West Bengal Packages SHANTINIKETAN

After breakfast drive Shantiniketan, on arrival at Shantiniketan check in to your hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing in shatiniketan, details as follows:

The Vishwa Bharati University Campus:

China Bhawan (The Chinese Faculty)

Chhatimtala (Here Maharshi Devendranath, the father of Rabindranath Tagore, used to meditate)

Kala Bhavan (The College of Fine Arts & Crafts) Patha Bhavan, Prayer Hall (Founded by the poet's father in 1863, the hall is made of glass. Prayers are held on Wednesday)

Bichitra (Also called Rabindra Bhavan, a Research Centre and Museum where the poet's personal belongings, paintings & various editions of his works are exhibited)

Sangeet Bhawan (College of Dance and Music)    

Uttarayan Complex (The poet lived and worked in the Northern Complex consisting of several buildings as: Udayana, Konarka, Shyamali, Punascha and Udichi). 

** Shantiniketan closure days: Wednesday, Thursday and National Holidays.

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast visit the below mentioned attractions of Shantiniketan:

Sonajhuri – Tribal Village

At Sonajhuri you can enjoy the lost charm of Shantiniketan with the winding village roads, untouched forests, Adivasi Villages, the Kopai River and the Khoai region. Sonajhuri is situated very near to the northern side of Visva Bharati, Santiniketan. Those who do not like the crowded Visva Bharati area but want the peaceful Shantiniketan then Sonajhuri should be the choice. The area is between the Shyambati Canal and the Sonajhuri jungle. With plenty of greenery along with Santhali settlements, and

the famous Khoai region (canyon created by water and wind erosion) this is an idle place to look out for peace that you otherwise miss in the busy city life. The traditional life of the Santhali community with their local art and culture make Sonajhuri a heritage destination.

Lunch will be in any local restaurant during the tour:

Kankalitala

Kankalitala is one of the sacred Shaktipeethas. The place is located on the bank of the river ‘Kopai’. Kankalitala is situated on the Bolpur Labhpur road. A temple of ‘Maa Sati’ is located there. This temple is believed to be an extremely holy place by the Hindus. Kankalitala is one of the fifty-two Pithas or Sacred where a part of the dismembered of Sati fell. In this case the waist (Kankal) hence the name. A festivity (Kankalitala Mela or fair) is also held yearly throughout the month of April (on the last day of Bengali month Chaitra).

Overnight in Shantiniketan

Morning after breakfast return back to Kolkata (220 kms/ 04 – 05 hrs.).