Shantiniketan is a renowned cultural and educational hub located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 152 km north of Kolkata. Meaning “the abode of peace,” it was originally established as an ashram in 1863 by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore and later expanded by his son, the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In 2023, Shantiniketan was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its unique blend of environmental art, educational reform, and pan-Asian modernism
Shantiniktan
Shantiniketan is a UNESCO World Heritage town in West Bengal, India, founded by Rabindranath Tagore as an open-air educational ashram and cultural hub centered around Visva-Bharati University.
The Essence
Why we travel to Shantiniktan.
Shantiniktan, West Bengal.
Hotels
Sonajhuri Adda
Santiniketan, Ballavpur
Whether you wish to relax, explore the beauty of Santiniketan, or spend quality time with your loved ones, Sonajhurir Adda welcomes you with tranquility, comfort, and unforgettable memories
Sightseeing
Places of Interest
Uttarayan Complex
Rabindra Bhavana Museum
Chhatimtala
Sonajhuri Forest
