The trainees hostel ‘Indicus’ is an elegant three storey building officially inaugurated during ICAR-CIBA’s Silver Jubilee Year, 2012. The facility is situated adjacent to the research complex on the main campus of ICAR-CIBA. The hostel offers a modest and limited number of well-furnished air-conditioned rooms including two VIP Suites and eight rooms with double bed occupancy, two family rooms with 3 beds, and a 7 bedded room for small groups (SEPTET) on shared occupancy. The well-ventilated rooms are provided with state-of-the-art facilities and a sea-front view to accommodate bonafide visitors/guests for a short stay not exceeding 7 days.
Amenities in rooms
- TV with DTH connection
- Intercom
- Linens
- Attached bathroom with a water heater and towels
Common facilities
- Dining Hall / Cafeteria
- Ironing
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking facility
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Catering Services
Catering Services are not available in the Hostel. However, breakfast and lunch facility will be provided for the guests from the institute canteen during working days. Dinner can be obtained on a delivery basis from nearby restaurants.
Charges Applicable to Indicus Trainees’ Hostel
Single bed per person per day charges AC Guest rooms (Rates w. e. f: 1st Sep, 2019)
| Sl. No. | Category | Purpose | A/C Bed room | VIP Suite (A/C) |
| 1 | Serving and retired employees of ICAR/SAUs | Official visit | 500 | 700 |
| Private visit | 200 | 300 | ||
| 2 | Serving employees of State/Central Govt Autonomous Org. /PSUs | Official / Personal visit | 600 | 800 |
| 3 | Private visitors | NA | 700 | 900 |
| 4 | Foreign visitors (SAARC) | Official visit | 2000 | 2500 |
| 5 | Foreign visitors (Others) | Official visit | 3000 | 3500 |
For booking please submit the form addressed to Director, CIBA, Chennai
(Email: director.ciba@icar.gov.in /
Ph. No: 044-24618817, 24616948, 24610565, Ext: 700 /
Fax: 044-24610311)
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Airport | 17 km | 45 min |
| Chennai Egmore Railway Station | 9 km | 40 min |
| Chennai Central Railway Station | 10 km | 45 min |
| Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Koyambedu | 20 km | 60 min |
| Adayar bus stand | 4 km | 15 min |
| Mandaveli Bus stand | 3 km | 10 min |
| Marina Beach | 6 km | 15 min |
| Santhome | 1 km | 5 min |