A Sudden U-Turn: What Happened in 24 Hours? In a surprising turn of events, Visva-Bharati University has reversed its decision to allow tourists into the Santiniketan Ashram within just 24 hours. On Friday, the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prabir Kumar Ghosh, announced that the campus would reopen to visitors. However, the university authorities later issued an … Read more
Santiniketan, the workplace of Rabindranath Tagore, is more than just a place—it’s an experience. With its recent UNESCO World Heritage recognition, new measures are being taken to protect and preserve its historic Ashram area. If you’re planning a visit, you might be wondering: Can I still explore Santiniketan? The answer is yes!—but with some new … Read more
Efficient and reliable transportation is a basic requirement to explore the rich cultural and natural beauty of Santiniketan. An efficient and reliable transportation service ensures seamless travel to and from popular attractions, making your journey as enjoyable as the destination itself. Santiniketan has taken a step forward in convenience with the launch of the Pothik … Read more
Santiniketan is situated at a distance of around 212 km from Kolkata by road. Reaching Santiniketan is not so difficult. One can reach here by road, rail, or air. Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata Airport). From here, Santiniketan is connected by road and rail. Rail: Bolpur-Santiniketan is the … Read more
Santiniketan is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum District of West Bengal and about 212 kilometers north of Kolkata. It is 3 kilometers away from Bolpur Railway Station. Santiniketan is situated at an elevation of 200 feet above sea level, giving it a slight bulge in an otherwise flat landscape. The ground slopes … Read more
Uttarayan Complex : It is situated in the north of Santiniketan Ashram. This complex boasts of five abode of immense historical significance as Rabindranath spent his later part of life here. He started living at Uttarayan from 1919. Konarak was the first brick house at Uttarayan and thereafter Udayan, Shyamali, Punachha & Udichi were built … Read more
The climate in Santiniketan consists of both hot and cold seasons. The maximum temperature during summers (March to May) reaches a soaring 42°C or above and the climate is dry. The minimum temperature during winters in December to February can go down to about 9°C. Average rainfalls are observed during monsoons in June to September. … Read more
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