Explore the hometown of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on a day-excursion from Kolkata. Visit Vishva Bharati University, Tagore’s home, and immerse yourself in his vision of a place of learning without barriers.
Explore the hometown of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on a day-excursion from Kolkata. Visit Vishva Bharati University, Tagore’s home, and immerse yourself in his vision of a place of learning without barriers.
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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…
- 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, enjoy an included lunch (beverage excluded) at one of the quaint restaurants.
After lunch, walk over to the house, Prayer Hall with its beautiful glass facade.
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.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
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
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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
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
