We want you to love this beautiful, peaceful patch of paradise.
The cottage is run on social enterprise principles. It is looked after by three young Adivasis from neighbouring villages, who will help you settle in and find your way around.
The veranda overlooks a wooded area and a small stream. There is plenty of wildlife to look out for including lots of bird varieties; chipmunks; and the occasional monkey family.
Facilities:
Sleeps 4 (1 double upstairs; 2 singles downstairs in alcove areas)
Window seat and dining table in common area
Small kitchen area with single gas stove, basic cooking equipment, sink and basic crockery. We provide starter spices, oil, sugar and tea for while you settle in.
Small fridge
Hammock
Workspace: 2 desks and chairs in downstairs sleeping alcoves
Bathroom with cold shower; gas-heated hot water in a bucket (bathroom accessed via the veranda) and western style toilet.
Unlimited fast internet
Yoga / meditation, bird watching and relaxing space on the covered veranda
Mosquito nets and towels provided
Ceiling fans and standing fans.
Other information:
Pet friendly – but dogs and cats also live here.
Information available on self-arranged local Maruti van and driver hire; and local Toto rates and drivers.
We do not provide food, but we can provide information on nearby eateries which deliver and online delivery services in Santiniketan.
Basics are available in the local shop 300m away. For more complicated ingredients, Shyambati (4km) is the nearest marketplace.
There is no AC, but insulation with natural materials and window shutters keeps the rooms pleasantly cool, even in hot weather.
Any questions? Contact us on WhatsApp.
Nearby:
Village walks through Uttor Chandipur, Khanjanpur and Kamalakantapur
We can arrange guided walks through the Kora-para of Rindanga, giving insight into Kora culture and livelihoods
We can arrange visits to Suchana, the nearby NGO education resource centre, working with adivasi children.
Visit nearby Dularia, a centre for regenerative living
Hire a bicycle or Toto to visit the Museum of Santal Culture in Bishnubati village