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Shantiniketan Cultural Weekend
Tagore University Town & Baul Music
Overview
Tagore University Town & Baul Music. Stay plan: Shantiniketan (2N) – Kolkata (1N). Arrive Kolkata, depart Kolkata.
Itinerary
Arrive at airport / railway station (Bhubaneswar/Kolkata). Meet our tour representative and commence your journey to Shantiniketan. Check in at hotel/eco-camp/resort. Cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore: Visva-Bharati University, Sonajhuri Poush Mela grounds, and local Kantha embroidery crafts. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Arrive in Shantiniketan and check in at your hotel. After breakfast, spend a full day exploring this cultural university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore. Visit Visva-Bharati University, walk the Sonajhuri forest and Poush Mela grounds, and see local Kantha embroidery crafts made by village artisans. In the evening stroll through the local markets, known for handloom, leather and tribal jewellery. Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kolkata through picturesque highways, delta rivers, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kolkata and check in at hotel/camp. City of Joy: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Paul's Cathedral, and iconic street food avenues. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
After breakfast and morning views, check out from the hotel. There is time for final souvenir shopping in the city, with Pattachitra paintings, Dokra crafts and Darjeeling tea among the popular buys. You are then transferred to Kolkata airport or the railway station for your onward journey home. The drive passes through the busy streets and colonial facades of the city, bringing the tour to a close.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shantiniketan2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Shantiniketan | Deluxe Category Hotel, Shantiniketan | Premium Category Hotel, Shantiniketan | Luxury Category Hotel, Shantiniketan |
| Kolkata1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kolkata | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kolkata | Premium Category Hotel, Kolkata | Luxury Category Hotel, Kolkata |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 11,017 | 16,102 | 21,840 | 31,080 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 8,532 | 13,345 | 18,794 | 27,306 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 7,288 | 11,967 | 17,270 | 25,418 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 8,475 | 13,560 | 19,320 | 28,560 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 9,323 | 14,407 | 20,160 | 29,400 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 8,170 | 13,092 | 18,668 | 27,471 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 7,401 | 12,215 | 17,674 | 26,186 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 7,627 | 12,712 | 18,480 | 27,720 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 6,853 | 11,589 | 16,963 | 25,267 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 7,983 | 12,719 | 18,083 | 26,387 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 7,430 | 12,108 | 17,410 | 25,558 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 9,323 | 14,407 | 20,160 | 29,400 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 7,150 | 11,964 | 17,425 | 25,937 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 6,791 | 11,551 | 16,952 | 25,319 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 7,062 | 12,147 | 17,920 | 27,160 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 6,253 | 10,931 | 16,244 | 24,392 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 6,592 | 11,677 | 17,453 | 26,693 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 5,918 | 10,902 | 16,568 | 25,535 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 5,514 | 10,437 | 16,036 | 24,839 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 8,121 | 13,058 | 18,651 | 27,494 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 3,560 | 7,831 | 12,701 | 19,757 |
| Child with bed | 2,983 | 6,509 | 10,584 | 16,464 |
| Child without bed | 1,865 | 4,102 | 6,653 | 10,282 |
| Single room supplement | 4,238 | 9,323 | 15,120 | 24,360 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/eco-camps/forest lodges on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, sightseeing, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
- Dedicated motorized boat cruise permits in Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, and Sundarban tiger reserve delta.
- All forest entry permits, wildlife sanctuary guide fees, and tribal area administrative permissions.
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated Odisha & West Bengal destination desk support.
✗ Not included
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from Bhubaneswar / Kolkata / Bagdogra.
- Special temple pooja fees, special darshan charges at Jagannath Puri or Kalighat, or camera fees.
- Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, or cultural show tickets.
- Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Durga Puja, Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like tidal surges, river blockades, flight delays, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.
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