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Brief History

The International Guest House started its operation in 1962 with the purpose of providing a centrally located transit facility at reasonable rates to cater to all income groups. Falling under the aegis of the YWCA of India, it is a social enterprise whose income is utilised for YWCA community development programmes. There is always an influx of tourists and guests due to its location and services.

Location

The IGH, as it is popularly called, is a social enterprise of the YWCA of India. The IGH is a budget-friendly guest house that offers a safe space for guests from all walks of life. It is most popular for its convenient location, with easy access to public transport, restaurants and attractions like India Gate and Parliament House. Its proximity to the main metro stations and to Connaught Place, a prime shopping location, is one of the many reasons guests prefer IGH.

Taxis and other public transport are available on stepping out of the IGH gates. Its cosy and friendly ambience makes it a home away from home for its visitors. IGH is 1 km from Shivaji Stadium metro station, 5 km from New Delhi Railway Station and 16 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Brief History

Anandagiri was started as a Training Centre in 1929 by Ms. Elisabeth Wilson, who was then the National General Secretary of the YWCA of India, Burma and Ceylon. It stands as a landmark of the first fifty years of the YWCA’s work in India, Burma and Ceylon, on the completion of which it was gifted to the association by friends from the YWCA of the USA. For a short while it was requisitioned by the WAC (I), and the army was responsible for laying its modern sanitary drainage and water systems. Today, Anandagiri has grown into one of the YWCA’s popular Holiday Homes. Interestingly, the property was originally the Nilgiri Brewery, and for proof of this one only has to scratch the ground to find broken pieces of beer bottles!

Location

Nestled in the blue Nilgiri mountains and only a few minutes from the city centre, Anandagiri is an intrinsic part of the Nilgiris’ heritage, of which the local population is proud and supportive. It offers a breathtaking view from its red-roofed cottages, which are surrounded by lush gardens and flowers. A miniature train plies from Mettupalayam to Ootacamund via Coonoor. The nearest airport is Coimbatore.

Brief History

YWCA of India Burns House was constructed in 1878 and declared a heritage building in 2001. It holds a significant place in the history of the YWCA Movement in India, as it was the first declared headquarters of the YWCA of India, Burma and Ceylon in 1896.

Location

The project is situated at 134 S.N. Banerjee Road, Kolkata - 700013. It is 5.3 km from Howrah Railway Station and 2.5 km from Sealdah Railway Station. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum, 15.7 km away. The nearest bus stand is the Corporation Bus Stand, right in front of the building.

Brief History

The YWCA Project Chandigarh emerged out of a vision of the Chandigarh Administration, which sanctioned a piece of land in Sector 11B, one of the city’s posh localities, for community services in the 1980s. In 1982 the YWCA converted this vision into action by constructing a hostel for women and girls with the support of the Social Welfare Board. Since then, the hostel has provided safe and secure accommodation for working women and students living away from home for work or further education.

Facilities

The hostel has accommodation for 64 residents and, since its inception, has been at full capacity due to its homely and caring atmosphere.

The YWCA Project also has a multipurpose hall which is used for conferences, workshops, social gatherings and various events by the YWCA and its network partners.

Location

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas beside the evergreen Naini Lake, once the abode of a mighty glacier, Fairhavens provides a much-wanted respite from run-of-the-mill hotels. Built in 1924 in the splendour of stone and wood, it perpetuates the great colonial heritage in which character and a cultivated lifestyle are the basic standards of hospitality. Its two acres of undulating terrace gardens are idyllic in themselves. A 10-minute walk from the bus stand, a quick drive by car and a couple of minutes’ walk from the Mall, its convenient location makes it even more attractive for tourists. It is 55 km from Pantnagar Airport and 35 km from Kathgodam Railway Station.

Brief History

The foundation stone of “YWCA of Mussoorie Doon View”, now known as Pine Retreat, was laid in 1916. Originally purchased by Mr. Smith, the property initially operated as a summer school. During World War II, it served as a Leave Centre for military personnel. Following the war, it was handed over to the YWCA of India, which has since managed it as a Holiday Home.

Location

Surrounded by majestic pine trees and snuggled amidst the picturesque Shivaliks, from where it overlooks the Doon Valley, ‘Doon View’ offers its guests a panoramic view of Dehradun, which transforms into a fairyland at night. Though only a 5-minute walk from the Mall, it prides itself on its peaceful ambience. The nearest railway station and airport are at Dehradun, which is well connected to Mussoorie by regular bus and taxi services.

Brief History

Established in 1905, Wyoming was originally used as a Missionary Home before being run by the YWCA of Coonoor as both a hostel and a guest house. In 1969, ownership was transferred to the YWCA of India, under whose management it has since operated as a Holiday Home.

Location

Nestled on a 1.6-acre wooded estate in the heart of Coonoor, Wyoming offers a breathtaking view of tea plantations and the rolling Blue Mountains. The holiday home’s old-world charm and serene atmosphere continue to attract both tourists and transit guests. Located near several renowned residential schools, Wyoming also frequently hosts school and college excursion groups at subsidised rates. Conveniently situated just 1 km from the Coonoor Railway Station and Bus Stand, Coonoor is well connected to Mettupalayam by rail, with the nearest airport located in Coimbatore.