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 This is the name
Rabindranath Tagore endearingly gave to his wife Mrinalini Devi.
Unfortunately Santiniketan today has little that is reminiscent of this
woman in Tagore's life. This property was dedicated on her memory. Our
Chhuti remembers her.
To come to Chhuti is to enter a poem - a poem slowly unfolding in the
spirit of the place and the nuances of its sylvan surroundings.
Chhuti's reception
cottage. A genuine touch of cordiality assures you of the great time
ahead at Chhuti.
Here you sign yourself into the heaven of peace and beauty you always
wanted as yours. As you get here the beautiful key to your room, you'd
look twice at it. Tagore's unmistakable handwriting on it. The name of
your cottage calligraphed: "Sfulingo", "Purobi", "Kheya", "Smaran", "Khanika",
"Sesher Kabita".
Your unforgettable journey begins - an aesthetic sojourn into Tagoriana.
Meandering pathways through a lush green garden take you leisurely to
your cottage. Your unhurried eyes absorb the unearthly beauty of the
Resort. Each cottage celebrates one of Tagore's poem, except the last.
It's named "Sesher Kabita". Chhuti and Santiniketan are one in spirit.
The Resort breathes of the spiritual bondage.
The entire designing and
the structure of Chhuti are the stuff of poetry. Like Tagore's writings,
Chhuti is layered. Thatched and clay tiled cottages spell out in terms
of ancient Birbhum architecture. You feel you have come to a classic
Birbhum Village.
As you step into the air-conditioned comfort of your cottage, its quite
another world. The interior is entirely made of stern, rugged stone -
the primal quality of the stone reminisces the external quality of
Tagore's writings and paintings.
The pathways, the floors, the walls, the bed, even the bathroom walls
are made of primal stone. The magic of stone works everywhere.
Beneath the apparently rugged interior runs an undeniable undercurrent
of romanticism. Just like it is in the Nature and the extreme climate of
Birbhum.
Location : Chhuti is
approximately 3 Kms. from Bolpur station. It is located centrally in
Santiniketan with good transport facilities available from the Railway
Station. Santiniketan is 211 km from Kolkata and there are regular bus
services available. Trains are available from Howrah, Bolpur,
Darjeeling.
PLACES TO VISIT :
The Vishwabharti
University is at Santiniketan, three km from Bolpur. Rabindranath Tagore
(1861-1941) founded a school here in 1901. It later developed into a
university with emphasis on humanity's relationship with nature-many
classes are conducted in the open air.
There's a museum and art gallery within the Uttarayan complex where
Tagore lived. The university is open to visitors in the afternoons but
closed on Wednesday, the day the university was founded.
Four km away is Sriniketan, started as a project to revitalise
traditional crafts, such as kantha embroidery, weaving, batik and
pottery.
Other Important places to
visit are Kankalitala,
9 km from Shantiniketan, has one of
the sacred Satipithas and temple,
Behrgram Kali Temple, Lavpur-Fullara
- a Satipitha, one of the 21 such centres of pilgrimage,
Saintha-Nandesawari,
a Satipitha,
Tarapeeth, famous for its Tara
Devi temple,
Nalhati, 100 Km away,
One of the Satipithas where a temple stands. Beside the temple is a
tomb of Ana Pir Sahib, a Muslim saint.
Deer Park: Located
at Ballavpur forest is 4 km from Shantiniketan.It has a number of deer
roaming free in the park.
Bakreshwar
: 58 km away, the place is famous for its hot mineral water springs and
temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali.
Massanjore : 78 km away, good for a short holiday, it's the site
of a massive dam.
Tribal Village :Tribal Village and the tribal dance
For shopping you can visit Amar Kutir, Bhuban Danga
Conference Facilities :
Chhuti offers facilities
for Seminars, Workshops and other Cultural and Industrial Programmes.
Facilities :
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22 Cottages spread over
acres of lush greenery.
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Air Conditioned/ Air
Cooled and Non-AC Cottages.
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Multi Cuisine Restaurant.
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Cultural Programme on
request.
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Major Credit Cards
accepted.
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Generator.
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Doctor on Call.
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Running hot and cold
water.
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Room Service.
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Sight seeing.
Room View
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