Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata

Jorasanko

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- This is Open from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM in Weekdays. Entry Fee:- Rs. 50 but photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited. | Indians – ₹20/-, Students - ₹10/-, Foreigners- Adults ₹150/-, Students ₹100/-, SAARC- ₹30/-, Students ₹20/

Opening Time & Days

Jorasanko Thakur Bari opening and closing timing is about 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Open Days

Jorasanko Thakur Bari is open every day except Mondays.

Best Time to Visit

September, October, November, December

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents Friends Solo Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Museum and Gallery

Nearest Metro Stations

Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station

114 m away

Girish Park Metro Station

799 m away

Central Metro Station

924 m away

Mahakaran Metro Station

1.6 km away

Chandni Chowk Metro Station

1.7 km away

Shobhabazar Sutanuti Metro Station

1.8 km away

How to Reach Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Jorasanko Thakur Bari.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Kolkata Airport

12.1 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Sealdah Railway Station

1.5 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from CSTC Bus Depot

4.1 km away

About Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Jorasanko Thakur Bari was built in the 18th century by Rabindranath Tagore's grandfather, Dwarkanath Tagore. It was in this very house that the poet was born and spent a significant part of his life. The house played a pivotal role in nurturing his literary and artistic talents, making it a place of immense historical and cultural importance.

Architecture of Jorasanko Thakur Bari

The architecture of Jorasanko Thakur Bari is an exquisite blend of traditional Bengali and colonial styles. The mansion consists of several interconnected buildings, courtyards, and beautiful gardens. It features intricate wooden carvings and elegant verandahs, showcasing the opulence of the Tagore family during its heyday.

Interesting facts about Jorasanko Thakur Bari

Rabindranath Tagore wrote many of his famous literary works, including some of his most celebrated poems and songs, in this very house.The Jorasanko Thakur Bari has been converted into a museum that houses a remarkable collection of Tagore's personal artifacts, paintings, and manuscripts.

Jorasanko Thakur Bari FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Jorasanko, Kolkata.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jorasanko Thakur Bari: Timings:- This is Open from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM in Weekdays. Entry Fee:- Rs. 50 but photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited. | Indians – ₹20/-, Students - ₹10/-, Foreigners- Adults ₹150/-, Students ₹100/-, SAARC- ₹30/-, Students ₹20/ Jorasanko Thakur Bari opening and closing timing is about 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

𝒜. You should visit Jorasanko Thakur Bari during September, October, November, December months for best experience.