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Package ID 0513
Shantiniketan and Bishnupur
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in rural Bengal: Tagore's Shantiniketan and the Sonajhuri haat, and the terracotta temples and Baluchari weavers of Bishnupur.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Quick facts
In short: Shantiniketan and Bishnupur is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Kolkata. It starts in Kolkata and ends in Kolkata. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0513
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Kolkata, Shantiniketan, Bishnupur
- Starts
- Kolkata
- Ends
- Kolkata
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to March is the best time to visit Kolkata and West Bengal; Durga Puja in September or October is the most festive time in Kolkata.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0513
- Tour
- Shantiniketan and Bishnupur
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Kolkata & West Bengal
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Kolkata's Victoria Memorial and Indian Museum are closed on Mondays. Ferries, boats, permits and entry fees are paid locally or quoted.
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Day 1 — Kolkata to Shantiniketan
Arrive in Kolkata, where our representative meets you, and drive to Shantiniketan (about 160 km), Rabindranath Tagore's university town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening at the Kopai river. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Overnight: Shantiniketan
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Day 2 — Visva-Bharati
Walk through the Visva-Bharati campus with its open-air classes, the Uttarayan complex of Tagore's houses and the Rabindra Bhavana museum (check closing days), and the murals of Kala Bhavana; on Saturdays, the Sonajhuri haat of Baul singers and village crafts. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Overnight: Shantiniketan
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Day 3 — Shantiniketan to Bishnupur
Drive to Bishnupur (about 150 km), the temple town of the Malla kings, for its terracotta temples: the Rasmancha, Shyam Rai with its carved panels, Jor Bangla and Madan Mohan, and the Dalmadal cannon. Visit a Baluchari sari weaver. Overnight stay in Bishnupur.
Overnight: Bishnupur
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Day 4 — Bishnupur to Kolkata
After breakfast and a look at the terracotta horse makers of Panchmura, drive back to Kolkata (about 150 km) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Shantiniketan → Bishnupur
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Shantiniketan | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Bishnupur | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur?
For this 3-night tour of Shantiniketan and Bishnupur:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur cover?
The route is Shantiniketan → Bishnupur. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Shantiniketan and 1 night in Bishnupur.
How long is the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Kolkata (Day 1: Kolkata to Shantiniketan) and ends in Kolkata (Day 4: Bishnupur to Kolkata).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur?
No. The Shantiniketan and Bishnupur starts in Kolkata and ends in Kolkata, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Shantiniketan and Bishnupur. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Shantiniketan and Bishnupur each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Shantiniketan and Bishnupur itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Shantiniketan and Bishnupur, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kolkata & West Bengal trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kolkata & West Bengal trip
Best time: October to March is the best time to visit Kolkata and West Bengal; Durga Puja in September or October is the most festive time in Kolkata.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing from Kolkata or Bagdogra as specified. Boats, ferries and safaris are paid locally or quoted; flights or trains are quoted separately.
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