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  The Ultimate 2026 Durga Puja Kolkata Itinerary: 5 Days in the City of Joy By Reza | September 2026 | 5-Min Read In 2026, the primary Durga Puja festivities run from  October 17 (Maha Shashthi)  to  October 21 (Vijaya Dashami) .  Kolkata during this week transforms into a massive, sleepless, open-air art gallery. If you are planning to witness the greatest street festival on earth, here is your definitive day-wise guide covering the best pandals, iconic food, and crucial travel logistics. Thematic Kolkata Puja Pandals.  Source:  PHOOL  Day 1: Maha Shashthi (October 17) – The Welcome and North Kolkata Heritage The Vibe:  The Goddess is officially welcomed ( Bodhon ). The streets begin to buzz, but the crowds are still manageable, making it the best day to ease into the festival. Pandal Hopping:  Start in North Kolkata, where the pujas are steeped in nostalgia and tradition. Visit  Bagbazar Sarbojanin  (famous for its traditiona...

The name suggested a Bandel, came from the Bengali word Bandar which means "Port" in English. Since it is the port of Hooghly when the Portuguese arrived following my Mughals. Bandel Church (Basilica) and Monastery was the only relic of Portugues Settlement on the banks of the Hooghly river. The present church and monastery are said to be built in 1660 by Gomez de Soto having the keystone of the old church bearing the date 1599 over the eastern gate of the monastery. Center of Attraction is a tall ship mast that was placed in front of the church by the captain of a vessel that had encountered a storm in the Bay of Bengal and saved by the grace of Virgin Marry. There is a statue of "One lady of Happy Voyage" in the middle of the church.  There are three altars, a small organ, and several tombstones. Pope II has declared the Bandel Church as Basilica in 1988. Now it is a functional parish church attached to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Culcutta. The church has be...

Are you bored and wanted to get a break from your city life and commotion? Then you should plan your trip here. Mandarmani is one of the second most visited sea beach places in West Bengal after Digha. It is yet to be mapped as a distinguished destination for seafront and beautiful long beaches. Mandarmani is a not-so-crowded sea beach like many in India and has the potential to evolve as one of the favourite destinations of retreat and luxury. Mandarmani couple-friendly luxury hotels and resorts will never disappoint you. This destination can be a quick romancing weekend holiday package for all Bengalis in West Bengal or anyone who would like to visit. Besides lovely beaches, mandarmani also offers a thrilling and adventurous experience to tourists. Relaxing at the beach after a long walk in the morning; gazing the sun rising in the horizon The sea waves kissing the beach and the sound of it mesmerising and relaxing Travel Guide Mandarmani Video on Youtube @TheRoamingAtlas How to Reac...