 1800/- (AC)
Extra Person: 400/-
Complimentary: Breakfast 

Note: This tariff does not apply during festivals and holidays.

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Parking • Internet • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Air Condition • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Electric Kettle

Food

The host will serve the simple homemade food like puri-baazi, bread-butter etc. along with some hot cup of tea and coffee for breakfast. Local regional food will be served for lunch and dinner. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available on paid basis with prior notice.   

Activities

Shopping • City Walk

Local Attractions

Taal Pukur (2km) • Sonajhuri Haat (4km) • ChatimTala (4km) • Uttarayan Complex (4km) • Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary (5.2km) • Rabindra museum (4km) • Sonajhuri (4km) • Shantiniketan Poush Mela (4.5km) • Tagore Ashram (5km) • Vishva Bharati University (5km) • Ashrama Vishva Bharti (5km) • Amar Kuthir (7km) • Sriniketan (6.5km) • Kankalitala (5km)

Excursions

Ahmadpur (16.7km) • Nanda Kesari (30km) • Joydev Kenduli (34km) • Suri (17km) • Bakreshwar (54km) • Durgapur (55km) • Burdwan (62km) • Tarapith (57km) • Krishnanagar (110km) • Kolkata (162km)  

Know Your Host

Parna Show Mandal, the owner of this newly opened homestay, works in a government school. He lives on the first floor of the homestay with his family and is always available to meet the needs of his guests. He is humble, attentive to every detail, and ensures his guests have the best possible stay.

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