This 3-day Shantiniketan tour package offers a peaceful and culturally rich experience in the heart of Bengal’s artistic and intellectual heritage. Centered around Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, the itinerary blends education, art, and tradition. Travelers will explore iconic spots like Rabindra Bhavan Museum, Amar Kutir, Srijani Shilpagram, and the charming Sonajhuri Forest. With daily return to a comfortable hotel in Shantiniketan and time set aside for exploring tribal crafts and folk music, the trip offers a perfect blend of relaxation and enrichment. Ideal for art lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a meaningful escape, the tour concludes with a visit to the Uttarayan Complex before returning from Bolpur.
🏞️ Highlights:
Explore Visva-Bharati University and Rabindra Bhavan Museum
Discover local crafts at Amar Kutir and Srijani Shilpagram
Walk through the peaceful Sonajhuri Forest
Enjoy local art and folk music at Sonajhuri Haat (weekends)
Visit Uttarayan Complex, where Tagore lived and worked
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Shantiniketan and Cultural Introduction
Shantiniketan
Arrive at Bolpur Railway Station, the nearest access point to Shantiniketan. From there, take a short drive to your hotel in Shantiniketan and check in. After settling in, begin your exploration with a visit to the Visva-Bharati University campus, founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Stroll through the tranquil grounds, visit the Kala Bhavana (Institute of Fine Arts), and explore the Rabindra Bhavan Museum, which houses Tagore’s personal belongings, manuscripts, and photographs. In the evening, relax at your hotel or enjoy a quiet walk through the local area. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Kala Bhavana:
Kala Bhavana is the fine arts faculty of Visva-Bharati University, renowned as one of India’s leading art institutions. Founded by Rabindranath Tagore, it has nurtured many celebrated artists and is known for its open-air classrooms and emphasis on creativity and experimentation. The campus itself is an artistic space, featuring murals, sculptures, and exhibitions that reflect the essence of Bengal’s artistic legacy.
Rabindra Bhavan Museum:
Located within the Visva-Bharati campus, the Rabindra Bhavan Museum is dedicated to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore. It houses a rich collection of Tagore’s personal items, including manuscripts, letters, photographs, paintings, and memorabilia. The museum offers deep insight into his multifaceted genius and the cultural history of Shantiniketan, making it a must-visit for literature and history enthusiasts.
Day 2 :
Local Sightseeing and Art & Craft Exploration
Shantiniketan
In the morning after breakfast at your hotel, head out to explore more of Shantiniketan’s cultural richness. Start with a visit to Amar Kutir, a cooperative society showcasing local handicrafts, leather goods, and textiles. Then visit Srijani Shilpagram, a cultural complex that exhibits tribal art, architecture, and folk performances from across eastern India. You can enjoy a peaceful walk through Sonajhuri Forest and, if it's a weekend, explore the vibrant Sonajhuri Haat, a local artisan market with live Baul music. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and your second overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Srijani Shilpagram:
Srijani Shilpagram is a cultural complex near Shantiniketan that showcases the traditional art, architecture, and lifestyle of various eastern Indian tribes. Spread across a spacious area, it features life-sized tribal huts, open-air installations, and handicraft displays from states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam. It’s an excellent place to explore folk culture, take part in workshops, and appreciate regional craftsmanship in a natural setting.
Sonajhuri Forest:
Located near the Kopai River, Sonajhuri Forest is a serene, picturesque woodland filled with Sonajhuri (Acacia) trees, offering a peaceful escape from the town. It’s known for its scenic walking trails and the vibrant Sonajhuri Haat—a weekend tribal market where local artisans sell handmade crafts and Baul singers perform traditional music. It’s a must-visit for nature lovers and those seeking authentic rural Bengal charm.
Day 3 :
Final Visits and Departure
Shantiniketan
On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Depending on your return schedule, you may visit the Uttarayan Complex, where Tagore lived and wrote many of his works. The site offers insight into his life and includes multiple houses with unique architecture. After the visit, proceed to Bolpur Station for your onward journey, carrying with you the artistic and intellectual spirit of Shantiniketan.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 & 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
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