Est. 1997 · Kolkata
A Journey That Began in Kolkata.
From 1997 to today — a story shaped by trust, hospitality, experiences and the people who make them memorable.
1997
Where it startsThe Beginning
It Started With a Journey.
Our story began in Kolkata in 1997 with Jajabars Tour & Travels.
What began as a travel-focused business was built around something that has remained constant through the years — trust, personal relationships and genuine service.
The journey gradually expanded beyond travel into events, hospitality and other business ventures, creating a broader ecosystem built around people, experiences and meaningful connections.
1997
The foundation was laid in Kolkata.
Jajabars Tour & Travels became the foundation of everything that followed — the first business of the group, and the one that set the terms for the rest.
- Trust.
- Travel.
- Relationships.
- Experience.
Travel taught us about people. Events taught us about experiences. Hospitality brought them together.
Travel
People • Places • Journeys
Events
Celebrations • Gatherings • Experiences
Hospitality
Food • Service • Connection
Two Cities
From Kolkata to Bengaluru
Our roots remain connected to Kolkata, where the journey began.
Today, that story continues in Bengaluru through BongKnot — bringing the flavours, warmth and cultural spirit of Bengal to a new city.
The Next Chapter
BongKnot — A Connection to Bengal.
BongKnot is the restaurant and catering chapter of our larger journey. Built around our connection with Bengal, it brings Bengali food, familiar flavours and warm hospitality to Bengaluru.
From everyday meals to celebrations, corporate gatherings and larger events, BongKnot is built around one simple idea.
Bring people together over food.
What We Hold To
Four things that have not changed
Trust
Built through relationships that last.
Hospitality
Making every guest feel welcome.
Heritage
Keeping Bengal's culinary identity connected to its roots.
Experience
Creating moments people remember.
The People
The People Behind the Journey
A business built on relationships is, in the end, a small number of people who keep turning up.
Riya Das Chatterjee
Co-Founder · Hospitality
Riya brings the warmth and personal touch behind BongKnot's hospitality experience, with a focus on creating an environment where food, service and people come together naturally.
Mr. Manik Das
Founder · Business Leadership
The journey began with Mr. Manik Das in Kolkata in 1997. His entrepreneurial experience and long-term vision continue to form part of the foundation behind the business.
Kaustav Das
Business Consultant · Strategy & Growth
Kaustav works across strategy, technology, operations, brand development and growth, connecting the foundation built over the years with a modern approach to business.
The journey continues at the table.
Come and eat with us in Bengaluru, or let us bring the Bengali table to your event.