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Shantiniketan holiday itinerary ideas

West Bengal, India

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From Kolkata, take NH12 north towards Bolpur. The route passes through rural West Bengal, covering approximately 210 km in around 4-5 hours by road.

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Nearest airport

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport | 210 km | 4.5 hours by road

Nearest railway

Bolpur Railway Station | 2 km | 10 minutes by auto

Nearest bus stop

Bolpur Bus Stand | 2 km | 10 minutes by walk

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From Kolkata, take NH12 north towards Bolpur. The route passes through rural West Bengal, covering approximately 210 km in around 4-5 hours by road.

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