What we are offering is
A personalized introduction
to Varanasi
tailored to your specific interests
Dr. Vrinda Dar is the current General Secretary of the Kautilya Society and is acting manager for the next two years. She is fluent in Italian, English, French and Hindi. For those who wish to make a study sojourn in Varanasi, Vrinda communicates via E-mail to advise members on their choice, and then assists them through the application and registration procedures for Banaras Hindu University, The Sanscrit University or for the many other institutes of classical learning, such as music, dance and yoga.
Acting as liason between local personalities, experts and masters and visiting foreign writers, serious journalists and researchers, Vrinda introduces them into the spirit of India so that the true dignity of the culture and its people are comunicated. She also organizes logistical and technical support, interpreters and transport.
Obviously, most people are vacation travellers. We would also like to reach you so your experience of Varanasi is as authentic and enrichening as possible. We are organized to do this through our special hospitality. The Kautilya Society has its headquarters in Ram Bhavan, a house architected in a traditional style, situated along the the banks of the Ganges in the heart of ancient Banaras. Lodging is available for members who wish to enjoy the warmth and protection of our family-style environment, as well as the good and reliable meals of our personally-trained cook.
Otherwise members may either make their own arrangements or seek our advice on upscale or downscale accomodation and make use of our services and day hospitality at Ram Bhavan.
Our services include:
Tours planned according to areas of interest
Organization of retreats and seminars, concerts and dance performances
Updated calander of local religious and cultural events
Sitting room on ground floor to meet with local people
Reading room with library
Communication Cell with Internet
Small conference rooms
Travel arrangements in India
Vrinda Dar
is the current General Secretary of the Kautilya Society
and is acting manager of Ram Bhavan for the next two years.
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