BE A ZAMINDAR FOR A FEW DAYS: STAY AT ITACHUNA RAJBARI

Wanna live like a Zamindar?  Your dream will will come true in Itachuna Raj Bari. Just a 3.5 hours drive from Kolkata, this Rajbari is situated in Hoogly district of West Bengal.  From Kolkata, take Durgapur expressway. Driving for an hour, one shall reach Hindusthan Hotel on the left. After crossing that take the first left under the bridge.Take that road and you will be in Bosipur, keep driving till you reach Halusai (around 20 kms) and then turn left towards Khanyan Railway Station, Itachuna Rajbari is very close to the station. We would recommend leaving early in the morning to avoid traffic, you will be able to reach in a little over three hours. You can also get there by train, the station where you will need to get off is "Khanyan".

A brief history:
The history of Itachuna Rajbari dates back to 1766, almost 250 years old. There was a time when a lot of Bargee or Marathas came to bengal. They started doing business and slowly became rich. One such Maratha were Kundans, now known as Kundu built this rajbari.

Speciality of this place:

It offers visitors glimpses of zamindari lavishness in everything, from the décor to the ambience, even though the building has undergone renovations. The traditional evening aarti and flute recital still take place here every evening. The names of the rooms are unique too, like Boro Boudi, Thakuma, Boro Pishi, Ginni Maa, Boro Maa, Mejo Maa, Choto Pishi and Chorda. Big groups opting to stay together should go for Bilash and Choto Boudi.

Tariffs:
Room Type: AA

Boroboudi:

Thakuma:

ROOM NAME	ACCOMMODATION TYPE	Tariff (ALL DAYS, NON AC)	Tariff (ALL DAYS, AC)	FLOOR
BORO BOUDI	DOUBLE-BEDDED	3000.00	4200.00	1
THAKUMA	DOUBLE-BEDDED	3000.00	4200.00	1
BORO PISHI	DOUBLE-BEDDED	3000.00	4200.00	1

BORO PISHI:

There are other room types including mud huts named Kanaklata, Jhumkolata, Aparajita, and Madhabilata, the thatched structures are fitted with modern amenities inside.:P. You can find the rest in their website.

Things to do: In the evening, they will provide a whole Rajbari tour. Things may turn a little eerie and creepy :P.

Spend your time taking long walks to villages nearby, or, if you’re feeling particularly active, cut hay with villagers. Returning home then to the rajbari’s spectacular food will feel extra special. The authentic fare such as Luchi, Aloo Bhaja, Paneer Tarkari, and Kosha Mangsho is served in knashar thala-bati, rustled up by Provati, who comes from a long line of the rajbari radhunis of this family. Barbecues and bonfires can be arranged on request, while other leisure activities include fishing, indoor and outdoor games, and flying kites.