When you hear the soft rhythm of the dhaakis, smell the whiff of home-made sweets, feel that unusual nip in the air, see people hustling in all revelry, you know that the spirit of festivity has broken loose all over Bengal! It is that time of the year again. Pujo is here!
As the City of Joy gears up to celebrate the biggest festival of the year, we are committed to #KeepKolkataMoving with the ultimate Durga Puja Ride Guide 2017. Whether you want to go for adda sessions with your gang of friends, savour that new dish offered on the block or go pandal hopping, we’ve got you covered!
YOUR DURGA PUJA RIDE GUIDE 2017
Top 10 Pandals
Travel ProTips
Top 5 Restaurants
Top 10 Pandals
So, are you ready for all night celebrations on the streets? We’ve curated the top pandals that need to be on your bucket list this Pujo. Check out the most anticipated pandals you don’t want to miss!
Tridhara
Bose Pukur
Sikdar Bagan
Kumartali
Badamtala
Tridhara
Sreebhumi
Sreebhumi
Bhaghajatin
| Badamtala Ashar Sangha | Promising a captivating visit, this pandal is dedicated to the tourism partnership between the US and India. Observe city skylines like never before. |
| Bose Pukur Sitala Mandir | Made entirely by more than 2 million pipe segments, this pandal depicts the unique nature of water pipes, used not only to drain out waste water, but also to water fields of crops. |
| Kumartuli Sarbojanin | Kumartuli is the area from where all the legendary clary artisans of Durga idols come from. This pandal is a tribute to these great artists, who have produced the grandest idols in the past decades. |
| Ahritola Sarbajanin Durgatsab | Walk in and witness the circle of life. Through the form of spheres, the theme of mel bandhan is shown. If you believe in the saying what goes around comes around, be sure to stop by. |
| Sikdar Bagan Sadharan | Boasting of a huge Lord Shiva idol, the theme this year is destruction & construction. It is believed that Lord Shiva took poison to save mankind and hence is the centre of attraction for this theme. |
| Suruchi Sangha | One of the most famous pandals every Pujo, Suruchi Sangha promises a display of surprises around unity in diversity. The pandal is built entirely from bamboo sticks! |
| Deshapriya Park | Ever been to the White Temple in Thailand? You have now! Made entirely in white, this pandal is expecting more than 50 lakh people! |
| Sreebhumi Durga Puja | See it to believe it, a replica of the Bahubali Palace. Make your way through the feet of the elephant and be guided by themed lights to the pandal. |
| Tridhara Sammilani | Get ready for your jaw to drop at the vibrant colours with a theme of Modernism – a boon or a curse. At a time when rapid urbanisation has pushed Nature into the backseat, Devi Durga is arriving to restore the ecological balance. |
| Bhaghajatin B & C Block Durgotsav | Created by renowned artist Sabyasachi Pal, the theme of antipollution is amplified through green signals all around. |
Travel Pro Tips
Uber Pick Up Points
We’ve identified 30 areas surrounding pandals expected to have very high footfall in the city. In your app, watch out for messages to pop up to guide you to the nearest Uber pick up point. In the areas surrounding pandals, keep an eye out for clearly marked pick up points.
Pandal Hopping with uberHIRE
We recently launched uberHIRE in Kolkata to make your pandal hopping travel easy. Now book rides with multiple stops for upto 8 hrs. Minimum fare, of Rs. 749 for 30km or 3hrs whichever is earlier, must be paid in cash at the start of your trip.
Enter the promo code PUJA200 under the ‘Payment’ section of your Uber app & unlock FLAT Rs.200 OFF your next uberHIRE trip. Valid till Oct 1.
Your Safety is Our Priority
We understand that unforeseen medical emergencies don’t stop during the pujas and it might be difficult to get a ride during this time. We are offering discounted fares on UberGO and UberX to and from 20 hospitals in the city from 9PM to 7AM for ten days from the 25th of September. Your safety is always our priority.
Special Deals with Top 5 Restaurants
Ride in an Uber to any of these hotspots and flash your Uber receipt* to unlock a FREE special drink or appetiser! These brilliant folks have partnered with us to show you some Pujo love from September 25 – October 1. Are you hungry yet?
Now that we’ve got you prepared as always, let the Pujo celebrations begin. This Durga Puja, may the sound of dhak always be in rhythm!
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