Booking, rooms, location and trip-planning questions, organised by topic — with links to the full guide for each.
Shivananda Lodge is booked directly by call or WhatsApp — no online payment gateway. Rooms range from ₹300 (Single Non-Attach) to ₹1500 (Deluxe AC), check-in is 11:00 AM and check-out is 10:00 AM, and the lodge sits within 1 km of the Gobindanagar Central Bus Stand in Kenduadihi, Bankura.
Rooms are booked directly over WhatsApp or phone call — there is no third-party booking platform. Once you share your dates, our team sends a payment QR code, and your room is confirmed as soon as the payment is received.
Check-in is from 11:00 AM and check-out is by 10:00 AM the following day. See full check-in rules & first-time guest tips →
For multi-day or monthly stays, ask directly over WhatsApp or call — rates can be discussed for extended bookings.
Yes — with 10 double-attach rooms and 9 single rooms, group bookings are possible. Contact us directly over WhatsApp for multi-room availability.
Four room types: Double Attach AC at ₹900/night, Double Attach Non-AC at ₹600/night, Deluxe AC big rooms at ₹1500/night, and Single Non-Attach rooms at ₹300/night. See all rooms & prices →
No — the room counts show each category's total room count, not live availability for a specific date. Call or WhatsApp with your dates and the team will confirm actual availability.
Yes — outside food is allowed in all rooms, and 24x7 in-house room service is also available as an alternative. Read the full outside food policy →
No, pets are not allowed at Shivananda Lodge.
The lodge is within 1 km of the Gobindanagar Central Bus Stand and S.B.S.T.C bus terminus, on the same road, in Kenduadihi. See the S.B.S.T.C terminus page →
The lodge is located in Kenduadihi, close to Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, a convenient stay option for patient attendants and visitors. See the Medical College page →
Roughly 5 km, connected by autos and totos through central Bankura town, usually about 15-20 minutes. See the full transit guide →
Yes — the building has a Canara Bank branch and ATM on the ground floor, with the fire station and a petrol pump next door. See the landmark page →
For heritage and architecture, choose Bishnupur. For nature and water, choose Mukutmanipur. For less time or an early-morning trek, choose Susunia Hill, the closest of the three. See the full comparison →
Approximately 34 km, roughly an hour's drive. See the Bishnupur day trip guide →
Roughly 45-50 km, about an hour and a half by road. See the Mukutmanipur travel guide →
November to February is the best window — mild daytime temperatures, comfortable for sightseeing, treks and day trips. See the full weather guide →
Yes — the lodge is a short auto or toto ride from both campuses, a convenient base for admissions, exams or events. See the campus stay page →
Yes, single non-attach rooms from ₹300/night are designed for exactly this — a clean, affordable one-night stay before an exam. See the exam candidates page →
Yes — the lodge is close to Canara Bank and the district administrative area, with 24x7 WiFi and electricity, and simple booking without an online portal. See the business trips page →
The lodge is on a main, well-travelled road opposite the S.B.S.T.C terminus, with 24x7 staffed reception and room service, and bookings confirmed in advance by call or WhatsApp. See the full page →
A valid government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence — is required for every guest at check-in.
Yes — the lodge offers 24x7 WiFi and 24x7 electricity backup, useful through Bankura's hot summer months when power supply can be less consistent elsewhere.
Yes, free non-paid open parking is available on the premises for guests travelling by car or bike.
Call or WhatsApp us directly — we reply fast and can answer anything specific to your dates or requirements.
No — Shivananda Lodge in Kenduadihi, Bankura, West Bengal is an independent, standalone property. It is not affiliated with, and has no connection to, any similarly named lodge in Siliguri or Hospet or any other city.