{"id":1038,"date":"2023-10-09T06:42:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T05:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/?page_id=1038"},"modified":"2023-10-27T12:35:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:35:33","slug":"visit-shantiniketan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/index.php\/around-calcutta\/visit-shantiniketan\/","title":{"rendered":"Shantiniketan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1038\" class=\"elementor elementor-1038\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d7d8b56 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d7d8b56\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd69444\" data-id=\"fd69444\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abcc2f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abcc2f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Santiniketan<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c40d7b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c40d7b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ebbf9c\" data-id=\"2ebbf9c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe195c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe195c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">santiniketan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc051dd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"dc051dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5f497e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5f497e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shantiniketan emerges as a haven for art, culture, and tranquillity, inviting travellers to immerse in the unique blend of nature and creativity. Founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in the early 20th century, Shantiniketan, which translates to &#8220;Abode of Peace,&#8221; lives up to its name by offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soul of Shantiniketan lies in its open-air classrooms, vibrant festivals, and the harmonious coexistence of art and nature. The Visva-Bharati University, Tagore&#8217;s brainchild, stands at the centre, a cultural hub that inspires artists, poets, and scholars.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art galleries, including Kala Bhavana, showcase a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and crafts. The serene waters of the Kopai River and the lush landscapes of the Ashram area provide the perfect backdrop for contemplation and creativity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e5fdae0\" data-id=\"e5fdae0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96b5b53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"96b5b53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shantiniketan_2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1183\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shantiniketan_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shantiniketan_2-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/calcuttacitytour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shantiniketan_2-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aef14a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aef14a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e07847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e07847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3-Day at Shantiniketan<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Day 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embark on a scenic morning drive from Calcutta to Shantiniketan (161 km, about 4 hours). The journey provides glimpses of rural Bengal. Reach Shantiniketan by mid-morning and check into your hotel. <\/span><b>In the afternoon <\/b>begin your exploration with the iconic Visva-Bharati University.\u00a0<br \/><b>Day 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we will visit Kopai River and Sonajhuri Haat (open only on weekends and specific days). Visit Chhatimtala, a peaceful spot ideal for meditation and reflection. Enjoy the serene ambience and the gentle rustle of leaves. Today we will also visit the Kala Bhavan.<br \/><b>Day 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we will bid farewell to Shantiniketan in the morning, carrying memories of a cultural retreat. The journey back to Calcutta allows you to reflect on the artistic haven you&#8217;ve explored.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><b>Weather:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shantiniketan experiences a tropical climate, with distinct seasons. Winters (October to March) offer pleasant temperatures. The spring season, marked by the iconic Basanta Utsav, envelops Shantiniketan in a riot of colours. Summers (April to June) bring warmer temperatures, and the monsoon season (July to September) transforms the surroundings into a lush green paradise.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Architecture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The architecture of Shantiniketan reflects a unique blend of traditional and contemporary influences. The red-earthed structures, adorned with terracotta artwork, showcase a distinct local architectural style. The simplicity and harmony of the buildings seamlessly integrate with the natural surroundings, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of Shantiniketan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sonajhuri Haat:<\/b> Sonajhuri Haat, a vibrant weekly market, is a cultural kaleidoscope where local artisans showcase their crafts. Here, one can find traditional Bengali handicrafts, textiles, and folk art, creating a colourful tapestry of local culture. 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