Shantiniketan - The Abode of Peace

The Abode of Peace, the Ashram way of living, the University of the

World, the seed farm of World leaders and ideas that shift paradigms, the

confluence of the East and the West, the gastronomes ecstacy, the nature

lovers' delight and the place to heal a troubled soul at leisure.Yet all of the

above, put together do not do justice to Shantiniketan. Definitely not

recommended for Mall Hunters and Disco Junkies, this is a tour for

soothing, humbling and reinforcing resolves for souls that thrive in

earthiness and an academic atmosphere. 

Meet tribals and dance with them. Be enthralled by Bauls, the sect of

roving minstrels who compose and render philosophies through songs that

are as true as their breath and the lives they live. Visit a self help group

and check out handicrafts and handlooms being produced (you can buy

these, optionally, at prices usually much lower than city stores). Savour

Bengali cuisine, much of it grown organically or sourced form local villages

and lauded by epicureans from allover the world. Gaze at the stars in the

night and relive old memories. Learn about the huge efforts that went in

to the making of Shantiniketan and Shriniketan, the challenges that were

overcome, the achievements of geniuses from diverse fields and

geographies. Take a walk around the campus and see the pathbreaking

ideas in action.

If you are pressed for time, we can drive you to a day tour where we start

very early and return late. You get an idea of the place. Else, we would

recommend staying back for a night. There are decent lodging options

asvailable including Hotels, B&Bs, Government Tourst Lodges, etc.

You have surely been to exotic locations and happening places. This

apparently may seem a humble option for thrill seekers. Take this tour

with us, only if you feel that your soul deserves it.