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About the destination:

Shantiniketan, the name itself is enough to describe its importance. The famous Sheehmahal, Amar Kutir, Khowai Hat, beautiful campus of Visva Bharati University are places of great interest. Apart from this, Deer Park and Ballavpur Wild Life Sanctuary, Fossil Park at Illambazar are places to visit. Place to stay: Bolpur NIC. The Wild Life Sanctuary is the home to numerous Spotted Deers, Blackbuck and other resident animals like Jackals and Foxes. With small journey, one can visit Tarapith, Kankalitala Temple, Mama Bhagne pahar, Bakreshwar Hot Water Spring etc.

Tourist Activities:

Bolpur NIC Eco Tourism Centre

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Shyambati, Shantiniketan, Bolpur, Birbhum District

About the resort:

Bolpur Nature Interpretation Centre is one of the well-known govt. run tourism and resort centre in Birbhum district. It is adjacent to the Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary. Being very close to Shantiniketan and within a lush green natural landscape, it is a must-visit place for nature and cultural tourism and also to stay.

Tourist Activities:

Temple visit
Bird watching
Wild life

How to Reach:

It is well connected by road and railway. It is 4 km from Bolpur Railway Station and 2 km from Prantik Railway Station. From Howrah to Bolpur distance by rail is 146 km and nos. of trains run regularly.