We went on a family vacation and took a Mud Hat and a double bed room.. The rooms were clean with all facilities. Car parking was ample. Sahadebda as the Canteen manager awesome with his speacilities from the kitche.
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We needed a short break away from the hustle and bustle of Kolkata. Babli was the most peaceful choice. It was an easy trip to Bolpur and within half an hour, we were in a different calm and simpler world. EVERY staff member was fantastic.
Good and relaxing environment, far from the hustle of city life. huts are good and made of Bengoli style. Choose rooms depending on group visit or couple visit.
The owner and care taker of the guest house is very polite and helpful person and having good knowledge about snakes and sculptures.
For food either dinner lunch or breakfast, inform them in advance and they'll prepare authentic Bengoli food. Don't expect it to be par with high end restro offering Bengoli food, but it is as par as food being cooked in the villages with similar taste which i liked.
The place is nearby Shanti nIketan and cab can hired to visit the same.
If you are a nature lover and want to spend some time away from the hustle bustle of the city Babli is the perfect place for you.
Great food, peaceful stay, basic accommodation so don't expect luxurious stay.
A place I want to go back always!!
We were a group of 7 friends who wanted to spend 2 nights away from kolkata at a place within few hrs drive from here.
Finally we selected BABLI and here's my views:
Pros
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We opted for the mud houses which can accommodate 4 people.
It has a duplex where one needs to climb up for his/her own place 'among the cloud' ;)
The room decor is ethnic and we loved the way it was decorated
Bathrooms were clean and hot water is provided on request
Sahadev and Pradeep are the chef who will do all that they can to satisfy your hunger pangs.
We also loved the short conversation that we had with Aaditto da during the checkout process.
Cons
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Don't come to Babli if you are a 'Party Animal' or can't stay without the evening news on the TV.
Verdict
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Come here to enjoy an unadulterated village life and few days in peace , far away from the hustle of the city life.
This place is best enjoyed with a company of like minded friends.
We have stayed with B.A.B.L.I. and her wilderness many times, discovering new sights, sounds and smells with every visit. The rooms with their tenderness of design, Sahadev-da's dining room antics filled with love and a wee bit of madness....keep us fresh and alive in every visit; we start making plans for the next trip even while we are there.
