Kankurgachi Chalantika Club Durga Puja 2026: theme, best time, how to reach
Kankurgachi Chalantika Club (কাঁকুড়গাছি চলন্তিকা ক্লাব) is a Durga Puja pandal in Beleghata & Phoolbagan, Kolkata. A puja in Beleghata. Pin is approximate (centre of Kankurgachi); ask locally for the exact lane. In 2026 the puja runs from Panchami, 16 October (Friday), to Dashami, 21 October (Wednesday). The nearest metro station is Phoolbagan on the Green Line (East–West Metro), about 23 minutes' walk (943 m). Plan about 15 minutes inside, then walk on to Kankurgachi Mitali, about 9 minutes away.
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Key facts
- Theme 2026
- Not announced yet. See all 2026 themes
- Address
- Kankurgachi, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kolkata 700054 (area only; the exact address is not confirmed)
- Area
- Beleghata & Phoolbagan (East Kolkata)
- Known for
- neighbourhood puja
- Popularity
- 3 out of 5
- Best time to visit
- 5–9 pm
- Time inside
- about 15 minutes
- Nearest metro
- Phoolbagan, Green Line (East–West Metro) · 943 m, 23 min walk
- Coordinates
- 22.57994, 88.39044 (approximate)
- Driving
- Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
Hop next
The closest pandals on foot from here:
- Kankurgachi Mitali: 9 min walk (373 m)
- Kabiraj Bagan Sarbojanin Durgotsav (Bagmari): 17 min walk (695 m)
- Maniktala Vivekananda Sporting Association: 26 min walk (1.1 km)
Food nearby
- Dough As You Like: Mishti, Sandesh · 22 min walk
- Pawan Putra: Indian meals · 31 min walk
Parking
No parking listed nearby; come by metro.
Help nearby
- Public toilet: unnamed · 552 m, 13 min walk
- Hospital: ESI Hospital Maniktala · 670 m, 16 min walk (emergency department)
- Police station: Kolkata Armed Police, 5th Battalion · 991 m, 24 min walk
From OpenStreetMap, the nearest of each; opening hours aren't checked, so for an emergency call 112.
More pandals in Beleghata & Phoolbagan
Beleghata 33 Pally, Tangra Ghol Para Sarbojanin, Kankurgachi Mitali
Best time to visit, by day (2026)
| Day | Date | Quietest hours | At 8 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchami | 16 October (Friday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
| Shashthi | 17 October (Saturday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Saptami | 18 October (Sunday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Ashtami | 19 October (Monday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Navami | 20 October (Tuesday) | 5–7 am | moderate |
| Dashami | 21 October (Wednesday) | 5–7 am | quiet |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kankurgachi Chalantika Club?
5–9 pm is the best slot. On Saptami, Ashtami and Navami the quietest window is 5–7 am; evenings from 6 pm to midnight are the busiest.
How do I reach Kankurgachi Chalantika Club by metro?
Get off at Phoolbagan (Green Line (East–West Metro)). It is about 943 m away, roughly 23 minutes on foot.
Where can I park near Kankurgachi Chalantika Club?
There is no listed parking nearby. Driving is possible but parking is scarce; come by metro if you can.
What can I eat near Kankurgachi Chalantika Club?
Within walking distance: Dough As You Like (Mishti, Sandesh); Pawan Putra (Indian meals).
When is Durga Puja 2026 at Kankurgachi Chalantika Club?
From Panchami, 16 October 2026 (Friday), to Dashami (Bijoya Dashami), 21 October 2026 (Wednesday). Ashtami, the busiest day, is 19 October 2026 (Monday).