Kalyan Forest Resort — Hotel in West Bengal

It was plan to travel Purulia during Durga Puja, 2022. Purulia, where nature embrace its habitants, is one which is residing near our heart. Only demand was to stay at the Hill top. With our previous experience and googling we know there is Govt accommodation there. But booking is little difficult as one has to visit their office at Kolkata and book it. In this situation, google helped us. We found Kalyan Forest Resort. With all photos and descriptions, it was very appealing. Then we contacted resort directly and booked two rooms for four of us.||On 1st of Oct, evening we checked in Kalyan Forest Resort and we knew it was not a mistake. Resort is situated amidst nature and surrounded by green forests. Being out of hustle bustle of tourist spots it gives proximity to all places worth seeing like Hill top, Murgma Lake, Upper and Lower Dam. Bamni Falls and others. ||After reaching at Resort, we went for short walk around it as it was evening and dark outside. Next to resort there is one small red color cottage, very neat. We were really surprised by seeing that. But our interest increased further when we saw that it is primary school.||Next day morning we were discussing with resort Manager. He gave us insight about the locality, Resort and the said School. This place is dominated mainly by Santals. Being far of city and surrounded by forests there is little scope for jobs or education. Young people need to go far from home to earn from their family or for education and those are also not available by enough numbers. Once one person Mr. Kalyan Ghosh visited Ajodhya Pahar and met Resort Manager. Resort Manager was having some land and Mr. Ghosh proposed to have Resort there. Mr. Ghosh started one Trust for this purpose and this property was entrusted to the Trust. Construction was completed by 2020 and after that operation started. ||This resort gave and continues to give job opportunity for the local youth. And our experiences say that they are extremely efficient and not to mention their cordial behaviour to the guests. Even foods are also prepared by them and we must admit that those are of very high quality and tested awesome.||Apart from Resort and job to local Youth, Trust thought of education of local children. They need to go to far away for education. Further after school hours there was no one who support them to continue leaning, as they were first generation for education. With this idea in mind Trust has started primary school which is mentioned already. This school not only gives education of local children, it helps to support them after school hour also. Not to mention this unique concept improved quality of life of the locals surrounding to the Resort. More this kind of enthusiasts come forward, we can beat the odds.||Qudo to Kalyan Ghosh and his Trust!||Qudo to Kalyan Forest Resort and its all employees...

It was plan to travel Purulia during Durga Puja, 2022. Purulia, where nature embrace its habitants, is one which is residing near our heart. Only demand was to stay at the Hill top. With our previous experience and googling we know there is Govt accommodation there. But booking is little difficult as one has to visit their office at Kolkata and book it. In this situation, google helped us. We found Kalyan Forest Resort. With all photos and descriptions, it was very appealing. Then we contacted resort directly and booked two rooms for four of us. On 1st of Oct, evening we checked in Kalyan Forest Resort and we knew it was not a mistake. Resort is situated amidst nature and surrounded by green forests. Being out of hustle bustle of tourist spots it gives proximity to all places worth seeing like Hill top, Murgma Lake, Upper and Lower Dam. Bamni Falls and others. After reaching at Resort, we went for short walk around it as it was evening and dark outside. Next to resort there is one small red color cottage, very neat. We were really surprised by seeing that. But our interest increased further when we saw that it is primary school. Next day morning we were discussing with resort Manager. He gave us insight about the locality, Resort and the said School. This place is dominated mainly by Santals. Being far of city and surrounded by forests there is little scope for jobs or education. Young people need to go far from home to earn from their family or for education and those are also not available by enough numbers. Once one person Mr. Kalyan Ghosh visited Ajodhya Pahar and met Resort Manager. Resort Manager was having some land and Mr. Ghosh proposed to have Resort there. Mr. Ghosh started one Trust for this purpose and this property was entrusted to the Trust. Construction was completed by 2020 and after that operation started. This resort gave and continues to give job opportunity for the local youth. And our experiences say that they are extremely efficient and not to mention their cordial behaviour to the guests. Even foods are also prepared by them and we must admit that those are of very high quality and tested awesome. Apart from Resort and job to local Youth, Trust thought of education of local children. They need to go to far away for education. Further after school hours there was no one who support them to continue leaning, as they were first generation for education. With this idea in mind Trust has started primary school which is mentioned already. This school not only gives education of local children, it helps to support them after school hour also. Not to mention this unique concept improved quality of life of the locals surrounding to the Resort. More this kind of enthusiasts come forward, we can beat the odds. Qudo to Kalyan Ghosh and his Trust! Qudo to Kalyan Forest Resort and its all employees...

Well my experience is not so good about this place.

Let's start with the location first. Its on the upper side of ajodha hills and is in very remote area compared to other resorts which were downside. Difficult to reach. Google map shows wrong turn just before the reaching point of the resort.

Resort sign board was placed long before its reaching point. We were about to enter the jungle according to google map location. Luckily we saw one resort worker coming in our direction and we asked him. He helped out for right turn and admits that map shows wrong location and their resort sign board is not very visible.

Now coming to the second issues; when we reached resort, rains were there in late evening and our room booked was leaking. So we asked to change the room and they did it too. No TVs they have in any of their rooms. They said here signal do not come so we don't put TVs. Just wifi were there with ok speed as in any other hotel. Not so good.

Last and the worst think is their buffet breakfast which was not at all good. Food wasn't tasty. It has no spice and masalas. On eating upma I was confused whether i am eating upma or halwa. Not only this they keep buffet in one area. And if someone want to have tea along with breakfast, they have to visit another resturant area by manually walking.

Me and my daughter fell ill after taking their Ala carte lunch which was ok in taste but not in quality i guess. Both of us vomited so many times. There is no nearby clinic/hospital etc. as they told us. Luckily we found one chemist's shop and took medicine prescribed for us in such weird circumstances. For me it's a pathetic experience... not at all worth according to price.

2 point rating is only for the green...