About Bodhi Tree
Kolkata's first Boutique Guesthouse & Serviced Apartment , with a newly introduced garden cafe , Uruvela Forest .
New Age Ambience - Buddha Lounge , Sakya Zen Garden , Aroma Fountain , Wisdom Chest -along with Wi-Fi , Destop Internet , Flat screen televisions , CD music , Library , Split Air-con and much more.
Bodhi Tree is now STAR rated ( Evaluated & Approved by HRACC , Ministry of Tourism , Government of India ).
Bodhi Tree is ideally located near Rabindra Sarovar Metro / Underground Railway Station ( 4 mins walk ) .
The Metro provides quick access to all the major areas of Kolkata .
South Kolkata offers great walking tour opportunities .
Rabindra Sarovar Lakes , Old Buddha Temple , Golpark , Southern Avenue , Gariahat , South City Mall and Sarat Bose Road , are all located within 1 km from Bodhi Tree ,and provide a fresh experience of Kolkata .
Bodhi Tree offers accommodation under Boutique AC and Budget Boutique AC Category .
A) Budget Boutique AC Category with double beds , garden-view and attached bath ( with hot water ) ; Split Aircon , flat screen TV / LCD TV with cable .
B) Boutique Category - with double / twin beds with attached bath and walk-in-closet . ( Split Aircon , flat screen TV with cable , Lounge , Zen Garden & fully equipped guest kitchen , Swadenika )
Boutique AC
Bodhi Suite comprises of 2 Bedrooms ( Vajrayana and Mahayana ) , living and dining area ( Buddha Lounge ) , Sakya Garden ( Aroma rock garden that harmonizes the elements ) and Swadenika
( Kitchen ) .
Buddha Lounge
Designed to create an atmosphere of spiritual calm , the Buddha Lounge , has all the functional essentialities of a living and dining space . The south open sliding window ushers in pure air , the large trees offer morning freshness and the sound of bird-life enhances the natural calmness of the space .
In the lounge , there is a leather recliner - the perfect vehicle of rest , comfort and relaxation - and a Tibetan Wisdom Chest - that contains the Bodhi Tree library.
Sakya Garden
The Zen styled Sakya Garden harmonizes the seven elements - air , fire , water , earth , space , mind and consciousness .
The focal point of the garden is the very rare Pink Sandstone Sakyamuni Buddha statue that has the smile of perfect wisdom symbolized by the Gyan Mudra posture .
The bonsai Peepul tree ( ficus religiosa ) , that is 11 years old , and the Adenium plant , that is 27 years old , add to the balance between the moving and the non-moving , change and permanence , life and stone .
Drops of natural oil can be added to the fountain to spread the aroma of eucalyptus or Jasmine , and a variety of herbal incense can be lighted to flavor the atmosphere with peace , calmness and tranquility .
Vajrayana Bedroom
The ensuite Vajrayana Bedroom is designed in the theme of Rajasthan . The colors of sand and of sun , royal splendor and the life force of brightness are brought about with the artwork , antique furniture and the finest fabrics of India .
The Burma Teak King-size poster bed is over 120 years old . The marble top of the writing desk is from Jaisalmer and all the artifacts have the distinct flavor of Rajasthan .
Mahayana Bedroom
The ensuite Mahayana Bedroom has twin beds , pocket spring mattresses and a mix of the modern and the classical .
There are contemporary art on the walls interspersed with traditional artifacts . A present-day writing desk with steel reading lamp is presented together with a fine handcrafted wooden mirror .
Both the ensuite bedrooms have walk-in closet , with ample storage space , and strictest functionality .
Swadenika ( Kitchen )
Sanskrit for kitchen , Swadenika , is fully equipped to deal with any kind of world cuisine . All the essential kitchen gadgets are placed in an user friendly way .
Practicality has been given more priority . There are ample storage spaces , ideal for long stays , and all the crockery and cutlery are arranged to provide the best convenience .
Budget Boutique AC
Bodhi Tree also offers Garden-view AC ensuite guestrooms , named Kalachakra & Yogacara .
Kalachakra Garden-view AC Guestroom is designed in Theme ' Periodic Bengal ' decor .
Periodic antique furniture and artwork , unique to Bengal , combines with great facilities ( Split Aircon , flat screen TV with cable & WiFi ) to offer the best budget stay option in Kolkata .
Yogacara Cottage AC Guestroom is designed in Theme ' Rural India'.
The wall are made of mud , with paintings done by real village artists .
The cottage sits in Bodhi Tree's garden , 'Uruvela Forest' , under the canopy of trees .
The cottage has Split Air-con and LCD TV .
The cottage uses eco-friendly & natural materials ,
and offers an unique experience of stay in Kolkata .
Check-in is at 12 noon , Check-out is at 11 am .