5 Free Things to do in Santiniketan That You Shouldn't Miss

November 8, 2021 Milan Banda

Santiniketan (Santiniketôn) is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 180 km north of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). It was established by Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town, Visva-Bharati University.
Restaurants in Santiniketan

1. Chhatimtala

Vishwa Bharati Campus, Santiniketan 731235 India
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Chhatimtala

Reviewed By Titas1990 - Bengaluru, India

While doing meditation under a Chhatim tree in this area, Maharshi Debendranatht Tagore father of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore explored the secret of Happiness, peacefulness, calmness of life. here you can feel the nature very closely. Stop here, take a deep breath in pollution free air, breathe in the aroma of the soil, freshness of the flowers, and fragrance of the wind that grace this seat of tranquility.

2. Sangeet Bhavana

University Complex Near Bolpur, Santiniketan India
Excellent
54%
Good
46%
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0%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sangeet Bhavana

Reviewed By samarsingha811 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

The music department of Visva Bharati University is known as Kala Bhavan. The ambiance of the place is so good that you would like to spend hours sitting there.

3. Kala Bhavana

Grandeur Complex, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan India
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
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0%
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Kala Bhavana

Reviewed By ulysses28 - Santiniketan, India

Well-kept, supported by meaningful captions of the most Fascinating structures, usually full of art students and their professors, allowing a full glimpse of the art and sculptural works of the great pioneers starting with Nandalal Bose, and Ram Kinkar. Truly a must for any visit to Shantiniketan

4. Amar Kutir

Barabetia, Diamond Tower-II. Kopai River, Santiniketan 731235 India
Excellent
31%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
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4.0 based on 156 reviews

Amar Kutir

Reviewed By breadbowl - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Over 1000 regional handicraft items for apartment therapy -- dokra animals, katha-stitch bedspreads, coasters. I'd buy them all if money & space are no constraints.

5. Alcha

Nilima, Ratnapolly, Santiniketan 731235 India +91 3463 645 272
Excellent
56%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

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