Shantiniketan , Durgapur
About Shantiniketan
The home and vision of Rabindranath Tagore, Shantiniketan is a small town near Bolpur, about 180 kms north of Kolkata. This university town has the famous Visva-Bharati University, whose students include Indira Gandhi, Amartya Sen and Satyajit Ray. Throughout the year, several social and cultural events happen in Shantiniketan that attracts thousands of tourists every year. Consider visiting Shantiniketan in the last week of December, where the 3 day fair known as 'Poush Mela' is held, featuring artisans, folk singers and performers.
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Deul Park, West Bengal
32.2 km from Shantiniketan - See map
The Deul Park is situated near the Garh jungle, on the banks of river Ajoy. Deul Park has been developed in the of "Ichhai Tomb" named after...
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Garh Jungle, West Bengal
46.4 km from Shantiniketan - See map
The Garh jungle is one of the oldest places in the country. As believed by Historians the place is as named as Dharam Garh because the King surath...
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Rahreswar Shibtola, West Bengal
53 km from Shantiniketan - See map
According to the archeological society of India, Rahreswar Shibtola is believed to be more than 800 years old. The temple is built in the form of...
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Anand Park, West Bengal
65.9 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Troika Park or Anand Park is an amusement park which is now known as the Anand Park. The park is the best place to spend quality leisure time...
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Kumaramangalam Park, West Bengal
69 km from Shantiniketan - See map
The Mohan Kumar Mangalam park is named after the first steel minister of India. The park is spread over acres and acres of land and has a...
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Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple, West Bengal
94.9 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Ghagar Buri Chandi or Ma Ghagurburi Temple is located close to the National Highway 2; it is at a distance of 3 KMs from the heart of the city. The...
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Rasmancha, Bishnupur, West Bengal
96.6 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Rasmancha is a magnificent temple has been built by King Bir Himbira in 17th century having a pyramidal summit, sitting on Laterite platform. It...
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Churulia, West Bengal
98.2 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Churulia is a small district situated 15km away from the city of Asansol. The city is named after the freedom fighter and poet Kazi Nazrul Islam,...
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Amarkanan and Koro Hill, West Bengal
98.5 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Koro hill along with Amarkanan at its base is a beautiful tourist destination located at a distance of 19 KMs from Bankura. The altitude of the...
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Satabdi Park, West Bengal
99.8 km from Shantiniketan - See map
Satabdi Park is 2km away from the Asansol Railway station. The park is maintained by the Indian Railways and named after its fast train service...
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