0.3 business
Address:
Shaheed mashiur rahman rd, Jessore
, Jessore , South asia
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Lonely Planet review
Just east of the bypass road to Benapole, Banchte Shekha (bach-tah shay-kah) is surrounded only by the noise of leaves blowing in the breeze and chirping birds. You could be forgiven for thinking this is just a cheap hotel, but make no mistake, this place is something special. It is in fact a small, local NGO-run women's training centre/hotel and your money goes directly towards funding its aid projects.The rooms are basic but more than adequate and come with hot showers, satellite TV and clean sheets smelling of mothballs. For single women travellers, this almost completely female-run establishment is a dream. If you let staff know in advance, you can share the family-style meals for a small fee. It's true that there are more luxurious hotels in Bangladesh, but Banchte Shekha is deserving of the 'Our Pick' selection, and your custom.
