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Una bellissima Guest House in un palazzo di valore storico a Varanasi. E' un'associazione no-profit per la valorizzazione delle bellezze storiche-architettoniche nella città. Le stanze sono piccole ma accoglienti, le parti comuni sono il valore aggiunto, anche la terrazza sul tetto con vista è meravigliosa. Unica pecca i bagni sono condivisi, cosa strana per il livello di qualità e prezzo del luogo. In ogni caso permanenza positiva, cibo eccellente, incontri certamente interessanti.

Pros: Absolutely loved the stay and the staff with their warm smiles and homely food! Don't think Varanasi would have been the same without our stay at Kautilya Society! Location, staff, timings, cleanliness, food was all perfect and can't think of any drawback. Cons: 1) They don't mention anywhere a registration fee of 200 Rs per person to enroll as a member of the society, without which one cannot stay here. 2) I found the boat ride rates told to us at the stay far more expensive. I'll suggest travelers to explore a bit on their own for boat rides/ Ganga arti/ other experiences, best to take a walk around in town and find out these rates for yourself from the locals.