Advertisement
Kolkata (Calcutta) Tours
Explore Shantiniketan From Kolkata

Explore Shantiniketan From Kolkata

By SITA World Tours
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
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
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 0-99
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More


  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Local English speaking guide
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Food or drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kolkata District, West Bengal
    We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Pickup details
  • We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Netaji Subhas Chandra Airport, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P557

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • 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
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P557

      From
      ₹25,006.28
      per adult (price varies by group size)
      Select date and travellers

      Similar experiences

      Itinerary
      • 1
        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, take lunch (own expense) at one of the quaint restaurants. After lunch, walk over to the house. The five houses that were owned by the family are located close by 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.
      About the operator
      Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
      • SITA World Tours
        196
        New Delhi, India
        Joined in August 2019
      • Quest34495745881
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well worth it!
        We partook in the evening cookery class with Mr Singh and his chef. This was a highlight of our trip and our teenage son was really looking forward to this experience. We first set off to the vegetable and spice markets so learn about the foods used in our dishes and where they came from, negotiating the Jaipur traffic which was an experience in itself! We then took a short Tuk Tuk ride back to the homestay, where we cooked up dishes and then partook in a meal of our dishes. This was a really insightful and pleasant evening which we enjoyed immensely.
        Written 25 November 2024
      • ranjinir2013
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unimaginable structures and systems
        The views and the structure was amazing and jaw dropping. 112 feet shiva Statue is one of the 8 wonders in terms of tallest structures and top 2 amongst Asia. Beware of the crowds and avoid going during Purnima or deepa deewali or Kartik Deepa festival season It was flooded with people coming from all over India for preparing for malai
        Written 16 November 2024
      • Lpooldoc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Indulgent high tea
        Best high tea ever! Great way to while away your last few hours in Delhi before getting the overnight train. There are hot and cold savoury options as well as at least 20 cakes to choose. It’s served buffet style.
        Written 2 November 2024
      • Pioneer23223333805
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very beautiful
        Very beautiful experience and amazing tours and travels...manju bro is very nice and friendly person to explore all the places
        Written 26 October 2024
      • Sunshine49857478890
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Weekend getaway for kids
        What a place with lot of childhood memories and nostalgia. Wind variety of railway engines and other proto types to feel and enjoy grandeur of Indian railways with some amszing facts to learn Good place for kids to enjoy and play
        Written 18 October 2024
      • Khalid S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Honestly please visit bhuj
        Bhuj is really best place to vacation for all age of generations , bhuj is for foodies, traveller, art lover , nature lover , history lovers
        Written 18 October 2024
      • Joyce B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Food Feast Galore. Lakshmi my tour guide took me on a wonderful food trail. The various cuisines were so delicious . Lakshmi bes
        Lajshmi my tour guide was exceptional. She explained the history behind each delicious foods. I sampled the most interesting and delicious cuisine.
        Written 16 October 2024
      • Roving12874491798
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful, nice, pleasant, calm
        The ambiance and the service was excellent. Loved the food. Keep up with the good work!! A program was held and it was executed beautifully. Loved nilufar friend desk!❤️
        Written 5 October 2024
      • F8237CHjamess
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Review of RumFish
        We went to Rum Fish and the food was excellent, even though the menu was limited due to the Hurricane. Patrick our server was great along with the other staff. They thanked us numerous times for coming in.
        Written 5 October 2024
      • barbaracM7649DZ
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Scam!
        This tour is grossly overpriced and I am requesting a partial refund. The mangrove is nothing but a tourist trap with no wildlife and polluted water. The guide had very basic English and didn’t have much to say at all. It was a long and boring day not to mention a complete rip off. The only good part is the temple. You can easily take a Uber there for very little money. I am not only disappointed but outraged at the cost.
        Written 14 September 2024
      • Poojapaul77
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dakshin at Hotel Sheraton
        We went to Hotel Dakshin and are our favorite South Indian cuisine at restaurant Dakshin. It's our favorite and the best south Indian cuisine in New Delhi. The mutton chops were so render, chicken stew was yummilicious. Madam halwa is blissful and ended with our south Indian coffee. Darshan served us and provided us impeccable service as alwayz. We thoroughly enjoyed our food, ambience and service was just perfect. Sudhir took care of us too very well. Compliments to Chef Solomon was coming such delicious dishes.😋 Pooja
        Written 7 September 2024
      • DeepakMehtaa_1243
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ferfect resort for family vacations
        Great service, exciting staff and tasty food Thanks to all, for sure we will visit again with complete family, specially the staff at restaurant and kitchen reashmi , kailash, Rabin, sonoti, and chef rahulall were highly appreciated for their services and providing us the tasty food
        Written 31 August 2024
      • ArunAlex
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Truly magnificent
        Largest bust statue in teh world of adiyogi lord shiva we went at night and just missed the light show in busy statue around 34x45 m bust stature is majestic with blue tone of light on it the crescent moon and the snake is evident on his neck Magnificant structure
        Written 31 August 2024
      • Joel C
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dont go Dont try
        A restaurant this size and bigger expectations fails on most counts Lets start with their reservations well the take pride in no reservation, but the truth is there are special people seated who have had a backdoor reservation I get a corner sest after a 30 min wait, and boy, i realise the absolute doldrums that the cleanliness is in. My upholstery was dirty, and so were the surrounding walls floor. Ehh I ordered the lamb kebab, the chick tandoori, their acclaimed bukhare dal, and some breaks. The lamb was a disaster. Never eaten something so bad. It was like beaten black and blue and yet left uncooked. The chicken was dry chewy flavourless. The dal was very avaerage and lacked any punch. The staff is courteous though doling out these dished in batches and quickly. Even a catering food would be better. Never again and wudnt even advise a try.
        Written 17 August 2024
      • Culture67100795840
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Extraordinary
        Excellent food and ambience Out of the world experience Sourabh and Amba lal and Suresh Sir were the best servers We plan to come again
        Written 6 August 2024
      See all 196 reviews
      These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

      Explore Shantiniketan From Kolkata provided by SITA World Tours

      All Kolkata (Calcutta) HotelsKolkata (Calcutta) Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta)
      All things to do in Kolkata (Calcutta)
      RestaurantsFlightsHoliday homesTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire