A bungalow is generally a small, ... The bungalow’s origin dates back to the single-story huts standard in India during the mid-19th century. ... Beach bungalows are small but efficient.

The colonial bungalow in India would retain several traits of the Bengali hut. Typically made of mud and bricks, it was built on a raised platform, with a sloping roof made initially of thatch and ...

By Indian standards, the still-standing fort is unimpressive. Located next to the Bungalow on the Beach, it’s only two stories high and quite weather-beaten by the wind and the waves.