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Santi Niketan Full Day Experience from West Bengal
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13 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Embark on a full-day journey to the serene and culturally rich town of Santiniketan from Kolkata. Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kolkata, setting out on a scenic drive to Santiniketan, a place that epitomizes peace and creativity. Upon arrival, your first stop will be Tagore's Ashram, the heart of Santiniketan. Next, venture into the Uttarayan Complex, where you'll find a collection of houses where Tagore lived at various stages of his life.
A visit to Chhatimtala is next on the itinerary. This sacred spot is where Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, Rabindranath's father, meditated and laid the foundation of what would later evolve into the Vishwa Bharati University. The journey continues to the sprawling Vishwa Bharati Campus, which Rabindranath Tagore founded with the vision of facilitating a confluence of cultures worldwide. As the day winds down, you'll return to Kolkata, carrying the peace and artistic inspiration that Santi Niketan embodies.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- English-speaking driver cum guide
- All tolls & taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Parking Fees
- Meals & Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Entry Admission
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
12:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The operator will get in touch with you to reconfirm the time and pick-up location The driver/guide will pick you up directly from your hotel. Please indicate the address at check out Guests are requested to arrive in their hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to pick up time. Please be patient in case of unforeseen delays due to heavy traffic during peak hours
What To Expect
Santiniketan
6:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Kolkata. The journey to Santi Niketan is about 3 to 3.5 hours, allowing you to enjoy the scenic beauty of West Bengal's countryside. 9:30 AM: Arrive in Santi Niketan. Begin your tour with a visit to Tagore's Ashram, where Rabindranath Tagore lived and penned many of his literary works. Explore the ashram's serene environment, which reflects Tagore's vision of a place of learning that is in harmony with nature.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Tagore's Ashram
11:00 AM: Proceed to the Uttarayan Complex, which houses several buildings related to Tagore's life, including the Udayan, Konark, Shyamali, and Punascha. Each building has its unique architectural charm and historical significance. 12:30 PM: Enjoy a traditional Bengali lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the tour price).
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Chhatimtala
2:00 PM: Visit Chhatimtala, a place of historical and spiritual importance where Maharshi Debendranath, Tagore's father, meditated and where the foundation of Vishwa Bharati was laid. 3:00 PM: Explore the Vishwa Bharati Campus, which embodies Tagore's vision for education deeply rooted in one's culture yet open to the flow of knowledge from all corners of the world. Visit different departments and halls of importance within the campus.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Sun Leisure World India
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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