Full-Day Shantiniketan Tour From Kolkata
Description
Visit the small town of Shantiniketan on a full-day tour from Kolkata. Discover an abode of peace that was initially an Ashram founded by Maharishi Devendranath Tagore, father of the world-famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore.
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Kolkata for a full day on a 12-hour excursion to the small town of Shantiniketan. Located approximately 120 miles (200 kilometers) north of Kolkata.
Depart at 07:00 from your hotel to make the 2.5hrs Train Journey to Shantiniketan.
The place of peace was initially an Ashram, or hermitage, founded in 1863 by Maharishi Devendranath Tagore, the father of the world-famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. In 1901 Rabindranath Tagore started an experimental place of learning with a class room under the trees, and a group of 5 pupils. It later became the Vishwa Bharati University in 1921.
Visit the university that attracts pupils from all over the world, and aspires to be a spiritual meeting ground, combining Indian traditions with the best of other cultures.
On arrival, proceed directly for lunch, and visit the university campus, before continuing to the village of Sriniketan.The main attractions at Shantiniketan are the house where Tagore lived and worked, the Rabindra Bhavan, China Bhavan (Chinese faculty), Kala Bhavan (College of Arts and Crafts), Patha Bhavan, Sangeet Bhavan (School of Dance and Music), and the prayer hall.
Find some of the poet's personal belongings, paintings, and various editions of his works at the Bichitra, or Rabindra Bhavan, a research center and museum.
Continue to Sriniketan, location for Tagore’s Institute of Rural Reconstruction. Formally inaugurated in February 1922, the chief object of the college was to help villagers solve their own problems instead of a solution being imposed on them from outside.
See the attractive manor house and grounds where the colleges are located, before your return to Kolkata.
What's Included
Sightseeing and excursion per itinerary
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned transportation
Entrance fees
All taxes and service charges
What's Excluded
Medical insurance
Any air and train fares
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances, such as flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare/strike or any natural calamity
Tips
Camera fee at monuments
Know before you go
Good to Know:
Please note that the Ashram is closed: Tuesday (half day) and Wednesday (full day)
The University is closed in May and June
Photography is restricted at Tagore Museum
Will roam around the village in Authentic Rickshaw ride
Cancellation policy: 7 days prior to the commencement of tour - no cancellation charges; 3-6 days prior to date of tour - 50% cancellation charges; less than 48 days before the start of tour - no refund
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | INR 5000 Per Person |
This is a group tour |