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Sight Address : Jorasanko Thakur Bari is located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bengal is the land of thinkers, philosophers and artists. One of the all time great poet, author and thinker Rabindranath Tagore hailed from the lands of Bengal and the area where he and his family resided in their ancestral house is known as the Jorasanko Thakurbari or House of the Thakur/ Tagore. Built in the 18th century by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore the palace has now been converted into a mini museum cum exhibit hall.
Special light and sound shows enthrall the audiences and also provide an insight into to the great Noble laureate’s life.

Jorasanko Thakur Bari

HistoryEdit

Jorasanko Thakur Bari was built in the 18th century by Prince Dwarkanath Tagore (Rabindranath Tagore’s grandfather). Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was born here. The house has been restored to reflect the way the household looked when the Tagore family lived in it and currently serves as the Tagore museum for Kolkata. The museum offers details about the history of the Tagore family including its involvement with the Bengal Renaissance and the Brahmo Samaj.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Best season to visit Kolkata is October-march . This is the perfect time to savor the autumn season that is in its full bloom. Not only the weather is pleasant, but also, it is the time of festivities.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. :%3