Shantiniketan Day Excursion from Kolkata by Train
Description
A UNESCO World heritage site. Shantiniketan means the abode of peace – long before it became the name of a place, was the name of the guest house Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of poet Rabindranath Tagore had built. It is believed that Rabindranath’s father had chanced upon an uninhabited land with red soil and paddy fields while on a boat ride and took the decision to purchase the land. Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of setting up a school along the lines of the previously existing system of gurukul - a residential school where students lived with their teacher/guru – was the foundation stone of Visva-Bharati. To actualise this vision, the ashram set up by his father was converted into an open air school. When Rabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize and went on to utilise the funds received further expand the school and rename it from Visva-Vidyalay to Visva-Bharati – meaning communion of the world with India. It was recognised as a central university in 1951.
Tour Options
Itinerary
7:00 AM: You would start your journey from your hotel/other location in Kolkata. You will be driven to Railway Station. Travel in comfortable AC train from Kolkata to Shantiniketan (170 KM / 3 hours).
Places to Visit: Visva Bharati University, Tagore Ashram, Amar kutir, Kala Bhavana, Chhatimtala, Prakirti Bhavan, Vidyabhavana, Sangeet Bhavana, Cheena Bhavana, sonajhuri haat, Patha Bhavana, Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary.
5:00 PM- Start your train journey to Kolkata from Shantiniketan in an AC train.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Howrah Railway Station, Sealdah Railway Station, Kolkata Railway Station.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Shantiniketon was always a dream place for me. Shantiniketon is a name which takes me back to an era of famous cultural importance and heritage. We travelled from Sealdah station by train in an AC compartment and reached Bolpur station after 3 hours. Muzaffar hired a taxi and took us to the most significant places of Shatiniketon. Chatimtala, Visva Bharati University, Rabindra Bhaban, Rabidranath Tagores five houses, Museum, Amarkutir, Srijani Shilpagram, Sonajhuri forest and many other places were in our itinerary. Muzaffar was the perfect tour guide for my friends and I. He impressed us with his knowledge of Kolkatan culture and history. He was generous with his time too, offering to take photos for us, recommending nice places to eat and have coffee, and being flexible with our schedule. I would highly recommend Shantiniketon, with Muzaffar as the tour guide, to any travellers interested in exploring the Kolkata region.
Dear Mrs. Iffat, Thank you very much for your appreciation and feedback. We are delighted that you were happy and enjoyed "Shantiniketan Day Excursion from Kolkata" with me. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. I had a great time guiding three beautiful and amazing women in Shantiniketan. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Stay blessed and take care! Thanks & regards, Muzaffar Khan
