Shantiniketan
Shantiniketan - a school in the traditional gurukul system founded by Nobel
Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. Tagore vision was a world where man
exists in perfect harmony with nature. Shantiniketan the abode of peace- is a
fruition of this vision.

Places Of Interest:
Shantiniketan is the embodiment of serenity and peace, far removed from the
concrete jungle. Here imposing sculptures of Ram Kinkar greet you at every turn
of the road. Paintings of Nandalal, Abanindranath and Binod Bihari captivate
your senses.

Uttarayan, the complex where Rabindranath lived, has a museum and art gallery.

Visva Bharati University at Shantiniketan, 2 km from the nearest railway
station Bolpur, is now a centre of international studies and culture. The
university is also open to visitors.

58 km from Shantiniketan is Bakreswar, famous for its natural hot springs.

Specialities:
Three km from Shantiniketan is Sriniketan, a centre for traditional handicrafts
like batik (on leather, cloth and silk), pottery, weaving kantha embroidery and
dokra tribal handicrafts.

Festivals & Fairs:

Paus Mela, which starts on the 7th day of the Bengali calender month of Paus,
is the most important annual festival of Shantiniketan. It is a colourful
festival a meeting ground for the rural and urban milieu.

Communication:
212 north km from Calcutta, Shantiniketan is connected by road and rail. The
nearest railway station is Bolpur.