Flat highway out of the city to a quiet university town. Easy riding, and a change from the coast.
Distance161 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonOct – FebIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating
Ride details
Road typeDelhi - Kolkata Hwy/Sekampur - Sahapur Rd and NH114
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for2 days
Places to stayEasy to find
Fuel stopsApprox. 26
MechanicsApprox. 7
HospitalsApprox. 179
Mostly smooth
The drive from Kolkata to Santiniketan is widely considered one of the best short road trips in West Bengal, taking roughly 3.5 to 4 hours depending on traffic and your choice of route.
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