Jorasanko Thakurbari
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Step into history at Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata! This ancestral home of the Tagore family, also known as the Tagore House, is a must-see for any India travel enthusiast. Explore the birthplace of Rabindranath Tagore, India's first Nobel laureate, and wander through the halls where literary and artistic brilliance blossomed. Experience the rich cultural heritage of West Bengal!
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Top Activities in Jorasanko Thakurbari
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Attend Cultural Events And Performances Often Held At The Thakurbari
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Explore The Museum'S Collection Of Tagore'S Belongings And Works
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Visit Tagore'S Study And The Family Prayer Hall
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Best Time to Visit
October-March
When to visit place on the day
All-Day
Approximate expense
₹100 per person
History
The history of Jorasanko Thakurbari dates back to the 18th century when the Tagore family, prominent Zamindars (landlords), established their residence here. The house witnessed the birth, life, and death of Rabindranath Tagore, who was born here in 1861. It was within these walls that Tagore penned his literary masterpieces, composed soulful songs, and nurtured his artistic endeavors. After his death in 1941, the house was converted into a museum to preserve his legacy and inspire future generations.
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The nearest metro station is Girish Park. It is just a 5 min walk to Jorasanko Thakurbari. - Entry fee is Rs 20 for adults and Rs 10 for students. - They charge you Rs 50 for photography in any device. - You can take photographs and videos on the ground floor only. - From the first floor, the museum begins. You can have a close look at the architecture of the place.It has original furniture and room conditions, clothes. It shows details about the Tagore family. There is a room that contains beautiful handmade portraits of the Tagore family members. There are rooms based on different countries the family has influenced. There is China, Germany, Japan, Italy, Hungary, America. It was such an amazing experience. It has a lot of historic value, must visit in Kolkata 🥰.
Just awesome fabulous mind-blowing 😍 🥰 We went to Jorasanko Thakurbari in North Kolkata. it was the residence of the influential Tagore family. this place was Rabindranath Tagore was born and raised there. now this place converts to a museum. this museum showing the Tagore families history and arts. but in museum don't take any photo. Recommended it all. Go for it 👍🏼
This is a historical place, home town of the great (poet and writer) Rabindranath Tagore. Need to buy tickets before enter and extra money for taking pictures but they don’t allow people to take pictures inside of the rooms. So you can only take pictures inside the garden. In this place you will able to see the life footprint of Rabindranath Tagore, the things he used to use and those gifts given by Foreign people.
As a Bengali I just love this place. A security check is not good. It is a heritage site of Kolkata. So many global tourists come here. Most of the Security personnel were busy with their chit chat. Few are different they guide properly. But such places need more professionals. I visited 22se Srabon, on the death anniversary of R. N. Tagore. Not wheelchairs friendly.