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.