Shantiniketan Tour Shantiniketan is famous place in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, the place is famous for Visva-Bharati University which was founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. How to Reach: Nearest railway station is Bolpur station which is connected with Howrah and Sealdah the two major station of Kolkata. Also, Kolkata and Durgapur are the nearest airports from there you can book cab to travel to Shantiniketan. It will take around 3-3.5 hours. Best time to visit: As usual summer (April to June) and rainy season (July-September Mid) should be avoidable. Rest of the time is the best to visit there. Khoai Haat (Market) Kopai River ...