Kolkata’s famous Durga Puja pandals can be easily accessible via the city’s dependable Metro system. The Metro boasts three primary lines: the Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash), the Green Line (Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V), and the Purple Line (Esplanade to Joka). With punctual services, air-conditioned carriages, and budget-friendly fares, the Metro has emerged as one of the most convenient modes of transport within the city. Since many popular pandals are located near Metro stations, you can avoid heavy traffic and reach your favourite puja spots quickly.
Let's find out which Durga Puja pandals are easily accessible by Kolkata Metro! 🚇✨
Blue Line (Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash):
- Noapara: Nwapara Udayan Sangha
- Dumdum: Sinthee Sarbojanin
- Belgachia: Tala Park Prattay, Dakshinpara, Dumdum Park Bharat Chakra, Dumdum Park Sarbajanin, Dumdum Park Tarun Dal, Sree Bhumi Sporting Club, Golaghata Sammilani, Dakshindari Youth, Telengabagan
- Shyambazar: Baghbazar Sarbojanin, Sikdar Bagan, Hatibagan Nabinpally, Nalin Sarkar Street, Hatibagan Sarbojonin, Kashi Bose Lane, Lalabagan Nabankur
- Shobhabazar: Sovabazar Rajbari, Jagat Mukherjee Park, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, Kumartuli Park, Beniatola Sarbojonin, Ahiritola Sarbojonin
- Girish Park: Jorasanko Sadharan, Chorebagan Sarbojonin, Simla Byayam Samity, Chaltabagan Lohapatty
- MG Road: Muhammad Ali Park, College Square, Santosh Mitra Square, Sealdah Athletic Club
- Central: Subodh Mallick Square, Kapalitola Sarbajanin
- Chandni Chowk: Janbazar Rajbari, Taltala Sarbojanin
- Rabindra Sadan: Chakraberia Sarbojanin
- Netaji Bhavan: 68 Pally, 76 Pally, Bhowanipur 75 Pally, 22 Pally (Northern Park), Paddapukur Youth, Harish Park, Agradut Udaya Sangha, Swadhin Sangha
- Jatin Das Park: Jatin Das Park, 23 Pally, Forward Club, Matri Mandir, Bakul Bagan, Maddox Square
- Kalighat: Suruchi Sangha, Chetla Agrani, 66 Pally, Badamtala Ashar Sangha, Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, Ballygunge Cultural, Hindusthan Park, Hindusthan Club, Singhi Park, Ekdalia Evergreen, Bosepukur Sitala Mandir, Rajdanga Naba Uday Sangha
- Rabindra Sarobar: Mudiali, Shib Mandir
- Mahanayak Uttam Kumar: Haridevpur 41 Pally, Vivekananda Park, Ajeya Sanghati, New Sporting Club, Barisha Club
- Netaji: Naktala Pally Unnayan Samity
- Masterda Surya Sen: Regent Park, Roynagar Unyan Samity
- Gitanjali (Naktala): Naktala Udayan Sangha, Baishnabghata Balak Samity
- Kavi Nazrul: Naba Durga, Garia Mitali, Tarun Sathi, Shyama Pally, Kamdahari Purbapara
- Shahid Khudiram: Patuli Sarbojanin
- Kavi Subhash: Santoshpur Lake Pally, Santoshpur Trikon Park, Pally Mangal
Green Line (Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V):
- Sealdah: Sealdah Athletic Club, College Square, Santosh Mitra Square
- Phoolbagan: Beliaghata 33 Pally, Kankurgachi Jubak Brinda, Lalabagan Nabankur
- Saltlake Stadium: IB Block, GB Block
- Bengal Chemical: Swapnar Bagan Yubak Brinda, Mitali Sangha kankurgachi
- City Centre: EC Block, FD Block, AB Block, AD Block, BD Block
- Central Park: AE Block, AG Block, AH Block
- Karunamoyee: BL Block, AK Block, AJ Block, BJ Block, FE Block
Purple Line (Esplanade to Joka):
- Behala Bazar: Behala Nutan Dal, Friends Club, Behala Notun Sangha
- Behala Chowrasta: Barisha Sarbojonin, Barisha Club, Players Corner Club, State Bank Park
Tips for Pandal Hopping via Kolkata Metro:
To avoid the crowd during Durga Puja, start your pandal hopping early in the afternoon. Stay updated on the extended Metro schedule. Esplanade station is an important interchange where the Blue, Green, and Purple lines connect.
Shobhabazar Metro Station is close to the historic Shobhabazar Rajbari. It also serves as the gateway to some of North Kolkata’s iconic pandals, including Jagat Mukherjee Park, Kumartuli Sarbojanin, and Ahiritola Sarbojanin. Among them, Kumartuli is famous for its traditional idol-making.
From Kalighat station, you can easily reach popular South Kolkata pandals like Chetla Agrani, Deshapriya Park, Tridhara Sammilani, Ballygunge Cultural, and Ekdalia Evergreen.
Take the Green Line Metro to Salt Lake Karunamoyee station. Many famous Salt Lake pandals, such as FD Block, AK Block, and BJ Block, are nearby and can be reached with a short walk or an auto ride.
For a smooth journey, use the “Metro Ride Kolkata” app or a smart card.