Just at the end of the zoo, one can find the HMI Darjeeling and there is no entry fee for this. You will find a statue of Tenzing Norge and a Museum. This place is mainly for aspiring Students interested in Mountaineering and we found a group of young boys and girls just completed a training and waiting for their certificate. Tourists can try four types of adventure games for total Rs 100/- which we did and it was great. There is a eating place inside to have food which is quite good. We had Darjeeling tea with French fries which was fantastic considering the chill outside. Altogether, you will love this.See more..
I visited during Covid times, so much of the university grounds was closed to visitors. However the canteen was open and so was certain sections that I managed to get photos of. It’s just beautiful. It has this vibe. I can’t wait to go back See more..
4.5Dr Graham’s Home(107 reviews) - One of the most beautiful schools of India Saturday: Educational sites
I studied here for 9 years and maybe I am therefore emotional - but no visit to Kalimpong is complete without a visit to this school. Built in 1900 the structures still stand the test of time, albeit a little shaken up due to the recent earthquakes. The school comprises of its own bakery, farm, a beautiful chapel, the junior and senior schools, and cottages where the boarders stay. Spread across 400 odd acres the school has great views of the Kanchandzongha. A must visitSee more..
4.5Tagore's Ashram(83 reviews) - Uttarayan Complex is where Tagore lived whenever he was in Santiniketan Educational sites
See the buildings named Udayan, Konarka, Shyamali, Punashcha, and Udichi. Tagore lived in all of these buildings at one time or other. Uttarayan Complex has beautiful gardens and some of Ramkinkar Baij's sculptors have been moved there these days. Bichitra Sadan, the Tagore museum, is also located in the Uttarayan Complex. Allow at least one hour to visit Uttarayan Complex. You have not seen Santiniketan, if you have not visited Uttarayan Complex.See more..
4.5Kala Bhavana(40 reviews) - Kala Bhavan, Shantiniketan Educational sites
Kala Bhavan is the Fine Arts department of the Viswa Bharati University established by Ravindranath Tagore. It celebrated 100 years of its existence in 2019. It has now two main sections- the Kala Bhavan and the SANGEET Bhavan. Asit Kumar Haldar took over as its first head. The four giants associated with the Kala Bhavan were Ravindranath Tagore, Nand Lal Bose, Ramkinkar Baij and Benode Bihari MUKHERJEE. Thousands of art pieces are on display at the Kala Bhavan and include works of the giants. It’s an open air museum where most pieces are on display. University departments, student hostels as well as the art pieces of the de facto museum co exist. We saw the now famous works of Ramkinker Baij namely the Santhal Family, Gandhi at Salt March etc., paintings of Nand Lal Bose works of Benode Behari MUKHERJEE. Kala Bhavan also a panorama of Indian art. It’s a must see place in Shantiniketan See more..
The Great Poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore founded this great school in 1901. This has been an extraordinary institution that handled the education of youngsters from a very different angle. It allowed the young children to blossom according to their interest, knack & abilities - resulting in blossoming of their capabilities so that they could become more successful in life. The focus at Patha Bhavan has been to bring out the students as complete human beings, as much as possible.See more..
4.5Sangeet Bhavana(13 reviews) - Dept. of music and dance Educational sites
Situated right next to Kala Bhavana, Sangeet Bhavana is where lessons in music and dance is given to students.See more..
4.0Cheena Bhavana(9 reviews) - For learning Chinese Educational sites
The building was build for the Indian students to learn Chinese and to exchange the culture of both countries. After it was established a good number of Chinese scholars visited the place as a visiting scholars and provide lectures.See more..
I always wanted to visit the birthplace of Guru Maharaj and Holy Mother ever since I came in contact with Ramakrishna Math and Mission. It was an spiritual experience that I will cherish for rest of my life. One can cover both Kamarpukur and Jairambhati in a day from Kolkata which I did recently. There are cab drivers who regularly take devotees from Belur Math and can be good guides as well.See more..
4.5Siksha Bhavan(8 reviews) - The Institute of Science n Mathematics!! Educational sites Initially it was here where Humanities were taught but later on in the 60s undergraduate and post graduate studies in science and mathematics were also introduced. Gradually this became the science and mathematics department and Humanities moved to the Kala Bhavan area!!See more..
