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Bolpur in Birbhum district of West Bengal is where Rabindranath Tagore gave birth to his dream project, Shantiniketan. If one has to understand Tagore, his passion, and know more about the poet and what he attempted to create for posterity, visit Shantiniketan. A seat of education in the lap of nature, strong influences of local rural life, a place that brings together local artists and musicians and encourages local handicrafts, Shantiniketan is a wonder. Visited by large number of tourists from all over the country and the world, Shantiniketan is a popular destination in the state and close to hearts of all.
Here is a snippet of travel guide to understand the tourism here. Plan a trip of 1 night and 2 days and explore this beautifully laid out university and small sleepy town has acquired the status of a unique tourist haven, where lines of knowledge and aesthetic brilliance merge.
Location- West Bengal
Distance from Kolkata by road- 162 kms
Best time to visit-Round the year
Duration- 1 night / 2 days
Starting from- Your home, Returns to- your home
Trip Highlights-
- Uttaryan complex
- Deer park
- Amar kutir
- Ballavpur wildlife sanctuary
- Viswabharti University
- Sriniketan
- Kankalitala Sati pith
- Labhpur sati pith temple
Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1- Start early in the morning, from you home and reach Shantiniketan. Check in the hotel and leisure time in the afternoon. After lunch Visit Uttaryan Complex (Udayan, Konark, Shyamali, Punaschha, Udichi & Bichitra Museum), Deer Park & Amar Kutir (Ballavpur) and Ballavpur wildlife sanctuary. Return to hotel/ guesthouse for dinner.
Day 2- After Breakfast visit Viswabharati University Campus and Sriniketan. Spend the time among education. On the way home visit Kankalitala Sati Pith Temple (Sati’s waist fell here) & Kopai River. Then proceed to Labhpur to see another Sati Pith Temple (Devi Fullara, lip of Sati cut down here). At night reach your home and sleep with a lot of happy weekend memories.
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