Ekantika homestay - Guest house in Santiniketan, Bolpur - Birbhum, India

Away from hustle and bustle this homestay at shantiniketan is one of the best places to stay. Located amidst nature and near the Bishwabharathi university this place has an aura of its own. I loved that the homestay offers a few collections of books that the guests can read while staying. The food prepared by caretaker Runu Di was very homely and delicious too. Overall a wonderful experience.

We stayed at Ekantika over the new year's eve weekend and had a wonderful stay. We had been wanting to visit Shantiniketan and thought this was just the perfect time. Ekantika is located in a quiet residential lane amidst trees and nature, close to the Vishwa Bharti University campus. The cottage is spacious and clean. The caretakers are lovely ladies who took good care of us. We were served delicious home cooked Bengali food which touched our soul. This place is just the perfect homestay for anyone looking for a break from the hustle bustle of city life.

It's a great place to stay, location is very beautiful and close to nature. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed and the owner Mr priyam mukherjee is very helpful,staff was extremely good.Home cooked food was yummy and large quantities.

We stayed at Nababithika and loved the place and ambience. Foods were home made and quantity and quality both were good. We spent 2days and it was going good until on last night we had problem with AC in one of the room and the owner was not reachable at that time (10:40 PM) and caretaker couldn't help anything on this. So we need to spent that night with one ceiling fan only. Nextday morning owner called me and apologised for the inconvenience and I understood it was one of a occasion when AC started malfunctioning. overall it was a good experience and recommend Nababithika homestay.

The exceptional and captivating background of the estate can be read on the internet. Our host Mr. Priyam Mukherjee and his team made us feel at home as soon as we stepped into the premises. The delightful cottage amidst a huge garden that has been left largely to survive and grow in nature's benevolence and not the sickle of the manicurist has left an entrancing impression in our minds. The food reminds one of truly home cooked meals - delectable and wholesome, yet not bland. But what was truly magical about our stay was the blissful aura of the place, its environment - the positive and calming vibes we felt - unseen yet palpably real, that erased every speck of weariness and disquietude that had crept into our lives in the city, especially during these uncertain times. Stay at Ekantika is much more than the infrastructure or the amenities. It is an unmissable experience that leaves a lasting impression.

It was a nice experience altogether. Apart from cozy stay,good food,cordial behaviour of Mr Priyam Mukhopahyay and his staff ,the overall experience was magical.We just stayed there for one day.I can mention other things,which overwhelmed us.We are fortunate enough to discover the houses of Mrs Kanika Bandyopadhyay in same premises,next one is Amita Sadan ,pratichi trust office,and on the same road Sri Dwijen Mukhopadhyay also had a house.Really amazing

Spent two beautiful days at this serene homestay in a quaint neighborhood at Andrew's Pally at Shantiniketan. It was our home for two days and it was just the way a home should be. The service was excellent and the whole experience was worth a revisit soon enough .

We stayed for two nights in Ekantika. Spacious room with all basic amenities. Absolute privacy and greenery all around. Enjoyed the home cooked delicious meals. Cordial staff members and great hospitality by the owner!! Will come back again.