Durga Puja pandals in Gariahat & Ballygunge 2026: map-free list, food and parking
Gariahat & Ballygunge (গড়িয়াহাট ও বালিগঞ্জ) is one of Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal-hopping areas, in South Kolkata. Ekdalia, Singhi Park and Ballygunge Cultural. Classic South Kolkata grandeur with lots of food around. This guide lists 13 pandals here, including Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, Hindustan Park Sarbojanin, Jodhpur Park. Park at South City or Quest and walk the Gariahat loop. Gariahat Road becomes one-way after 4 pm.
Pandals (13)
- Ekdalia Evergreen: A huge traditional idol in a temple-replica pandal. A South Kolkata staple. Best: 5–9 am · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Singhi Park: Grand traditional puja just off Gariahat Road. Best: 9 am–12 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Hindustan Park Sarbojanin: An art-college aesthetic, with fewer crowds than its neighbours. Best: 12–5 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Jodhpur Park: Big theme pandal in a residential para. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Hindustan Club: A well-known theme puja in Gariahat. Location from OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Jodhpur Park 95 Pally: A well-known theme puja in Gariahat. Pin is approximate (centre of Jodhpur Park); ask locally for the exact lane. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Babubagan Sarbojanin: Neighbourhood puja between Dhakuria and Selimpur. Best: 12–5 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- 71 Pally Baishakhi Sarbojanin: A well-known puja in Gariahat. Pin is approximate (centre of Ballygunge); ask locally for the exact lane. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Gariahat Sarbojanin Durgotsab: A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Adi Ballygunge Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Sanghati Puja Samiti: A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Rabindra Sarobar
- R K Chatterjee Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
- Dhakuria Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Gariahat, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Ballygunge Junction (Suburban)
Food
- Gariahat Mor Street Food: Egg chicken roll, Chowmein, Momo · ₹150 for two
- Bhojohori Manna (Ekdalia): Bhetki paturi, Kosha mangsho, Chingri malaikari · ₹1,000 for two
- 6 Ballygunge Place: Daab chingri, Bengali thali · ₹1,800 for two
- Arsalan (Park Circus): Mutton biryani, Chicken chaap · ₹1,000 for two
- Dolly's Tea Shop: Iced tea, Masala chai, Toast · ₹120 for two
- South City Mall Food Court: Biryani, Chinese, Desserts · ₹1,000 for two
- Flame And Grill: Indian meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Tasty Corner: Pizza · ₹1,000 for two
- Tandoor: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Aminia: Indian meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Alibaba: Indian meals · ₹150 for two
- Oudh 1590: Indian meals, Kebab · ₹1,000 for two
- Mirch Masala: North Indian, Burger, Pizza · ₹1,000 for two
- Tero Parbon: Indian meals · ₹1,000 for two
- 7th Mandeville Multi Cuisine Restro: Burger, Pizza · ₹1,000 for two
- Bohemian: Burger, Pizza · ₹1,000 for two
- Armaan's Cafe: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- Sampa Snacks: Rolls, Snacks · ₹150 for two
- Mystic Yoga Cafe: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- The Tasty Bytes: Rolls, Snacks · ₹150 for two
- Hindustan Sweets: Mishti, Sandesh · ₹150 for two
- Balaram Mullick and Radharaman Mullick - Lake Gardens: Mishti, Sandesh · ₹150 for two
- Kolkata Tram World: Pizza, Burger · ₹120 for two
- Bhojohori Manna 6: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Fillers: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- The teapot boiler: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- FORKSTRUCK: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Diner 49B: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Tandoor Park: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Sienna Store & Cafe: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- Dhaba: Indian meals, Burger, Pizza · ₹1,000 for two
Parking
- Quest Mall (Ballygunge Circular Rd) · ₹50/hr: Take a cab or the metro south to the Gariahat cluster.
- South City Mall · ₹50/hr: The base for Jodhpur Park and Babubagan. A cab to Ekdalia takes about 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best pandals in Gariahat & Ballygunge?
Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, Hindustan Park Sarbojanin, Jodhpur Park, Hindustan Club, Jodhpur Park 95 Pally.
How do I get to Gariahat & Ballygunge for pandal hopping?
Park at South City or Quest and walk the Gariahat loop. Gariahat Road becomes one-way after 4 pm.
Can I drive to Gariahat & Ballygunge during Durga Puja?
Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.