The kundu familyowned itachuan rajbari, rich in heritage and history, is one such opulent structure in the hoogly district. Centuriesold rajbaris or palaces of west bengal are objects of absolute intrigue and fascination. Robber is a 20 indian historical romance film directed by vikramaditya motwane and partly based on author o. Itachuna rajbari has an interesting history to it as it was built by the so called bargis. Had it not been for the maratha invaders, who settled here centuries ago, itachuna would have melted into anonymity like so many other bengal villages. They not only have staffs to escort you but also have guides, who will bring you with them into the world of history. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a closet. Natore rajbari also known as pagla rajas palace, natore palace was a prominent royal palace in natore, bangladesh. There was a time when marathas attacked bengal repeatedly to collect chauth, which was 14th of the tax that was to be paid by the nawab of bengal. Itachuna rajbari, literally meaning brick and lime palace, was built in 1766 by the kundu family who supposedly descended from the bargis, the dreaded maratha clan who invaded and looted bengal time and again annually for a decade 1740s to 1750s. Itachuna rajbari a historical place in west bengal youtube.
After having extensively looked online for a heritage property in wb, i chanced upon the website of itachuna. The accommodation offers a 24hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free wifi. There are several activities that one can do like playing chess, table tennis, carrom, kite flying, etc. At the 250yearold itachuna rajbari in hooghly district, known to be among bengals most haunted houses, a guest the palace has been turned into a homestay recalls, i suddenly woke up in. Here you can experience the royal lifestyle that was once the tradition of the jhargram kings. Itachuna is one of the older rajbaris, functioning as. Bargis were maratha soldiers who have a history of attacking and looting bengal countryside. The whole idea of visiting itachuna rajbari is to laze around the rajbari and absorb the aura of the place. Visit the goibibo website or app to book the best hotel at the best rates and do check the ongoing offers to derive the maximum benefit of your online hotel booking. After the battles were done over in the course of time, some bargis or maratha soldiers settled in bengal. Places to visit in itachuna things to do sightseeing. Tariff on weekends double bedded ground floor 1800 rs tariff on weekdays and 2100 rs. Tariff on weekends mudhuts 2100 rs tariff on weekdays and 2400 rs.
Itachuna rajbari heritage hotel, itachuna, west bengal. The renowned itachuna rajbari, also known as bargee danga, is a magnificent ancient house of a zamindar, rehabilitated with modern amenities. There was a time when marathas attacked bengal repeatedly to collect chauth, which was 14th of the tax that was to be paid by the nawab of bengal subedar, bihar and orissa. True to its name, the walls of this royal house stands outs in red and white. The rajbaris in and around kolkata media india group.
Nonveg thali brilliant food check out tripadvisor members 29,160 candid photos and videos. The birth place of bengals katha shilpi and sarat chandra chattapadhyays residence, a library named sarat smriti pathagar including a museum containing photographs, letters, writings, 07 personal belongings of the famous writer is also present there. Official website of itachuna rajbari where all the room details. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the rajbari bawali. Itachuna rajbari nice weekend retreat classic heritage resort to spend a night. A stay at the jhargram palace will bring the legends of the famous malla dev rulers to the fore. A wellpreserved rajbari that has now been transformed into a heritage hotel and located barely twoandahalf hours from kolkata, the itachuna rajbari, also called the bargee danga due to its history, has guided tours and daily evening aartis for those looking to immerse themselves in the cultural grandeur of this palacelike. Itachuna is an exkolkata heritage getaway with a rich history of about 250 years when marathas settled in this part and setup some remarkable heritage structures which are now converted into heritage. The rajbari bawali has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge and garden in kolkata. A royal renaissance joanna lobo updated on february 22, 2018 published on february 21, 2018 old relic.
Mahanad kali bari is located at a distance of 8 km from the property. The owners do not live on the property year round, coming only on holidays. It stands tall amidst lush green fields and its magnificent brickred structure captivates your mind from at a distance. Itachuna rajbari is a heritage home at itachuna offering guests offbeat heritage homestay experience in the heritage town of itachuna. The film was shot at the 1766built itachuna rajbari, which is still run by the narayan kundu family. The other name for itachuna rajbari is bargee danga. It is a part of the area covered by kolkata metropolitan development authority kmda.
This was established by kundan family originated from maratha in 1766. Considering the huge rush on weekends, one can opt for visiting the fascinating itachuna rajbari on weekdays as well. Itachuna rajbari also known as bargee danga became a tourist spot of hooghly district. It is the second film directed by motwane after his critically acclaimed film udaan.
If you like this video, please click on like and drop a comment below. Providing you all comforts and a welcoming ambience located in itachuna village in west bengal, itachuna rajbari is a budget property which offers complimentary wifi to the guests. The rajbari bawali has some rooms that feature a patio and lake view, and the rooms come with a private bathroom and a desk. Apart from the rajbari bawali, there are many other hotels in the area that guests can choose to stay at.
Serampore also called serampur, srirampur, srirampore, shreerampur, shreerampore, shrirampur, shrirampore is a city of hooghly district in the indian state of west bengal. Our experience at itachuna rajbari and a small travelogue. For a history and heritage buff like me, it was a very interesting experience. It is known for being the shooting location of many hindi and bengali films like lootera, poran jaye jolia re, rajmohol etc. The rajbari is divided into several small sections like the thakurbari, the andarmahal, the terrace, the gardens, etc. But there is no dearth of impressive palaces and estates elsewhere. The history of the itachuna rajbari dates back to almost 300 years. Itachuna, is the family mansion of a landlord family of the area. Itachuna rajbari is a wonderful getaway if you want to st rep back in time and experience the old ways of landlords in bengal. They were originally, kundaan clan but since the time they settled, they embrace local culture and through word of mouth, it has become.
Going back to the time when the bargees who came to attack the province of bengal and odisha. Featuring a terrace, this 5star resort has airconditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Just go for a long walk and cover the entire building. Itachuna rajbari is a century old rajbari and a perfect heritage resort in hooghly district, about an hour drive from kolkata. It was the residence and seat of the rajshahi raj family of zamindars. I stayed at itachuna rajbari for 2 nights middec 2012. The term has been derived from bargee, which was a name given by the bengalis to the maratha warriors. Magnificent rajbaris and heritage stays of west bengal. The rajbari is a place where history resides and you can feel its princely presence.
It is the headquarter of the srirampore subdivision. Renovations were begun, with the help of the state tourism department, in 2016. The crumbling rajbaris of bengal are being restored for. Just around 3 hours drive from kolkata, itachuna rajbari is a perfect getaway if you wish to bite into a bit of history and experience a quiet and peaceful weekend. Itachuna is an exkolkata heritage getaway with a rich history of about 250 years when marathas settled in this part and setup some remarkable heritage structures which are now converted into heritage hotels. The itachuna rajbari has witnessed history for over 100 years and is counted amongst a number of famous historical places in india. The itachuna rajbari was built by the ancestors of shri safallya narayan kundu in 1766.
A part of this huge property is rented to visitors should they want. Its history is muddled in violence, and yet it stands today as a symbol of the domestication of the outsiders. The term has been derived from bargee which was a name given by the bengalis to maratha warriors. The famous queen rani bhabani lived here and after the death of her.
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