Around Kolkata during Monsoons
Kolkata, a part of India that’s as richer in nature as it is in history. With that in mind, we’ve a list of places to visit around Kolkata that are an amalgamation of both nature and history at their best. Tread along these lesser known weekend getaways near Kolkata to enjoy rains and be amazed! 1. Santiniketan True to its name, Santiniketan is a quaint university town near Kolkata . The Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore founded a school here which is now known as Visva Bharathi Vidyapeet. The Uttarayan complex is one of the popular attractions which are where Tagore lived and is now converted to a museum and art gallery. Apart from its literary status, this town is peaceful weekend getaway to unwind from Kolkata’s hustle and bustle. 2. Barrackpore A treasure trove of history, Barrackpore has something for everyone. From old temples and cantonments, famous ghats like Dhobi Ghat and museums including Gandhi Museum and parks and gardens like the Manga