Chhatim Tala... a peaceful place.. The place was decorated with marigolds.. though the original Chhatim tree no longer exists but the legacy continues and the place is now a heritage... We took rounds of the site and it felt ecstatic.. Much recommended...

Awesome place It will be more beautiful in the winter season for the flowers

Hasn't re-opened for visitors post covid. I'm sure it's the amazing place with the most amazing vibe but we could only witness it from quite afar. Hope it opens soon, the place should be cherished.

Great place with historic values. Great Friendly atmosphere . Must visit with friends and family.

Nice Place. Located in Nature's Lap. Situated in Viswa Bharati Campus.

heart touching place with all nature surrounding. the chatim tola is heart of Santiniketan and also very favourite place of shri Kaviguru Rabindranath Tagore. when we reached Santiniketan ,the first place after entering is this Chatim Tala. we really blessed to visit this historic place.

When you see the place, you can understand why Rabindranath used to sit here and do his writing. So beautiful and attractive 😍

Very calm and serene place in bolpur viswa varati. A historical place related to our beloved kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore. A bit disappointed to see that this historical landmark is now closed for tourists from COVID. It will be much more happier if it opens up for all the tourists to feel the serenity by visiting.

Chhatimtala was the first place to be established in Santiniketan.Maharshi Devendranath Tagore planted many Chhatim trees here . There are still many Chhatim trees here . It is called that, the Asthis of Rabindranath Tagore and Devendranath Tagore are still stored in this place. Devendranath Tagore always used Chhatim leaves for any good occasions. So, still now Chhatim leaves are used for every good occasions in Santiniketan. All the qualified and PhD certifieds are felicitated with Chhatim leaves in these days also . It is a nostalgia of Santiniketan .

Known as the site of genesis of Santiniketan, this historically significant site is a visual delight to everyone. The Holy Chatim tree, known as Devil’s tree is interestingly attached with divinity and serenity of utmost kind. Maharishi Debendranath Tagore meditated under a glade of Chatimtrees,the only trace of vegetation found in the arid lands of Birbhum. The spiritual realisation that Maharshi had while meditating in 'Chhatimtala' symbolizes the starting point of Santiniketan. This place is considered to be a hallowed spot and prayer services are held on special occasions and days.

Nice place. Opposite of Museum

It reminds me about the very beginning of the Vishwabharati when it was started by Rabindranath Tagore with 3 fellow students. Place is quiet and well decorated. Boundary is all around it. You have to see it from distant site.

This is a place where Tagore meditated. Located exactly opposite the Shantiniketan Museum. Although it is not open to go inside. You have to see from outside.

It was a calm and peaceful place to explore...but now its not accessible to tourist. One can watch the premises from behind the boundary...

no doubt a historical place, the plant under which debendranath thakur first medidated is still present

Shantiniketan has basically two part to visit . One is museum area , another is educational area . In educational area Chhatim tala may be the heart . A peacefull place . Named over a tree called Chhatim . Rabindranath Tagore like to use this place most of the time in his period . Now this place used to the venue of the samabartan ceremony .

A great place to be around. You get a chance in your life, don't miss it..

Chhatim Tala have a Olympus. Here in soul meet to Heaven.

(Translated by Google) This place, which is reminiscent of Rabindra, is really very beautiful, its natural environment brings peace of mind. (Original) রবীন্দ্র স্মৃতিবিজ়িত এই স্থান সত্যিই খুব মনোরম,এর প্রাকৃতিক পরিবেশ মনে প্রশান্তি নিয়ে আসে।

Very popular

Nice clean and peaceful 😌👍🏽

It is one of the spot that symbolizes the starting point of shantiniketon. Beside that one of the oldest part too. Basically used for meditation.

Uplifting, as always.... steeped in history and culture.... more so in the memory of revered gurudev

Not allowed to enter. But the place is very beautiful. Peaceful environment.🤩

Most Harritage Complax.

This Place holds the very essence of our university ..and symbolize the worship of Bramha Upasana ...which was initiated by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, Father of Gurudev Ravindranath Tagore .. The legacy is still being carried by thousands of students, staffs of our VISVA-BHARATI.. concurrently the chatim leaves (saptaparni) were also given to the students after completion of their degree starting from 12th graduation, post graduation and PhD during convocation... the tradition was started at the time of Gurudev..This tradition has been cumulative behind naming the Chatim tree ... which is Alstonia scholaris.. Scholaris as a species name for its importance towards students achievement. This place has its own aura and spirit... you can feel it while standing here .. Ye apni Apbeeti khud hi Bayan karti hai ... You can visit here anytime....however I would suggest to visit during 23rd to 25th December because the Upasana of Nirguna Bramha held here during those day and with that the Pous Mela initiated ..

Calm and peaceful. Take a Toto Rikshaw to travel around Shantiniketan, they are the best guides. We gave 1000/- rupees to a Toto driver and he took us to many places including Birbhum Mandir, raja bari, a museum, etc.

Really Very Beautiful Place

Great place to visit. It will be a feel good place if you love nature. Try to visit both times which is in the morning & Evening.

Awsome place, the natural school of shantiniketan

A place for praying at evening, for students and teachers. They assembles here on some specific days to pray.

Look, quite honest review alert! Being a place woven with the memories of Rabindranath Thakur, this place has a special place in each and every Bengali's heart. Well, before the covid pandemic, visitors were allowed inside the garden, to watch and being amazed by the serenity of the place. But, after the pandemic, entry has been debarred, simultaneously the administration of the place has run down. Maintenance has been reduced, which is visible from the parasitic plants growing here and there. As a result of these, visitors are not at all happy. What is the meaning of visiting the place of our beloved Rabi Thakur if you can't enter the premises? These all has cultivated in lesser number of visitors, and personally, I have heard people say they might not come here until the rules are mended.

Very good place. Very good story about chatimtala, we should proud.

We got lucky and found a great guide! He shared lots of stories about Rabindranath Tagore and the history of the place.

One the most main tourist spot of santiniketan in asram Vidyalay ( Patha Bhavana) . . U can watch it with out any entrance fees because its just beside the main road near Uttarayan .

One of the best place for relax and refreshment.... It's a family type place. You can hang out with your friends or family and enjoy the beauty of nature and also can enjoy the peaceful environment. THANK YOU.

the famous place where Kabiguru Rabindranath used to pen his famous literature. surrounded by beautiful lush garden. the chatim tree still exists today. u gonna like the tranquil and serene surrounding. u will definitely love this place. must visit when u r in Bolpur.

Here nature welcomes you with her colour, scent and glamour.

A historical place. This is where the idea of Shantiniketan was founded by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore. Initially there was a vast field out there. History says, Debendranath was passing by the field on a scorching hot summer noon once, on his way to his friend, the zamindar of Bhubandanga, and here, under this chhatim tree he sat to take rest for a while. During this time he got spellbound by the serenity of the place and decided to buy the land so that he could build his own resting place there. But the zamindar of Bhubandanga, friend of Maharshi, did not sale it to his friend; rather he gifted it to him in exchange of one rupee honorary price money. Later on Debendranath and then Rabindranath himself built this place bit by bit to today's Shantiniketan and earned international recognition and fame for the place. The place is well-preserved inside the campus of Visva Bharati University.

 Chatim Tala, Santiniketan CATEGORIES:ARCHITECTUREARTNATUREHISTORY Teleport within Bardhaman  Attractions near Chatim Tala, Santiniketan Attractions similar to Chatim Tala, Santiniketan < BACK TO PLACES TO VISIT IN BARDHAMAN Chatim Tala is a historical meditation site located in the town Santiniketan of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is situated near Bolpur division in the Visva Bharati University Campus, Santiniketan - at 59 kms from the city of Bardhaman. The nearest bus stand and railway station is that of Bolpur located at the distance of 3. 3 km and 5. 3 km respectively. Chatim Tala means a place under Chhatim tree, which was used for meditation purposes and for promoting education by the well known Tagore family. This place was established in the year 1863 by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore, who was the father of renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore. Under this tree, Tagore used to meditate and is said to have acquired inner peace. Later on, in the year 1901, Rabindranath Tagore used this very place for outdoor study to educate some students and started his institution to promote art and culture by the name "Bharmacharya Ashram", which later became the Visva Bharati University. Chatim Tala is still used to provide education in open air as Rabindranath Tagore used to a century ago. It is a perfect setting for study amidst the natural as well as peaceful surroundings. There is also a meditation centre or prayer hall here known as "Upasana Griha", where people can meditate in order to attain inner peace. Various festivals are also celebrated here such as Basanta Utsav, Pous Utsav, Naba Barsa, Rabindra Paksha, and many more. The students who graduate from this university get honored with a branch of Saptaparni tree that is situated in Chatim tala. Visitors can ideally spend an hour or two amidst the peaceful surroundings of this place. Visitors can visit this place during the spring season as many flowers and trees surround this place, which looks beautiful during that season. This heritage place is open on all days of the week and for 24 hours a day. Although, the public entry is restricted by the institution in order to protect the structure and maintain the natural environment. You can surely see the place from some distance at a gate or on several special occasions.

Very good ,makes nostalgic and romantic.but since lockdown it is closed for tourists.only students are allowed to enter.so if you want to sense the essence of that purity around it you will have to be disappointed.

Very beautiful place for those who wants to love Rabindranath Tagore and this place is very beautiful and well maintained

Nice place to weekend visit.

Good

It was very good place . And all biswa varati student hare

In my opinion it is the most wonderful place from where Gurudevs wideness can be felt .It's a holi place.

Nice place.

It's a well known place of Shantiniketan. Famous for Gurukul Ashram style learning system of Patha Bhawan students. The serenity and ambience is awesome and the area is fully covered by greenery. Very age old trees are still standing here which makes everyone very nostalgic and Bohemian.

Authority is not allowing tourist inside the premises. It is closed since Covid pandemic. You can only view the place from outside.

Nice place to remember our great Rabi thakur.

It was nice and quiet. I loved it but sad thing was it was closed so I had to experience it from the outside. So keep in mind while visiting this place always check whether it's open or not

When you think of Rabindranath Tagore, you remember this chachimtala, it is a historical place. But now it has become a place of politics. closed daily 

Its inside Viswa Varati campus in Shantiniketan. Chhatimtala one of most important attraction of Shantiniketan. Tranquil, historical retreat & meditation site of the famous Hindu philosopher, Debendranath Tagore.

Perfect place to be nostalgic. Being a bengali its a sentimental place for me as we were on the ground of Tagore's own ground, whe he used to sit.

Great

very nice place

Beautiful place for holiday outing.

A very good place to find inner peace. Due to lots of tourists, the place is becoming very congested. Must go on the morning or at the evening after the tourist hours.

You can feel the peace here along with these chatim trees of Chatimtala in Shantiniketan. Good spot for lovebirds too.

A serene place. There's nothing to see but you have to feel the presence of Tagor.

Very good place to visit

Unique of its kind i h've ever come across

Rabindranath Tagore bougth this land marked by two Chatim tree from Lord Sinha...and started a class under the Chatim trees....

nice

Awesome place . Must visit

Good

Nice place

Lovely place. Wanderfull

Lovely location

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

This place present in middle of the mother nature. Unfortunately museum was closed to avoid spreading Corona. Hence if you're planning to visit, postpone the plan. But we are lucky enough to visit the hot. It was good.

At shantiniketan

Awesome Place to Visit

(Translated by Google) Visit this serene place for "praner aram, moner anondo and atmar shanti". Bakul bithi, amra kunjo .... great for a solitary walk of self discovery. (Original) Visit this serene place for "praner araam, moner anondo and atmar shanti". Bakul bithi, amra kunjo....great for a solitary walk of self discovery.

Awesome place

This place reminded me that spring had arrived.best time to visit would be in the evening,a bit windy and have a sit and enjoy the mother nature

Peace

Nice place

Shantiniketan Griha...

You cant rate such place. Its pure blissful 😊

Chatim Tala is a heritage complex in Shantiniketan. This is the place where Maharshi Debendranath Tagore rested for a while under Chhatim trees and he got his "comfort of soul, joy of mind and peace of soul" while he was coming to the zamindar house in Raipur to attend the invitation. The original Chhatim trees no longer exist but the legacy continues and the place is now a heritage. Lush greenery, calm and quiet place, perfect place for meditation.

This place is so good in afternoon...

The heart of Santiniketan

Pollution

Nice place

Nice place.

It's a nice place

Serine

Very good place

Really a very good place

Makes you nostalgic, takes you to the era of Tagore, the tree belongs to. It still stands high, holding many beautiful memories.

Historic sites and excellent ambience. Exotic experience.

Its historical yet has lost all the calm with so much crowd and all. Clear commercialization of the area.

Happy Holi to all of you

If u wanna feel the peace of nature just come here

Good place