Trainees Hostel
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 dormitory with 7 beds 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
- Instant coffee maker
- Attached bathroom with a water heater, and towels
Common facilities
- Dining Hall / Cafeteria
- Internet access at public areas/ Wi-Fi in public areas
- Ironing
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking facility
Catering Services
Catering Services are not available at present in the Hostel. However, tea/coffee maker facilities are provided in each room. Interested guests can avail of the canteen facility at the Institute premises located 100 meters away for tea/coffee, breakfast, and lunch. 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 / 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 |