Kolkata is renowned for grandly celebrating art, culture, history, and heritage. Bengalis’ love for books is unparalleled and events such as book fairs rejoice and ignite our passion for reading more books and learning new things. Bibliophiles in Kolkata and neighbouring places await the International Book Fair every year. With less than two weeks for the event to commence, we present a guide to reach the venue, especially for first-time visitors.
How To Reach The Kolkata Book Fair Venue?
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Scheduled from January 28 to February 9, 2025, Boimela Prangan will host the glorious book fair. Since its inauguration, Germany will be the Focal Theme Country for the first time. From exploring hundreds of book stalls to gorgings on loads of yummy dishes, the experience of visiting Boimela has always been the most joyful.
Are you a resident of Kolkata? If yes, reaching Boimela Prangan is a hassle-free journey. Metro is surely the quickest transportation mode. Book tickets for the Salt Lake Sector V metro station on the Green Line. You can reach the elevated metro station on the East-West corridor in a short time. Expect a crowd during the peak hours. So, plan your journey to reach the book fair accordingly.
More Transportation Modes
If you are not from Kolkata, catching a train is the cheapest way to reach your destination. Catch a local train from your nearest station and travel to the Bidhannagar Road railway station. Once you walk out of the station, grab an auto or hop on a bus to Boimela Prangan.
Instead of public transport facilities, you can also book Ola/ Uber and reach the Kolkata Book Fair venue. Usually, it takes around 15-20 minutes to reach the ground. However, traffic may delay your journey.
Final Tips:
- Wear comfortable shoes as the venue is huge and exploring every corner is a must to experience everything that the book fair has to offer
- Carry a bag for your book purchases
- If you plan to visit the fair during the daytime, carry an umbrella if you don’t like being under the sun for a long time
Bibliophiles, are you excited to visit the Kolkata Book Fair?
Where: Boimela Prangan, Karunamoyee, Saltlake
When: January 28 — February 9, 2025
Time: 12 PM — 8 PM
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