Bormi Baksho (the Burmese box)

Bright, air-cooled double room with desk chair, full size mirror, dresser and cupboard, ensuite washroom modern fittings and 24X7 hot and cold water. We have named the room after the famous Bengali children's book Podi Pishir Bormi Baksho. A Burmese box is a term for a box full of treasures. This room is custom-made book covers from three beloved children's books. Minimal wrought iron Queen bed with bedside table Private balcony. Ensuite washroom. Complimentary breakfast. wifi The space Our bungalow is located on a corner plot in the quiet, leafy and posh neighbourhood of Salt Lake in Kolkata. Yet, it is also centrally located and well-connected. Bus, Taxi, Auto stands, swimming pool, park, gym, restaurants, hospital within 5 minutes walking distance. We attractive discounts on tariffs for long stays. Aside from the bedroom, guests also have access to the living and dining spaces, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Distances from places of interest: Airport | 12 km Howrah station | 12 km Sealdah Station | 10 km Victoria Memorial | 15 km Eden Gardens | 15 km Kalighat temple | 17 km Indian Museum | 12 km New Market | 12 km Park Street | 16 km Princep Ghat | 19 km Howrah Bridge | 10 km Jorasanko (Rabindranath Tagore's Calcutta home) | 8 km Dakshineshwar Temple | 23 km Belur Math | 26 km Getting around is very convenient with all kinds of public transport viz. taxis, autos, cycle rickshaws and buses from Karunamoyee junction. Ola, Uber and other app based and radio cabs are available on call from the doorstep. Karunamoyee bus terminus, at a distance of five minutes' walk, has buses for destinations not only to different parts of Kolkata but to districts HQs of West Bengal as well as for Dacca the capital of our neighbouring country Bangladesh. Other things to note: Large park cum play ground 25 m away. Swimming pool within one minute walking distance. Guest access Well equipped kitchen with electric kettle, toaster, oven, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. Well appointed living and dining room During your stay I am mostly available over the phone and the internet. I stat on the first floor and make it a point to visit my guests at least once a day. Other things to note Use of kitchen comes for a fee that has to be paid upfront. Keeping the kitchen clean- counter, utensils, stove, sink everything that you use is your responsibility.