An experience in Shantiniketan: on the footsteps of Tagore

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Immerse yourself in the beating heart of Bengali art and culture with an unforgettable two-day journey from Kolkata to Shantiniketan, the legendary “abode of peace.”

Your adventure begins as you leave the bustling streets of Kolkata behind for an express train ride into a world shaped by the vision of the celebrated poet, artist, and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Upon arrival in this inspiring town, you will immediately breathe in its creative atmosphere during a guided tour of the Tagore Museum and the innovative local art school. As evening falls, the day culminates in a truly magical encounter: an intimate, private musical performance by the Bauls, a nomadic spiritual tribe of mystics whose soulful songs will linger in your memory long after the night ends. The exploration deepens the following day as you venture into the vibrant local surroundings, wandering through a bustling artisans’ village and taking a scenic walking tour of a Santhal tribal village to witness an authentic, beautifully preserved lifestyle. After experiencing a rich cultural program and savoring a traditional local lunch filled with authentic regional flavors, you will board the evening train back to Kolkata, arriving refreshed and deeply inspired, with a private driver ready to return you comfortably to your hotel.

ACTIVITIES

• Immersion into art where the Nobel Laureate founded his utopian school.
• Homestay in Shantiniketan: authentic hospitality to experience true daily Bengali life.
• Baul musical performance: exclusive performance by this fascinating spiritual nomadic tribe.
• Visit the Santal tribal village
• Enjoy a traditional lunch

ITINERARY

DAY 1: TRANSFER TO SHANTINIKETAN

Kolkata-Shantinikethan

Your journey begins at 9:00 AM with a hotel pickup in Kolkata, followed by an express train ride at 10:00 AM to Shantiniketan, the legendary “abode of peace” and the true nerve center of Bengali art and culture. This inspiring town is home to the innovative school founded in 1901 by the celebrated poet, artist, and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Upon arrival and transfer, you will immerse yourself in this creative atmosphere with a guided tour of the Tagore Museum and the local art school. As evening falls, you will experience a magical, private musical performance by the Bauls, a nomadic spiritual tribe of mystics.

Overnight in Shantinikethan (D)

DAY 2: VISIT SHANTINIKETAN

Shantinikethan-Kolkata

The exploration continues with a visit to a vibrant artisans’ village and a scenic walking tour through a Santhal tribal village, where you will get a glimpse of their authentic lifestyle. After enjoying a rich cultural program and a traditional local lunch, you will head back to the station for the 6:00 PM return train to Kolkata. You will arrive at the Calcutta Howrah station around 8:00 PM, where a driver will be waiting to drop you off back at your hotel.