Shantiniketan
Culturally rich, Shantiniketan is where the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore resided and set up the esteemed Visva-Bharati University. His legacy is respectfully preserved here.
Things To See & Do
Chhatimtala
The Birthplace of Shantiniketan
Chhatimtala is the site where the idea of Shantiniketan came in to fruition in 1901 by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore, the father of Rabindranath Tagore.
2 hours
Suggested Time
Rabindra Bhavana
Dedicated Tagore Museum
After the death of the noted poet and Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Rabindra Bhavana was set up in 1942 as a memorial to his life and work.
1 to 2 hours
Suggested Time
Khoai Sonajhuri Forest
Clean Green Forest
One of the cleanest forests in the country, Khoai Sonajhuri Forest is surrounded by Kopai River and has an eroded landscape with red laterite soil and Sonajhuri trees.
1 hour
Suggested Time
Amar Kutir
Historic Independence Cooperative
Established in 1927, Amar Kutir is a historic cottage that was founded by Sushen Mukherjee, a revolutionary who is associated with the freedom movement of India.
1 hour
Suggested Time
Singha Sadan
Heritage Bell Tower
Singha Sadan is a roofed bell and clock tower building built in 1927, and is still used to regulate the timings of daily routine for the aashram in-mates.
30 minutes
Suggested Time
Cheena Bhavana
Chinese Cultural Centre
A heritage building, Cheena Bhavana is the centre for Sino-Indo studies that focuses on Chinese culture, traditions and language, and is frequently visited by noted Chinese scholars.
1 hour
Suggested Time
Kala Bhavana (Nandan Museum)
Fine Arts Museum
The fine arts faculty of Visva-Bharati University, Kala Bhavana, was established in 1919 by Rabindra Nath Tagore as an education and research institution focusing on visual arts.
1 to 2 hours
Suggested Time
Best Time To Visit Shantiniketan
Perfect winter destination
NOV-MAR
Peak Season
APR-MAY
Moderate Season
JUN-OCT
Off-season
- What To Expect:Pleasant weather throughout the day.
- Things You'll Love:Sightseeing and the festive feel.
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