Itachuna Rajbari

The Courtyard & Thakur Dalan: The moment you step through the arched entrance, a well-manicured lawn encircling a fountain leads to the main courtyard. The Thakur Dalan (deity hall) is the spiritual heart of the complex, where the family deity Shreedhar Jiu is still offered prayers four times daily. Occasional mass gatherings fill this space during festivals like Dol Utsav and Janmashtami.
The Naatch Ghar (Ballet Hall): One of the rajbari’s most atmospheric rooms. A beautiful chandelier hangs from the high ceiling alongside age-old hand-drawn punkha fans, a reminder of the leisure pursuits of the zamindars. This hall doubles as the starting point for the guided evening tour.
The Andar Mahal: The inner quarters of the mansion, divided into three main sections – the Baithakkhana (sitting room), the Thakurdalan and the residential Andarmahal. Rooms here are named in the Bengali kinship tradition: Boropishir Ghar, Thakumar Ghar, Bodo Boudir Ghar and so on. Each is furnished with antique furniture, period lighting and old photographs.
Khamar Bari & Khidki Pukur: Behind the mansion, the green grounds called Khamar Bari lead to a walled pond known as Khidki Pukur (Window Pond). An excellent spot for a quiet morning stroll.
The Rooftop: The terrace connects all five mahals of the rajbari and offers panoramic views of the surrounding farmlands. The sunset over the paddy fields is particularly spectacular and nights offer remarkably clear stargazing, a rare luxury for visitors from Kolkata.
The Heritage Homestay Experience
The Kundu family (brothers Dhruva Narayan, Rabindra Narayan and Basav Narayan) have lovingly restored the rajbari into a heritage homestay. Rooms span six categories, from the grand Anando (the Sabhaghar, or assembly hall) to rustic mud huts with a village-feel. Air conditioning runs on generators and is available during set hours (noon-5 PM and 9 PM-7 AM).
The real draw, however, is the food. Meals are served thali-style in the dining room: eight to nine dishes of authentic traditional Bengali cuisine, from shukto and dal to machher jhol and payesh. Breakfast typically features luchis with begun bhaja, alur tarkari and sweets. All meals must be ordered in advance.