Booking a room at Rajbari Bawali, a 300-year-old mansion, should be at the top of your list. You'll be welcomed with aarti and tikaa. The Rajbari has been restored and converted into a heritage hotel after years of meticulous restoration, during which every corner of the house was carefully layered to bring it back to life. For fantastic food, visit the Piano Room for classic Bengali-style cuisine — jhuri aloo bhaja, sona moong daal, gobhindobhog rice, bhetki paturi, ilish-er matha diye pui shaak and of course a mishti platter that has mishti doi, roshogolla, pantua, and chamcham. They have 50 rooms with old four-poster beds, a wooden chest and a small two-storey step to help you get into bed. For breakfast, you can go for the breakfast buffet at Lotus Pavilion. The best part about your entire stay for the weekend will be the way the Rajbari Bawali team caters to every need, every question, and every story you want to know about.
Google Rating: 4.3/5
Distance From Kolkata: 30 - 35 kilometres
Time Taken By Car: 1.5 hours
Price: INR 7,500 onwards per night
Check-In: 2 PM
Check-Out: 12 PM
Experiences Offered: Candlelight and private dinners at the Jailkhana, the Mantra Spa, cycling, mango festival, ilish festival, sondhey aarti and cultural performance, swimming pool facility
Must-Try Food: Eggs Kejriwal, Mutton Dakbungalow, Caramel Custard, Fish Fingers, Chaa
Website: therajbari.com
Contact: 03341800305
Instagram: @therajbaribawaliofficial
Facebook: The Rajbari Bawali
LBB Tip: They also host Durga Puja, which is a must-see. The Rajbari Bawali was also the location for films such as Chokher Bali by Rituparno Ghosh and Bulbul by Anushka Sharma. You can also book the property for parties, weddings, and more.
