Best places to visit in and around Shantiniketan

Tagore memorial museum (Rabindra bhavana)

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The Tagore Memorial Museum, established in 1942, houses Tagore's personal collections, including his library and artwork, and is free to enter.

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Kala bhavan

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In 1919, artists like Nandalal Bose, Suren Kar, and Asit Halder founded the Department of Fine Arts, showcasing past masters' specimens in indoor and outdoor spaces, including Ramkinkar's famous landscape sculptures.

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Sonajhuri forest

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Sonajhuri, a clean Indian forest, features red laterite soil, abundant Sonajhuri trees, and a vibrant Saturday Haat cultural event, offering a glimpse into the region's wildlife.

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Srijani shilpagram cultural centre

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Srijani Shilpgram in Birbhum houses nine traditional huts, over 1000 artefacts, an art gallery, and a pavilion honoring eastern India's tribal heroes.

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Ballavpur wildlife sanctuary

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Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Deer Park, in West Bengal, established in 1977, offers birdwatching and wildlife tours as a mandatory visit.

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