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Malooti to Santiniketan

Updated: March 18, 2024 07:39 PM
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Malooti to Santiniketan - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQs

Language

The official language of Malooti and Santiniketan is Bengali.

Currency

The official currency of Malooti and Santiniketan is the Indian Rupee (INR).

Distance

The distance between Malooti and Santiniketan is approximately 250 kilometers.

How to Reach

  • By Train: The nearest railway station to Santiniketan is Bolpur Shantiniketan Railway Station (BSL). From Malooti, you can take a train to BSL. The journey takes approximately 5 hours.
  • By Bus: There are regular buses available from Malooti to Santiniketan. The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
  • By Car: You can also drive from Malooti to Santiniketan. The journey takes approximately 5 hours.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Malooti to Santiniketan varies depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. However, you can expect to spend approximately INR 500-1000 for a one-way ticket.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Santiniketan is during the winter months (October to March) when the weather is pleasant.

What to Eat

Santiniketan is known for its Bengali cuisine. Some of the popular dishes include:

  • Rasgulla: A sweet dish made from chhena (cottage cheese) balls dipped in sugar syrup.
  • Sandesh: A sweet dish made from chhena (cottage cheese) and flavored with cardamom or saffron.
  • Mishti doi: A sweet yogurt dish.
  • Chhena poda: A sweet dish made from chhena (cottage cheese) and baked in an oven.

Where to Go

Some of the popular places to visit in Santiniketan include:

  • Visva-Bharati University: A university founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
  • Tagore's Ashram: The ashram where Rabindranath Tagore lived and worked.
  • Uttarayan Complex: A cultural center that houses a museum, an art gallery, and a library.
  • Shantiniketan Park: A beautiful park with lush green trees and flowers.

FAQs

  • What is the distance between Malooti and Santiniketan?

    The distance between Malooti and Santiniketan is approximately 250 kilometers.

  • What is the best way to get from Malooti to Santiniketan?

    The best way to get from Malooti to Santiniketan is by train.

  • What is the cost of traveling from Malooti to Santiniketan?

    The cost of traveling from Malooti to Santiniketan varies depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year. However, you can expect to spend approximately INR 500-1000 for a one-way ticket.

  • What is the best time to visit Santiniketan?

    The best time to visit Santiniketan is during the winter months (October to March) when the weather is pleasant.

  • What are some of the popular places to visit in Santiniketan?

    Some of the popular places to visit in Santiniketan include Visva-Bharati University, Tagore's Ashram, Uttarayan Complex, and Shantiniketan Park.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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