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By Kolkata Trips

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was £306 and current price is £290 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the Cultural Soul of Bengal

    Escape the city and explore Santiniketan, the peaceful university town founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Travel in comfort from Kolkata on a private guided day trip and discover the unique blend of art, literature, education, and rural Bengal that makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site so special. Visit Visva-Bharati University, Tagore's Ashram, Chhatimtala, Srijani Shilpagram, and, when available, the vibrant Sonajhuri Haat, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories about Tagore's life and vision.

    Why choose this tour?

    • Private, personalised experience with an expert local guide.
    • Explore Tagore's legacy and UNESCO-listed Santiniketan.
    • Comfortable private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.
    • Discover local arts, crafts, culture, and village life.
    • A perfect cultural getaway from Kolkata for history, literature, and art lovers.

Activity location

  • Santiniketan
    • Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Santiniketan
    • Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

Check availability

Tour with Tour Assistant

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Tour with Tour Assistant: This tour is with an English-speaking Tour Assistant. Choose this option only if you don't require a Professional Tour Guide.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£297.09
£282.24 x 1 Adult£282.24
Paid at activity£7.82
Total
The previous price was £304.91 and current price is £290.06
5% off
Until Sat, 10 Oct

Private Tour with Tour Guide

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

With a Professional Tour Guide: An English-speaking Professional Tour Guide will pick you up from your Hotel and accompany you throughout the entire Tour.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£344.00
£326.80 x 1 Adult£326.80
Paid at activity£7.82
Total
The previous price was £351.82 and current price is £334.62
5% off
Until Sat, 10 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A scheduled lunch break (meal cost not included), giving you the flexibility to try local flavours
  • Inclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled Water
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off for a seamless travel experience
  • Inclusions
    All Fees & Taxes including Guide Fees, Fuel, Parking & Toll Charges, except Tagore Museum Fees
  • Inclusions
    Customised Private Tour by Air-Conditioned Vehicle along with Govt. approved Professional Tour Guide
  • Exclusions
    Entry fee for the Tagore Museum is not covered
  • Exclusions
    Meals and personal expenses unless specified
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (at your discretion)

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The journey from Kolkata to Santiniketan takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
    • Tagore Museum will close on all Thursdays. However, visitors have the opportunity to explore various other attractions beyond the museum.
    • Private & Personalised: Discover Santiniketan at your own pace, with an itinerary that can be tailored to your interests. If you would like to personalise your experience, please feel free to let us know. This tour can be fully customised to suit your interests, preferences, and schedule.
    • Please Note: The cost of the shared walking tour conducted by Visva-Bharati University is not included in the Santiniketan Tour. If you wish to join this shared walking tour, the applicable fee can be paid directly to Visva-Bharati University.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Santiniketan

  • 4h

Visva Bharati University

  • 30m

Tagore's Ashram

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included

Chhatimtala

  • 10m

সৃজনী শিল্পগ্রাম

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Khoai Mela

  • 45m

Amar Kutir

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included

Kolkata (Calcutta)

  • 4h

Location

Activity location

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    Santiniketan
    • Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Santiniketan
    • Santiniketan, West Bengal, India

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