LalBari is perfect for the traveller yearning the vintage Kolkata experience. Stuck in a time capsule, the hundred year old bungalow belongs to an era lost in sepia prints. Shes an adonis amidst the multi-storey flats surrounding it, LalBari's old world charm will compel you to pick up that incomplete book and enjoy your sojourn in complete tranquility.
Its repertoire of famous guests over the past century includes likes of Ravi Shankar, Indira Gandhi and Mahatma Gandhi himself. Yes! Its true.
The Room(s) includes:
1 Burma Teak King Size Bed
1 Burma Teak LargeWardrobe
1 Burma Teak Large Size Writing Desk
1 Burma Teak Vintage Dressing Mirror.
1 two ton Split Air Conditioner with remote control.
1 Burma Teak Vintage Laundry Hamper with Netting.
1 LED TV with Cable Connection
1 Electric Kettle
2 Earthen Cups
1 Basket Assortment of Tea and Coffee sachets.
1 Large Floor Carpet
Attached Toilet (Includes Geyser, Hand Shower, Western Toilet, Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Hand Wash)
1 Rocking Chair for guests
1 Vintage Parlour recliner
1 Welcome Pack which includes customised 'LalBari' postcards and bookmark, a bottle of packaged drinking water and a Cadbury.
The room and common areas are cleaned once a day. All carpets are vacuumed regularly to avoid any dust from settling on them.
All common areas are accessible at all times including the verandah, drawing room and the massive garden outside. One may borrow books for the duration your stay but please do keep them back for others to read.
The Kitchen has a Fridge and a Stove and a Microwave. However, no one really uses the kitchen as we have two highly trained caretakers at your every beck and call.
Breakfast comprises of Eggs to Order, Milk & Cereal, Toast/Butter&Jam, Coffee/Tea
Special South Indian or Indian Breakfast can be arranged on request to caretaker.
We provide traditional Bengali Thali meals at:
1. Chicken Thali (Includes: Chicken curry, Two seasonal vegetables curries, Moong Dal, Fried Aubergine / Crispy Fried potato, Rice, Luchi, Poppadum, Mango Chutney & Sweet Dish) - Rs. 500
2. Mutton Thali (Includes: Mutton Kasa, Two seasonal vegetable curries, Moong Dal, Fried Aubergine/ Crispy Potato fries, Rice, Luchi, Poppadum, Mango Chutney & Sweet Dish) - Rs. 600
3.Fish Thali (Includes: Bengali Fish Curry, Two seasonal vegetable curries, Moong Dal, Fried Aubergine/Crispy potato fries , Rice, Luchi, Poppadum, Mango Chutney & Sweet Dish) - Rs.500
4.Prawn Thali (Includes: Prawn Coconut curry, 2 seasonal vegetables curries, Moong Dal, Fried Aubergine/Crispy potato fries, Rice, Luchi, Poppadum, Mango Chutney & Sweet Dish) - Rs.800
5.Vegetable Thali (Includes: Paneer Curry,Two seasonal vegetable curries, Moong Dal, Fried Aubergine/Crispy Potato fries, Rice, Luchi, Poppadum, Mango Chutney & Sweet Dish). Rs.400
ALL ORDERS TO BE GIVEN TO STAFF WITH 1 DAY PRIOR NOTICE. INCASE OF A NIGHTS STAY PLEASE WRITE TO US LATEST THE PREVIOUS DAY WITH YOUR ORDER.
Laundry/Drying - Rs.10 per piece of clothing
Ironing - Rs.5 per piece of clothing
"LalBari" is conveniently located:
Jatin Das Park Metro station at 500 mtrs,
Major road crossings i.e Bhowanipore, Hazra and Lansdowne Road are all within 200-400 mtrs.
3 Multiplexers with multiple screen screening Hindi, English and Bengali movies within 1.5kms to 2.5 kms
3 Shopping Malls from 1.5 kms to 2.5 kms
Numerous Hospitals from 250mtrs to 3.5 kms, the closest being Paramount Nursing Home (100mts)
Victoria Memorial, St. Pauls Cathedral - 3 kms
Indian Museum - 4 kms
Business centres - BBD Bag (5.5kms), Park Street (4kms), Esplanade (5kms)
Theater Halls - Kala Mandi, Nandan, Academy of Fine Arts, Ravindra Sadan, ICCR (within 3 kms range)
Major Hotels - Park Hotel, Oberoi Grand, Taj Bengal within 5 kms range
Howrah Railway Station - 10 kms, Sealdah Railway Station - 6kms
Eden Garden Cricket Ground - 6 kms
Kalighat Kali Temple, Birla mandir - less than 2 kms
Saloons, massage centers are all near by.
Famous Hindustan Club, Bengal Rowing Club, Cosmo Club, Calcutta club are all round the corner and conveniently accessible.
All types of Public transports are available:
Metro Station, Normal Buses, A/C buses, mini buses, normal taxis, Ola, Uber, Auto Riksha,
We are at the inter-section of two major roads (Lansdowne and Hazra) of the city. Well known to the people of Kolkata.
Surrounded with other major crossings like, Ballygunj Phari, Deshapriya Park, Hazra crossing, Minto park etc.