Pujo ParikramaOpen appKolkata Durga Puja 2026 guide: pandals, dates, food, routes
Pujo Parikrama is a free guide to Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata. It covers 125 pandals across 14 areas, 196 places to eat and 16 parking spots, with the best time to visit each pandal, the nearest metro station, buses, ready-made walking trails and a step tracker. The puja runs from Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October 2026 (Wednesday).
Areas
- Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan 17 pandals
- College Street & Sealdah 10 pandals
- Gariahat & Ballygunge 13 pandals
- Lake Market & Kalighat 15 pandals
- Behala & New Alipore 16 pandals
- Salt Lake 7 pandals
- Lake Town & Dum Dum 7 pandals
- Bhowanipore & Elgin 12 pandals
- Kasba & Bosepukur 5 pandals
- Jadavpur & Santoshpur 9 pandals
- Tollygunge & Naktala 4 pandals
- Beleghata & Phoolbagan 1 pandals
- Baguiati & Kestopur 1 pandals
- Howrah: Shibpur, Salkia & Liluah 8 pandals
Most-visited pandals
- Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin (Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan): Next door to the idol-makers' quarter. Expect bold, artistic themes every year.
- Tala Prattoy (Kumartuli, Bagbazar & Hatibagan): North Kolkata's blockbuster theme puja. The queue moves fast at dawn.
- Mohammad Ali Park (College Street & Sealdah): A Central Avenue giant known for lavish replicas and theme pandals.
- College Square Sarbojanin (College Street & Sealdah): The lighting reflected on the College Square pond is iconic at night.
- Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala) (College Street & Sealdah): Known for giant replica pandals (it once built a gold idol and a chariot), so the queues get long.
- Ekdalia Evergreen (Gariahat & Ballygunge): A huge traditional idol in a temple-replica pandal. A South Kolkata staple.
- Singhi Park (Gariahat & Ballygunge): Grand traditional puja just off Gariahat Road.
- Tridhara Sammilani (Lake Market & Kalighat): A South Kolkata showstopper with dazzling theme and light work.
- Chetla Agrani Club (Lake Market & Kalighat): Celebrity-studded inaugurations and blockbuster themes across Tolly Nullah.
- Suruchi Sangha (Behala & New Alipore): New Alipore's showpiece, famous for themes that bring in the art of a different Indian state each year.
- FD Block Salt Lake (Salt Lake): Salt Lake's biggest crowd puller, with a grand idol and a full-blown mela.
- Sreebhumi Sporting Club (Lake Town & Dum Dum): Insta-famous replica pandals and huge gold jewellery on the idol. Lake Town gridlocks for hours.
Ready-made trails
- North Kolkata Heritage Trail: Kumartuli, Bagbazar, the bonedi bari and Hatibagan, finishing with kabiraji at Mitra Cafe.
- Central Blockbusters at Dawn: Md. Ali Park and Santosh Mitra Square before the queues wake up, then kochuri at Putiram.
- South Heavyweights: Chetla, Tridhara, 66 Pally and Maddox, then over to Ekdalia and Singhi Park. Phuchka on the way.
- Behala & New Alipore Theme Trail: Suruchi's state-art theme, then the Behala theme strip by the Purple Line.
- Salt Lake + Lake Town Hop: Family-friendly blocks, then the Sreebhumi spectacle once the evening rush thins.
- The All-Nighter: North → South: Only the five-star pandals. Ride the Blue Line between clusters and walk till dawn.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata?
Panchami 16 October 2026 (Friday) to Bijoya Dashami 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Mahalaya is 10 October 2026 (Saturday). See the day-by-day dates.
Which are the most famous Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata?
Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin, Tala Prattoy, Mohammad Ali Park, College Square Sarbojanin, Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala), Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, Tridhara Sammilani.
What is the best time to go pandal hopping in Kolkata?
Early morning (5–9 am) and after 1 am are the quietest. Evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest, especially on Ashtami.
How do I get around Kolkata during Durga Puja?
The metro is the fastest way. Many neighbourhood lanes close to cars in the evening, so park at a park-and-ride and walk the last stretch. Each pandal page lists its nearest metro station and walking time. For a guided tour, WBTC runs Puja Parikrama rides by AC bus, AC tram and launch.
Which areas of Kolkata are best for pandal hopping?
North Kolkata (Kumartuli, Bagbazar, Hatibagan) for heritage and bonedi bari pujas; South Kolkata (Gariahat, Ballygunge, Lake Market, Behala) for theme pandals; Salt Lake and Lake Town for big-budget installations.
Is Pujo Parikrama free?
Yes. It works in the browser, in English, Bengali and Hindi, and most of it works offline.