Parul

One of the best experiences was to stay at Parul the place which has a history as old as Shantiniketan itself. The place is bound to capture your senses and make you miss it even before you leave it. The hospitality is awesome cleanliness ambience decor has old-world charm with modernity. The best place to do nothing.

5 months ago

We were very impressed by the pictures online and the location is great too. When we had booked the place we were told that we would be given the upper floor but just a few days before the booking we were told that those rooms have been given to someone else and we will get a bedroom and a living area on the ground floor. Thankfully the living area was a private space and not a common area. ||The ground floor bedroom has mould infested walls. Food is very average.||When we reached the place the caretaker lady was very courteous & the 2 helpers were also very polite as long as she was around. Next day around 12 pm when I had asked the helper lady if lunch could be made for 1 person she replied very rudely that how can lunch be made at this time. Although it was just 12 noon and it was just for 1 person but she refused rudely. On the contrary when we had visited a remote village in Kazakhstan the caretaker lady in the village homestay made us a quick dinner so that we don't go hungry although she had no prior intimation and resources are scarce there. This is what is expected out of a person from the hospitality sector| ||The bathroom was being used by 4 people but no-one cleaned it, no one cleaned the room or made the bed. ||Bathroom had no water on the 2nd day because the helper had not switched on the motor. When we came back after a long day we had to wait for water in the bathroom while the 2 helpers were too eager to leave. ||Please train your staff if you want to be in the hospitality sector else don't run it like a homestay. ||Not recommending this place to anyone.

a year ago

a very nice quiet weekend getaway and a perfect homestay. Great kitchen service. We had a wonderful 2 days. Location also serves for people who love to go on morning strolls around the ashram campus in shantiniketan.

10 months ago

Our stay at Parul was a truly memorable one. This tastefully decorated and conveniently located home exceeded our expectations in every way, be it the facilities, the sunlit balconies, and, of course, the food, which was soul nourishing. Madhabi di and the support staff were incredibly kind and helpful. For this short time, Parul felt like home. I can think of no greater compliment. Hope to be back soon.

a year ago

Located at Gurupally, close to attractions and local 'haats' a very beautifully maintained bunglow with a great host. With 3 bedrooms, living room, large terraces it is ideal for a homely stay for 6-7 member families. Madhabi is a great host helping you out with all your needs, cooking up great bengali dishes and making you wish youd stayed on for a few more days !

2 years ago

Parul makes you feel at-home at all times. Located at a convenient place beside Viswabharati, with great hospitality from Madhabi and her team, delicious food and a super clean property, Parul is a fusion of the past with the present. It is a well planned property, witha great choice of decors which takes you back to the 1940s.|Highly recommended!

2 years ago

I had visited Parul homestay for my first time trip to Shantiniketan. The homestay is not very far from the station. Takes 20 minutes or less if you take a moto ride. The entire homestay was a lovely place, with a garden view. It was serene and peaceful. The rooms were very tidy and spacious. They had two bathrooms on each floors which are also well maintained and spacious. The owner of the homestay was a genuine lady and the caretakers were also lovely. They were amazing people who will provide service out of their way. Lunch and dinner provided from the homestay were delicious.

2 years ago

Very exotic interior. Aesthetically done with loving and caring service ..would highly recommend my friends and family to stay at Parul when you are in santiniketan for a short rejuvenating vacation

2 years ago