Pujo ParikramaOpen appWBTC Puja Parikrama 2026: AC tram, bus and launch tours
West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is running its Puja Parikrama tours from 17 October (Saturday) to 21 October 2026 (Wednesday): guided rides to the pujas by AC bus, AC tram and river launch, with tickets sold per seat. Below are the routes and fares as reported on 8 October. Book, and check the final times and fares, at wbtconline.in.
The tours at a glance
| Tour | When | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AC tram parikrama | 17, 18 and 20 October | ₹800 per person |
| Ganga launch parikrama | Saptami to Navami (check dates when you book) | ₹800 per person (age 5 and up) |
| Bonedi bari (heritage homes) parikrama | Saptami to Navami (check dates when you book) | ₹2,400 per person from Esplanade, ₹2,500 from Barasat |
| Suburban pujas parikrama | 17, 18 and 20 October | ₹1,000 per person from Howrah or Tollygunge, ₹1,100 from Dunlop or Barrackpore |
Routes, times and fares
AC tram parikrama এসি ট্রামে পুজো পরিক্রমা
- By: AC tram
- When: 17, 18 and 20 October
- Starts: 10 am from Esplanade
- Route: Esplanade to Shyambazar in the north, then south to Gariahat, and back to Esplanade.
- Pandals: Kashi Bose Lane, Hatibagan Sarbojanin, Nalin Sarkar Street, Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park
- Fare: ₹800 per person. A welcome drink, tea or coffee and a snack pack.
Ganga launch parikrama গঙ্গাবক্ষে লঞ্চে পুজো পরিক্রমা
- By: River launch
- When: Saptami to Navami (check dates when you book)
- Starts: From Millennium Park
- Route: Up the river past Howrah to Ahiritola Ghat, then by AC bus to the north Kolkata pandals; about 5 hours in all, ending at Millennium Park.
- Fare: ₹800 per person (age 5 and up). Food on board.
Bonedi bari (heritage homes) parikrama বনেদি বাড়ির পুজো পরিক্রমা
- By: AC Volvo bus
- When: Saptami to Navami (check dates when you book)
- Starts: 8 am from Esplanade (report by 7:30 am); also from Barasat
- Route: Old family pujas of north and south Kolkata, with Belur Math.
- Pandals: Belur Math Durga Puja
- Fare: ₹2,400 per person from Esplanade, ₹2,500 from Barasat
Suburban pujas parikrama শহরতলির পুজো পরিক্রমা
- By: AC bus
- When: 17, 18 and 20 October
- Starts: Morning, from Howrah, Tollygunge, Dunlop or Barrackpore
- Route: The big pujas of the suburbs; the stops are on the booking page.
- Fare: ₹1,000 per person from Howrah or Tollygunge, ₹1,100 from Dunlop or Barrackpore
Or go on your own
A tour suits elders, first-timers and anyone who'd rather not plan. If you'd rather choose your own pandals and times, the metro is the cheapest way round: see pandals near every metro station, the ready-made walking trails and the best pandals of 2026.
Sources
- ThePrint (PTI): WBTC to run special Puja Parikrama services from Oct 17 to 21
- Aaj Tak Bangla, 7 October 2026
- TV9 Bangla: AC tram parikrama, ₹800
- TV9 Bangla: launch parikrama from Millennium Park
- Zee 24 Ghanta: WBTC Durga Puja Parikrama 2026
- Banglahunt: Puja Parikrama 2026 routes and fares
We aren't connected to WBTC and don't sell these tickets. Fares and times are from news reports as of 8 October; WBTC's booking page is the final word.
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Frequently asked questions
What is WBTC Puja Parikrama 2026?
Guided puja tours run by West Bengal Transport Corporation from 17 October (Saturday) to 21 October 2026 (Wednesday), by AC bus, AC tram and river launch. You buy a seat and the tour takes you round a set list of pujas.
How do I book the WBTC Puja Parikrama?
Book online at wbtconline.in, or at WBTC (CTC) counters such as the Esplanade tram depot.
What is the AC tram puja parikrama fare?
₹800 per person, on 17, 18 and 20 October, starting 10 am from Esplanade. A welcome drink, tea or coffee and a snack pack.
Which pandals does the AC tram parikrama cover?
Kashi Bose Lane, Hatibagan Sarbojanin, Nalin Sarkar Street, Ekdalia Evergreen, Singhi Park, on a loop from Esplanade to Shyambazar and Gariahat.