Tranquil Shantiniketan

Arrive at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport or the Howrah railway station. Located on the Eastern bank of the Hooghly River, it is considered as an important centre of culture, arts and education in East India. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for check in. You have the evening free to stroll through the streets of Kolkata and explore this metropolitan city. Do not miss on the wonderful food of Kolkata, from the tasty sweets to the savoury Puchkas. Return back to your hotel room for a comfortable night in Kolkata.

Begin the day with a hearty breakfast and proceed to check out. Set off on your journey to the town of Shantiniketan. It was founded in 1901 by the Noble Laureate Shri Rabindranath Tagore whose vision was to make this small town into an educational hub. Today, it has become the nucleus of Bengal’s art and culture. Later, the campus was developed into the Visva-Bharati University, with an emphasis on the study of liberal arts as well as humanity’s relationship with nature. Check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your disposal. Spend a peaceful overnight stay in Shantiniketan.

Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast. Then proceed for the Shantiniketan sightseeing tour. Stop by the glittering rivers of Kopai and Khoai and experience complete serenity. Then visit the popular Amar Kutir (Handicraft Center) and Visva-Bharati University Campus. Next visit the Uttarayan Complex, an art gallery and museum with delightful architecture. Explore the awe-inspiring Ballavpur Deer Park. Later return back to your hotel. Enjoy the serenity of this beautiful town at a leisurely pace in the evening. Spend a comfortable night in your hotel room.

Have a quick breakfast followed by check out from the hotel. Enjoy a lovely drive to Kolkata. Arrive in Kolkata and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day is free and at your disposal. A shopper’s delight, we recommend that you use the time available today to shop for jewellery and textiles. You can take a leisurely stroll around this city of joy and relish some mouth-watering Bengali sweets. Spend a peaceful overnight stay in Kolkata.

Energise yourself with a delectable breakfast. Then proceed for a full day city tour of Kolkata. Explore the alluring Howrah Bridge, Belur Math (headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission), Vivekananda Setu (bridge) and the impressive Dakshineswar Temple. Then drive past the General Post Office (GPO), the famous Writers Building, the Eden Garden Stadium, beautiful St. Pauls Cathedral Church, Victoria Memorial and the sublime Mother House – an ode to the selfless Mother Teresa. End your tour with the serene Birla Temple and soak in the peaceful ambience. Return back to your hotel and spend a comfortable overnight stay.

Begin the day with one last breakfast meal in Kolkata after which you check out. Transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport or the Howrah Railway station, from where you can carry on to your further destinations.