Many of us know about Santiniketan-The place of Tagore`s university, but there are few places around Santiniketan which can work as a quiet respite for city dwellers.
Amar Kutir:-
Amar Kutir is an offspring of Swadeshi (independence) movement and promotion of rural Bengals`s handicraft industry.
The craftsmanship of the artisans can be observed peacefully as long as one wishes.
The brook named Kopai runs down beside Amar Kutir. The verdure, blue sky and breeze re-freshens all tiredness in a blink.
Amar Kutir showroom filled with varieties of handicraft products with madden moderate price range.
Within six kilometer Shorea Robustas prevail ``Illambazar Jungle`` along with jackals, rabbits,hyenas and numerous birds. It`s not recommended to enter the jungle without a group and a local guide from the highway.
A Sunbird.
Vallabhpur :- Mr. Badhan Das started the `Durga Puja` festival here in 2001 now the festival is operated by locals of `Santhal tribe`
The deity reflects heavy touch of tribal art.
The tribal terracotta ornaments on sale.
Nearby handicraft market.
The available hotel gives a feelings of staying in a village hut with all modern amenities.
The nearby restaurant.
