Jheelam Homestay | Rooms & Wi-Fi

In Bhopal I found a homestay that made me feel comfortable, part of the family almost, yet I had all the freedom to go and come as I pleased. The homestay proved for me that while I won’t book one for every part of my trip, it can be a welcomed change from noisy hostels and lonely hotel rooms. Meet the retired army general Mr. Goswami and his lovely wife Jhoba, they own the Jheelam homestay in Bairagarth, Bhopal. Although I had booked for just a couple of days I ended up staying for nearly two weeks in their Brown Room – It’s more yellow than brown, don’t worry – This homestay has a view to die for, it’s right along side of the far end of the Upper Lake. The beautiful garden that the family maintains so well, only adds to the feeling that you’ve left the city for a countryside retreat. Most of the vegetables that you’ll find on your plate for dinner at night are plucked from the garden surrounding the homestay. I was lucky enough to arrive during Pomegranate season. The tree right outside my door provided fresh fruits every day. read more here : http://deviboerema.com/2014/12/27/a-homestay-that-will-steal-your-heart/

It is not Hotel, the upper portion is being used by the owner who is Rtd. Brigadier. There is three set with an independent entry to each on ground floor. The costly one i.e Pink and Blue has all the facilities but brown room does not have TV, though all rooms were very neat and clean, clean quilts. Since the lake is near by, as such there are Mosquito as well. There is no AC in Brown room, so comfortable to use in Winter only, no geyser- but an emulsion rod will be provided by the owner. The approach is not good, no lighting on the way, so keep torch with you. The break fast was quite good against payment, which was costly as compared to market, never mind. Tea served in cup should be in pot, from kitchen to your room it is already looses its hotness. Mr. Goswami is very gentle and helping in nature.

Average type hotel. Hotel are to old,rooms are like 90's . The owner of the hotel was little rude. The amenities are minimum. The hotel are very far away from the city, but easily accessible. Rooms and washrooms are Ok not so great. Amenities are also so so. Overall so so experience there.

nice stay. Neat n clean room but size of brown room is soo small. All tourist attractions are far away by homestay. Brown n grey room is on back side of the homestay. Blue n pink is on front side.Very well maintained garden is there. Overall very nice stay .