Durga Puja pandals in Behala & New Alipore 2026: map-free list, food and parking
Behala & New Alipore (বেহালা ও নিউ আলিপুর) is one of Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal-hopping areas, in South Kolkata. Suruchi Sangha, Barisha and Behala Notun Dal. Theme-heavy and a little less crowded. This guide lists 16 pandals here, including Suruchi Sangha, Behala Notun Dal, Behala Friends, Barisha Club. The Purple Line runs from Taratala to Behala Chowrasta. Cars are fine before 5 pm.
Pandals (16)
- Suruchi Sangha: New Alipore's showpiece, famous for themes that bring in the art of a different Indian state each year. Best: 5–9 am · metro Rabindra Sarobar
- Behala Notun Dal: Art-led theme pujas with strong craft work. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Bazar
- Behala Friends: A consistent theme puja near Behala Chowrasta. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Taratala
- Barisha Club: Behala's southern anchor, known for detailed themes. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Sakher Bazar
- Behala Ajeya Sanghati: A popular Behala theme puja near Barisha. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Chowrasta
- Thakurpukur SB Park Sarbojanin: A well-known theme puja in Behala. Pin is approximate (centre of Thakurpukur); ask locally for the exact lane. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Thakurpukur
- Haridevpur Ajeya Sanghati: A well-known theme puja in Behala. Pin is approximate (centre of Haridevpur); ask locally for the exact lane. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Sakher Bazar
- Barisha Sarbojanin: Sabarna Para, Barisha: one of Behala's old sarbojanin pujas, now with a theme each year. Location from OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Sakher Bazar
- Behala Sahajatri: A smaller Behala theme puja with fewer queues. Best: 12–5 pm · metro Behala Bazar
- Behala Club: A well-known puja in Behala. Location from OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Taratala
- Behala 11 Pally Club: A well-known puja in Behala. Location from OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Bazar
- Behala Young Men's Association: A well-known puja in Behala. Pin is approximate (centre of Behala); ask locally for the exact lane. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Bazar
- Naskarpur Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Taratala
- Bakultala Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Chowrasta
- Notunpara Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Behala Chowrasta
- Bhola Maheshwartala Sarbojanin: A neighbourhood puja in Behala, listed on OpenStreetMap. Best: 5–9 pm · metro Sakher Bazar
Food
- New Alipore Puja Stalls: Fish fry, Egg devil, Phuchka · ₹150 for two
- Behala Chowrasta Stalls: Moghlai paratha, Rolls, Mishti · ₹150 for two
- Sakherbazar Puja Food Stalls: Fish fry, Egg roll, Phuchka · ₹150 for two
- Ubuntu Eat: Indian meals, Pizza, Burger · ₹120 for two
- Kowloon: Chilli chicken · ₹1,000 for two
- Panna Sweets: Indian meals · ₹150 for two
- Haji Saheb: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
- Celestial Cafe: Coffee, Pizza, Burger · ₹120 for two
- Eatelicious: Tea, Coffee · ₹120 for two
- Chowman: Meals · ₹1,000 for two
Parking
- Behala Bazar Metro (Purple Line) · ₹20–40: Close to Behala Notun Dal and Sahajatri.
- New Alipore Police-marked Street Parking · ₹30–50: Follow the cones. Suruchi Sangha is a 5-minute walk.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best pandals in Behala & New Alipore?
Suruchi Sangha, Behala Notun Dal, Behala Friends, Barisha Club, Behala Ajeya Sanghati, Thakurpukur SB Park Sarbojanin.
How do I get to Behala & New Alipore for pandal hopping?
The Purple Line runs from Taratala to Behala Chowrasta. Cars are fine before 5 pm.
Can I drive to Behala & New Alipore during Durga Puja?
Driving is manageable; use the parking listed below.