Top 6 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Santiniketan, West Bengal

February 10, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Santiniketan (Santiniketôn) is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 180 km north of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). It was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town, Visva-Bharati University.
Restaurants in Santiniketan

1. Visva Bharati University

Shantiniketan, Santiniketan 731235 India +91 3463 262 751 [email protected] http://www.visva-bharati.ac.in/
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Visva Bharati University

Reviewed By Sankarda - Santiniketan, India

In the lap of nature, it is unique in its nature. The frescoes on the walls of various departments in the Ashram area are worth visiting. The glass temple, the chhatimtala, the amra kunja, the bakul bithi and the kala bhavan Sangit bhavan area have an old world charm where the inmates lived in perfect harmony with nature, self, and the artistic surrounding.

2. Sangeet Bhavana

University Complex Near Bolpur, Santiniketan India
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sangeet Bhavana

Reviewed By samarsingha811 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

The music department of Visva Bharati University is known as Kala Bhavan. The ambiance of the place is so good that you would like to spend hours sitting there.

3. Chhatimtala

Vishwa Bharati Campus, Santiniketan 731235 India
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Chhatimtala

Reviewed By Titas1990 - Bengaluru, India

While doing meditation under a Chhatim tree in this area, Maharshi Debendranatht Tagore father of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore explored the secret of Happiness, peacefulness, calmness of life. here you can feel the nature very closely. Stop here, take a deep breath in pollution free air, breathe in the aroma of the soil, freshness of the flowers, and fragrance of the wind that grace this seat of tranquility.

4. Kala Bhavana

Grandeur Complex, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan India
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Kala Bhavana

Reviewed By ulysses28 - Santiniketan, India

Well-kept, supported by meaningful captions of the most Fascinating structures, usually full of art students and their professors, allowing a full glimpse of the art and sculptural works of the great pioneers starting with Nandalal Bose, and Ram Kinkar. Truly a must for any visit to Shantiniketan

5. Vidya Bhavana

Visva Bharati University Complex, Bolpur, Santiniketan India
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Vidya Bhavana

Reviewed By Lipi_B_Mahanta - Guwahati, India

Could spend lengthy moments reading and imbibing every corner. I wonder who stole that Nobel prize. This palce has been well maintained and it is aweinspiring to learn of all the nooks and corners where the great soul created all the masterpieces.

6. Amar Kutir

Barabetia, Diamond Tower-II. Kopai River, Santiniketan 731235 India
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4.0 based on 156 reviews

Amar Kutir

Reviewed By breadbowl - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Over 1000 regional handicraft items for apartment therapy -- dokra animals, katha-stitch bedspreads, coasters. I'd buy them all if money & space are no constraints.

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