Meet Pavan
Cultured, Sociable, Responsible
We love people and this possibly makes our homestay unique. With the children and their families away we keep ourselves busy by hosting and guiding our guests.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Running, Gardening, Music, gigs, festivals, Watching movies, Socialising
Hosting guests since
2016
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Studio Apartment with kitchen on second floor in an independent bunglow residence overlooking a park located in New Alipore, South Kolkata. The room is a large double room with an attached bath on the second floor with a fully functional kitchen. Fridge, Gas and Microwave are provided. The room has an attached balcony in front and a small roof garden on the adjoining terrace. The room is overlooking the park with lot of greenary surrounding it. Taxis and Cabs are available around the corner about 25 meters away. Other public conveyances and the metro underground railway are available within 10 minutes walking distance. House keeping and light breakfast are included. Home cooked lunch and dinner with the hosts is optional and chargeable at very reasonable rates. Laundry, etc. including services not specified are optional and charegable.
My Pets
2 Dogs
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our bunglow is located in a quiet residential locality overlooking a park with a lot of greenary all around. Taxis and Cabs are available just around the corner or may be called to the bunglow for pick up. Other public conveyances are within a short walking distance leading to the metro underground railway. Shops for daily needs, medicines, cafes, restaurents and Fast food are located in the area and one need not travel far at all. The area is well known to all and there is no difficulty in travel communication.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Cinema
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
1. Apart from the guests who have checked in through Homestay, no other overnight guests are permitted and should leave the premises by 22.00 Hours. Unmarried couples are not entertained.
2. The agreement shall not be considered as a tenancy agreement.
3. Public disturbances, loud music, etc. within the premises are not permitted.
4. The guests shall have access to all parts of the bunglow and will be considered as a part of the family during their stay. It is expected that they also will reciprocate in the same manner.
5. All guests are permitted to use the kitchen attached to the studio apartment. All raw materials shall, however, have to be arranged by the guests.
6. The rates mentioned are on single occupancy basis. In case of Double occupanct a surcharge of Rs.500.00 per day/night shall be applicable.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed indoors and outdoors.
2 Reviews
March 2017
Indian hospitality is justifiably famous, and a way of life. To experience this philosophy, you have to stay with an Indian family. After several visits to India and staying in good hotels , I felt I should try out a homestay. Kolkata was always a city that has fascinated me, but also one that I knew very little about. So it was the city for my very first homestay I hoped that my hosts could introduce me to the city. My choice for the homestay fell on the Mukherjees on the basis of the previous review , praising the warm hospitality ,as well as immense concern for the safety of the guests.
It turned out to be a wonderful experience. I reached the house to find a smiling Pavan waiting ouside . I was ushered in , and a beaming Shubra (his wife) welcomed me with hot tea and delicious snacks. Immediately felt a nice rapport with them. They were exactly the hosts I was hoping for - very warm, cultured, educated and courteous. The penthouse room was spacious, bright and well ventilated, with a balcony overlooking a park.There was a sunny roof garden , where I could read and watch birds. I had opted for breakfast and one meal.Turned out to be a very good decision, in view of Shubra's excellent cooking. Not only is she a superb cook, but she also offers her guests regional and local specialities, so difficult to find in restuarants.Even for breakfast, Shubra dished up many special dishes , freshly cooked.
The Mukherjees took care of everything - from getting a sim card for my phone, catching a train etc. But there were also very nice experiences, which are not part of hosts' duty. . For instance I was invited to their charming club, where we sat by a lake and had hot snacks. The other was my search for a typical traditional Bengal style gold bangle. I would never have found it without Shubra, who knew exactly where to go, and Pavan driving us there.
Time flew and it was time to leave. I felt I was leaving very good friends.
I will definitely return to them -my very good friends The Mukherjees.Host reply
Dear Kamala - Thank you for the wonderful review. On retrospection, I feel that we have done what any homestay host should do i.e. welcome a guest and send back a family member. It was our privelage to host you and we will always remember the way you became a part of the family. Any time in the future, we will always be there to welcome you.
August 2016
Pavan and his wife were amazing. My two month stay in Kolkata would not have been the same without them! From the moment I arrived, I was treated like a close friend.
As a solo female traveler, Pavan went above and beyond to make sure I was safe at all times. For example, when my phone was stolen, Pavan went with me to the police station to help file a report. The Mukherjees have also helped with things from connecting me with a good tailor to assisting with the arrival of packages.
The food was spectacular! I had absolutely no need to eat out because Mrs. Mukherjee's food was better than any restaurant I visited.
The room is very pleasant. Perfect for solo travelers or couples. Great balcony and view of the park!
In good neighborhood. New Alipore is very safe, quite, clean, and residential. However, it is not extremely central (a bit south of central Kolkata).
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