Nothing feels more wonderful than entering a Durga Puja pandal and witnessing the magnificent craftsmanship of artisans reflected in idols and surroundings. Though the experience is fantastic, get ready to walk a lot and get lost in between the crowd, if you do not know directions well. If you are new to Kolkata, booking Durga Puja tours, packages and passes is a great idea. You will get access to many places and have someone around to take you to the right places.
Enjoy Hassle-Free Pandal Hopping Experiences With These Durga Puja Tours, Packages & Passes
Get your hands on one of these packages to ditch the intense crowd outside most pujo pandals. Walking on jam-packed streets and finding the directions of pandals is not easy, especially if this is your first time celebrating Durga Puja in the City of Joy. Chances are you will get confused, frustrated, and tired waking around; sharing my opinions as an experienced local.
Many streets and roads are often diverted or restricted for vehicular movement to control the major footfall. So, to avoid any inconveniences, choosing a reliable package is a great solution. All you need to do is book your preferred tour. The rest responsibilities are of the organisers of packages, tours, and passes. Book one ASAP and start making plans already. So, what are you waiting for?
1. Bonedi Barir Durga Puja Parikrama Package
Visiting heritage homes and witnessing the magnificence of Durga Puja rituals is a mesmerising experience. If you wish to head to some of the city’s most iconic bonedi bari Durga Pujas, Kolkata Durga Puja Parikrama’s “Bonedi Barir Durga Puja Parikrama Package” is perfect. Travel on an AC Volvo bus comfortably to head to your destinations. This Durga Puja tour is scheduled for October 10.
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2. Durga Puja Walking Tour
Wear your comfiest pair of shoes to walk for around 3 hours to enjoy the immersive Durga Puja celebrations. “Durga Puja Walking Tour” by Airbnb takes you on a spectacular journey to the diverse puja pandals in the city. Not only witnessing these stunning creations but this Durga Puja tour includes culinary experiences, VIP access, and lets you explore like a local.
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3. Exotic Bangla Puja Parikrama 2024
Durga Puja Parikrama’s “Exotic Bangla Puja Parikrama 2024” package is one of the best tours to check out. From taking you to some of Kolkata’s historic pujos to serving the yummiest food, it takes care of everything. The package costs just ₹3,100 with the journey starting at 7 AM. Also, two pick-up routes are offering many points in and around Kolkata to catch the AC bus.
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4. 2024 Banglar Durga Puja Parikrama
Kolkata Durga Puja Parikrama’s “2024 Banglar Durga Puja Parikrama” package is ready to take you and other visitors on a devotional experience by heading to must-visit pujo baris on October 10. Costing ₹4,000, this package includes breakfast and a water bottle as the tour starts at 8 AM. Travel across the city on an AC bus and enjoy hassle-free travel experiences.
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Also read: 11 Heritage Homes In Kolkata Where Durga Puja Is Celebrated In A Grand Manner
5. Durga Pujor Passport 2024
If you are coming to Kolkata to explore Durga Puja pandals for the first time, get ready to walk a lot and wait in queues for a long time. We cannot promise you empty roads but there is a simple solution to avoid standing in lines for hours and enter pandals with ease. Book Insider’s “Durga Pujor Passport 2024” for just ₹499 (exclusive of taxes) for easy-going pandal hopping experiences. This pass covers 50 famous North Kolkata, South Kolkata, and Howrah pandals.
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6. Kolkatar Barowari Puja Parikrama 2024
Our recommended last Durga Puja tour on this list is “Kolkatar Barowari Puja Parikrama 2024” by Durga Puja Parikrama. The package charging ₹1,800 is scheduled for October. Another package for ₹3,000 is arranged on October 10 and 12. Savour the yummiest delicacies included in these packages. The joy of relishing delish food and the excitement of pandal hopping is a match made in heaven.
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So, tourists visiting Kolkata for Durga Puja festivities, are you booking any of these tours to explore pandals?
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