Shantiniketan

Shantiniketan has become a major tourist spot because of its association with Rabindranath Tagore, one of India's and Bengal’s greatest figures. Numerous social and cultural events taking place through out the year have become part and parcel of Santiniketan.After he received the Noble Prize (1913), the school was expanded into a university.

Vishva Bharati University was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. In this university, the classes are held in the open-air, which is very unique.  Kala Bhavana, the art college of Santiniketan, is still considered one of the best art colleges in the world.

The Onset of the spring brings the famous Vasanta Utsav held to mark the festival of Holi. The places of interest are mainly on the campus and have a distinctive feature of some of the best in Indian art and culture.