Kalighat Travel Guide

Kolkata

Diwali and Holi could be the most spoken about festivals of India, but the biggest revelry in Bengal, Durga Pujo festival which takes place for 5 days(apparently) in Autumn is worth the mention to the culture and Art connoisseurs around the world. Being a Bengali,though I’m residing abroad in US for  many years now, each year my heart wails and I turn restless if I’m not able to make it to my homeland to get the smell of Autumn and Durga Pujo.  It brings me immense pride to introduce you all about the festival in my culture and place of birth. This is the annual celebration of Hindu religion revering the Homecoming of Ma Durga, the Goddess representing Shakti or Female Strength &power. Its a multi day festival that features elaborate temples, pandals(stage decorations) , scriptures, performance arts, fairs, food, oceanic count of crowds and lots of fun. This is that time of the year where artists from every corner of West Bengal come together and put their sweat for months and months in preparing these works of grandeur Art,  just to treat our eyes on these special five days in Autumn, Sept/Oct. During this time, people of every age group, religious backgrounds, caste and languages come together to be lost equally in this revelry of absolute food and fun. Visitors from all over the country as also from many parts of the world throng in to be enthralled by such massive creativity display at one place. #mycityofkolkata #durgapujoinkolkata #festivaltime
Diwali and Holi could be the most spoken about festivals of India, but the biggest revelry in Bengal, Durga Pujo festival which takes place for 5 days(apparently) in Autumn is worth the mention to the culture and Art connoisseurs around the world. Being a Bengali,though I’m residing abroad in US for  many years now, each year my heart wails and I turn restless if I’m not able to make it to my homeland to get the smell of Autumn and Durga Pujo.  It brings me immense pride to introduce you all about the festival in my culture and place of birth. This is the annual celebration of Hindu religion revering the Homecoming of Ma Durga, the Goddess representing Shakti or Female Strength &power. Its a multi day festival that features elaborate temples, pandals(stage decorations) , scriptures, performance arts, fairs, food, oceanic count of crowds and lots of fun. This is that time of the year where artists from every corner of West Bengal come together and put their sweat for months and months in preparing these works of grandeur Art,  just to treat our eyes on these special five days in Autumn, Sept/Oct. During this time, people of every age group, religious backgrounds, caste and languages come together to be lost equally in this revelry of absolute food and fun. Visitors from all over the country as also from many parts of the world throng in to be enthralled by such massive creativity display at one place. #mycityofkolkata #durgapujoinkolkata #festivaltime
Dhaks #drumsofbengal #durgapuja #festivitiesinbengal

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Top hotels in Kalighat

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata

5 out of 5
1 JBS Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.228.918 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp2.228.918
Rp2.630.123 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
Excellent room and facilities

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

ITC Royal Bengal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

4 out of 5
CB 218 Action Area 1C New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.021.402 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp1.021.402
Rp1.072.472 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
My family liked the hotel.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

5 out of 5
Plot No CBD 2 Action Area II New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.569.530 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
Rp1.569.530
Rp1.852.045 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
Good staff, excellent room, clean, great views, everything worked.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata

5 out of 5
4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.321.789 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp2.321.789
Rp2.739.711 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
Attentive staff were everywhere, service was excellent, food wonderful, room very good….an all round great experience…..thoroughly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel

5 out of 5
CF Block(Newtown), Action Area 1C Barasat West Bengal
The price is Rp1.188.756 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp1.188.756
Rp1.248.194 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Room was good. Stuff very helpful and courteous. Will stay again and highly recommend.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences Hotel
Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
The price is Rp2.247.492 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp2.247.492
Rp2.652.041 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kolkata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
Room was very good and staff amenities excellent!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Taj Bengal
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Other neighbourhoods around Kalighat

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New Alipore

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in New Alipore and surrounding area, you can visit South City Mall and Alipore Zoo.

New Alipore
During Durga Pooja, the Entire City of Kolkata is shining with vibrant colors and light for all 9 days of Navratri festival. People from various caste and creeds come together to pray to Goddess Durga for courage and determination to fight and achieve victory over all obstacles in their lives.
Its a real treat for your eyes and your tongue to be present in Kolkata during Durga Poojo!!
#lifeatexpedia #lights

South Kolkata

While you're in South Kolkata, take in top sights like Alipore Zoo or Gariahat Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Netaji Bhavan Station or Jatin Das Park Station.

South Kolkata
Vidyasagar Setu bridge over Hooghly River in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Beautiful Aerial panoramic view

Ballygunge

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Ballygunge. Make a stop by Shrine Basilica Bandel or Quest Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ballygunge Station to get around town.

Ballygunge
Victoria memorial in kolkata

Bhowanipore

3/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Bhowanipore, check out sights like Forum Shopping Mall or Camac Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rabindra Sadan Station or Netaji Bhavan Station.

Bhowanipore
times change and with that wheels of fortunes. What was happening place decades back remain a mere shadow of its past. Today it is mere survival till the inevitable #UrbanJungle

Tollygunge

When in Tollygunge and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South City Mall or Gariahat Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station or Netaji Station.

Tollygunge
Park Street,Kolkata, India - 12th November 2020 : Park street Camac Street crossing is decorated with diwali lights for Diwali or deepabali. It is the festival of light, good over darkness, evil.

Park Street

4/5(13 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Park Street, you might enjoy attractions like Camac Street and Park Street Cemetery. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Park Street Station to see more of the city.

Park Street


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