Planning your Durga Puja pandal-hopping in Kolkata is now super easy! With this cool Metro Guide, you can type in the name of any pandal or metro station you want to visit. It instantly shows you which metro line to take, which station to get off at, and gives you direct Google Maps walking or travel directions with just a single tap. No more getting lost in the festival crowds, just pick your favorite pandals, hop on the metro, and enjoy the biggest festival of the year!
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Kolkata Metro Guide: Durga Puja Q&A
During Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami, the Kolkata Metro runs special all-night services on the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash) and Green Line (Howrah Maidan to Sector V). Trains operate from 1:00 PM until 4:00 AM, arriving every 6–8 minutes during peak hours.
Shyambazar and Shobhabazar Sutanuti are the primary gateway stations. Shyambazar connects commuters to Bagbazar Sarbojanin and Hatibagan, while Shobhabazar serves Kumartuli Park, Sovabazar Rajbari, and Ahiritola.
Kalighat and Rabindra Sarobar are the best stations. Kalighat provides walking access to Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, and Ekdalia Evergreen. Rabindra Sarobar is the closest stop for Mudiali and Shib Mandir.
The Green Line is the direct transit route for Salt Lake pandals. Disembark at Karunamoyee or Central Park stations for quick access to prominent block pujas like FD Block, AK Block, and AE Block.
To manage severe crowd congestion, the metro frequently restricts single-journey token sales during the main festival days. Commuters should purchase smart cards or use the Aamar Kolkata Metro app to generate paperless QR code tickets.
Road closures and no-entry restrictions for private vehicles typically begin between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM and remain in effect until 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM the following morning from Tritiya through Dashami.
Parking along major arterial roads and within a 1–2 kilometer radius of mega pandals is strictly prohibited. The Kolkata Police set up designated parking lots well outside the barricaded zones; visitors must park there and walk.
The most reliable resource is the official Kolkata Traffic Police Puja Guide Map, available on kolkatatrafficpolice.gov.in and their official social media handles.