Calcutta Bungalow, built in classical style in 1926 reflects the glorious past of Calcutta, once known as the city of palaces. Instead of using English architectural lines, the structure of Calcutta Bunglow was given its form by using indegeneous architectural style. Calcutta Bungalow has been withstanding the waves of time. It has been renoveted, but that is done with the touch of passion and care to keep its architectural geometry intact.
Guests are welcome here to stay in Calcutta Bunglow and experience the nostalgia of old Calcutta.
Names of rooms here in Calcutta Bungalow, likepatuapara, jatrapara, mochipara, dorjipara,etc., will incite your curiocity to know further. These are old neighbouring areas in such names what marked those localities by profession of most of the people living there in those days. A ‘patua’ is a folk painting artisan jatra is a popular folk theatre form in bengal. Mochis are shoe makers, ‘dorjis’ are tailors by profession. ‘Para’ means a locality. Those are bygone days when these professions were lively in areas nearby Calcutta Bungalow in north Kolkata. There is one room named as sahibpara. There is baithakkhana or reception, addakhana or a gossiping area and courtyards. Dining room is called as natunbazar (new market).
There is a rich collection of books specially on the city of Kolkata (Calcutta), its history, culture, treasure of food,itc. There is a souveniur shop in the bungalow premises. Bycicles are available to explore neighbourhood.
Modern amenities like free wifi, ensuite bathrooms with ayurvedic toiletries, airconditioner, mini bar, safe are available with every room. Breakfast for two adults is complimentery. Kitchin is there to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room tariff is 7,000-8,000 per night. GST would be added with room tariff.
Calcutta Bungalow can be reached by car within half-an-hour from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata Airport). From Howrah Junction station Calcutta Bungalow is 6Km away. Shyambazar is the nearest metro railway station. It will take 15/20 minutes to reach Dharmatala/Park Street by metro railway.
Address: Calcutta Bungalow, 5, Radha Kanta Jeu Street,
Kolkata-700004 (Near Shyambazar crossing).
Phone: +91 98301 84030
Email: bungalow@calcuttawalks.com
