The antique furniture, the Lazarus snooker table, the antlers on the wall and the vast columns will give you major Downton Abbey feels. Neel Kothi, or Indigo House, is a heritage homestay located in a 200-year-old mansion situated in the heart of what was once an indigo plantation, featuring 16 acres of orchards and farmlands. It is located in Nabadwip in Nadia district of West Bengal. A 2,000-square-foot columned verandah overlooking the driveway and grounds. Settle down with a book (they have a library) on a deck chair in the vast gardens, surrounded by flowering trees as old as the house itself. Or take an early morning cruise on the River Jalangi.
Distance From Kolkata: 120 kilometres
Time Taken By Car: 3.5 hours
Experiences Offered: Riverside boat rides, AC and non-AC rooms, Bengali cuisine, and exploring the local community
Price: INR 6,000 onwards
Check-In: 1 PM
Check-Out: 11 AM
Contact: +919831328486, +919831270807
Website: www.balakhana.com
Instagram: @maheshganjestatebalakhana
Facebook: Maheshganj Estate, Balakhana
Google Rating: 4.3/5
LBB Tip: You can visit the Iskcon Temple at Mayapur, the Jagannath Temple of Puri, and explore the ancient ruins of Ballel Dhipi at Bamanpukur. Have a shopping spree at Shantipur—known for the tangail saris and Ghurni for its famous clay dolls.
