About Kolkata
Shantiniketan to Kolkata distnce : 163 km
Estimated travel time : 4.5 hours
Shantiniketan to Kolkata is the most popular route for both tourism and business. Kolkata, commonly known as โCity of joyโ is second largest city of India. Kolkata formerly called as Calcutta is one of top tourist destination in India.
Situated on the banks of river Hooghly, Kolkata is cultural capital of India. It is a vibrant town and have everything for tourists. Kolkata is birth place of Rabindernath Tagore and famous filmmaker Satyajit ray. Kolkata is city of Museums, Parks, heritage structures, Academic institutes & places of historical interest. Kolkata has remains of British Raj also, still many British administrative offices exist in town. Kolkata is shopper's paradise also. Tourist can buy beautiful handicrafts, sarees made of unique fabrics and leather articles. Kolkataโs street food is famous all over country. Kolkata streets are full of eateries and food stalls of Bengali food like Jhal Muri & Gunghi Chat. Do not miss the famous Rasogullas. Other major attraction is ghats. Kolkata has plenty of ghats where one can enjoy sunset while sipping on tea. Most popular ghat is Prinsep ghat. It offers stunning view of Vidyasagar Setu. Other spot near this ghat is Millenium Park. Itโs beautiful park on waterfront. Boat rides and cruises are also available here.
Taxi from Shantiniketan to Kolkata is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shantiniketan to Kolkata by car is well connected through NH114 / NH2B, NH19 and Grand Trunk road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shantiniketan to Kolkata distance is 163 Km and is 4.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Guskhara - Chongdar Bari, Kunur River, Shiv Temple, Kali Mandir, Vivekananda Cultural center, Park
Mangalkot - Ujani Shaktipeeth Shri Mangal Chandi Temple, Astana Sharif- e- Quaderia-e- Irshadia, Quaderi Mosque
Orgram - Shiv Mandir, Kali Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Jame Masjid, Dharmraj Mandir
Mirzapur - Sirsi dam, Tanda falls, Meja dam, Narghat, Pakka Ghat, Sri Siddivinayaka Temple Rejintal, Sarigutal Temple
Burdwan - Ramnabagan wildlife sanctuary, Sarbamangala temple, Lord Curzon gate,108 Shiva Mandir, Pir Baharam, Meghnad Saha Planetarium
Gurap - Tarakeshwar temple, Nandadulal temple, Baksha Baro Shib Mandir
Dhania khali - Shiv Mandir, Mrizanagar dol mandir, Dhaniakhali madan Mohan mandir
Singur - Wonder world, Sobuj dip, New Digha Porjoton
Dankuni - Kalibabur bari, Baro Mandir, Abanindranath Tagore's bagan bari
Howrah - Uluberia Kalibari, Benekhali Kali Mandir, Dhulagarh Truck Terminal, Pakuria Salasar Dham