The beautiful (শান্তিনিকেতন )Shantiniketan
শান্তিনিকেতন in the Birbhum District is a land of red soil with lush green paddy fields. The main attraction of this place remains because of its association with Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), one of Bengal’s greatest figures. Of course the natural charm of Santiniketan is a major draw in itself. Nature has bestowed her splendour through the lavish greenery everywhere. Truly as the name suggested by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore (RabindranathaTagore’s father) it is the ‘abode of peace’. Home at Santiniketan would surely mean a peaceful residential neighbourhood amidst the natural beauty all around. Santiniketan is also home to Amartya Sen, the 1998 Nobel Prize winner in Economics.
approximately 180 kilometers north of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).It was made famous by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagoreand his home is a place of historical importance.
Hotels at Santiniketan
There are tourist lodges and tourist cottages run by the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation. Besides, Visva Bharati runs a guesthouse. One will find youth hostels at Bolpur and Bakreswar. There are also private hotels at Bolpur (Santiniketan). Check out the list of Hotels in Santiniketan
Hotel Camellia
Tariff: Rs 950-2500
Prantic
Santiniketan
Bolpur
Birbhum, West Bengal
Tel: 91-03463-54778/ 55044/ 55043
Fax: 91-03463-55044
Chhuti Holiday Resort
Tariff: Rs 700-1200
241, Charupally
Jamboni
Santiniketan, Bolpur-731 204
Tel: 91-03463-52692/ 55015
Fax: 91-03463-220 2827
Email: chhuti@cal.vsnl.net.in
Mark & Meadows
Tariff: Rs 1500-3000
4th Floor
48A Dr Sundari Mohan Avenue
Kolkata-700 014
Tel: 91-033-244 8254/ 245 0179
Fax: 91-033-245 8831
Email: markhotel@indiamail.com
Santiniketan Tourist Lodge
Address: West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation
Place:Bolpur
Rate: Rs.300 to Rs.1150
Telephone: 03463-252699 / 252398
Bolpur Lodge
Address: Bhuban Danga
Place: Bolpur
Rate: Rs.150 to Rs.300
Phone: 03463-252662 / 252737
Ranga Mati Tourist Lodge
Address: Road Bolpur
Rate: Rs.310 to Rs.750
Telephone: 03463-252305
*(All rates are for one night)
Santiniketan Weather
Summer:
39.4o C Max 34.39o C Min
Santiniketan during this time of the year experiences the heat ranging between 39.4oC Max to 34.39oc Min. Visitors are recommended to wear light cotton clothes.
Winter:
15.7o C Max 12.1oC Min
The weather in late January at Santiniketan remains cold and the temperature ranges between 15oc to 12.1oc. Visitors are advised to bring light woollen clothes for their comfort.
Rainfall:
125 cm (June – September), Heavy in July and August.
By train
Bolpur is the railway station for Santiniketan. It is two to three hours by train from Kolkata. Gana Devta Express departing Howrah at 6.05 AM, Shantiniketan Express departing Howrah at 10:05 AM. (taking only 2 hours 20 min)
By bus
Santiniketan is well connected by buses from all around. From Kolkata, if you want to go by bus, then you have to take Kolkata-Siliguri bus or Kolkata-Suri bus. For Silguri bound bus you have to get down near Panagarh and for Suri bound bus you have to get down near Ilambazar and for both cases you have to catch another bus for Santiniketan.
By car
Santiniketan is connected with Kolkata by an excellent road. From Kolkata travel to Dankuni and take the Durgapur Expressway. It is now part of NH2. It will bypass Saktigarh and Bardhaman. At Panagarh (Darjeeling Mor) turn right. After the highway crosses the Ajay river take the road to the right at Ilambazar and proceed towards Bolpur. At the Santiniketan-Sriniketan junction (also called Surul Mor) take the road to the left. Santiniketan is 212 km from Kolkata by road. Good drivers can cover the distance in about 3 hours.
See
Tagore’s ashrama – Closed on Wednesdays. Guides are generally available outside Uttarayan Complex/Rabindra Bhaban, otherwise one has to follow the crowd. The first building in the area was a guest house built in 1863 by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore. It was named Santiniketan and thereafter the entire place acquired that name.
Uttarayan complex – Closed on Wednesdays. The complex has several buildings associated with Tagore’s memory – Udayan, Konark, Shyamali (mud hut), Punascha and Udichi. The complex has well-laid out gardens. Combined entry fee for Uttarayan complex and Rabindra Bhaban Museum is Rs. 5. Cameras and hand bags not allowed.
Rabindra Bhaban Museum – Open on working days from 10.30AM to 4.30PM. Open on Sundays. Closed on Wednesadys. The house is called Bichitra. Constructed in Tagore’s birth centenary year 1961. There are original manuscripts, letters, documents, medals (including Nobel Prize medallion), plaques, certificates, paintings, photographs etc. During Poush Mela the place is over-crowded and queues for entry are long.
Kala Bhavana – college of fine arts and crafts, has a museum exhibiting sculptures, frescoes and murals and a library of art books.
Sriniketan Campus – This campus has two Bhabans. When Rabindranath started this Univertsity,he had two visions in his mind – one is spread of education and another is rural reconstruction. Sriniketan is campus for Rural Reconstruction. It offers B.Sc., M.Sc in Agriculture, BSW and MSW, masters degree in rural development, anthropology and CIT.
Visiting Hours- Winter: 1400 to 1630 hours. Summer: 1430 to 1730 hours. During vacations: 0730 to 1100 hours.
Fairs and festivals
Poush Mela – the fair is held at Santiniketan from 7th to 9th Poush (December 22/23-25).
Maghotsav – anniversary of Brahmo Samaj celebrated on the 11th of Magha (25th January) with prayers and songs at Chhatimtala.
Vasanta Utsav – held to celebrate Holi (March). The students dance and sing their ways through Amrakunja,
Rabindra Jayanti – although the birth anniversary of Rabindranath falls on 25th Baisakh (May 8/9), the anniversary as well as the Bengali New Year {Nabo Barsho) is celebrated on the first day of the Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh) in mid-April with songs, dances, and recitations by the students.
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