On this day-excursion from Kolkata, visit the hometown of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Located about 100 miles northwest of Kolkata, Shantiniketan embodies Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of a place of learning that is unfettered by religious and regional barriers. Visit the Vishva Bharati University and Tagore's home.
Highlights
• Vishva Bharati University campus
• Tagore’s home and museum
• Prayer Hall
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ 02 bottles of mineral water per person
✔ Local English speaking guide
✔ Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Food or drink, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
, Kolkata (Calcutta)
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Shantiniketan
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the 3-hour drive to Shantiniketan.
Founded in 1863 with the aim of helping education go beyond the confines of the classroom, Shantiniketan grew into the Vishva Bharati University in 1921, attracting some of the most creative minds in the country. Famous alumni of this University include Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India and the Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen. Once in Shantiniketan, visit the Vishva Bharati University campus. The University is famous for its arts and music departments.
Next, take lunch (own expense) at one of the quaint restaurants.
After lunch, walk over to the house. The five houses that were owned by the family are located close by
Also spend some time walking through the streets of Shantiniketan. There are several shops selling handicrafts, leather bags, jewellery and other items made by local craftsmen.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Kolkata and dropped off at your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
• Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
• Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
