North Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal List

North Kolkata is equivalent to old Delhi, has a lot of history and culture and that’s why pandals are very different from what you see in other parts of Kolkata. Hence, pandal-hopping is different, because it includes old narrow worn out lanes, older clubs, everything close enough to genuinely walk.

This guide will cover which pandals to visit, where are they situated and in what order you should visit them.

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North Kolkata Pandals at a Glance

Pandal	Area	Nearest Metro
Bagbazar Sarbojanin	Bagbazar	Shyambazar
Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin	Kumartuli	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Ahiritola Sarbojanin	Ahiritola	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Jagat Mukherjee Park	Shyambazar	Shyambazar
Tala Prattoy	Tala	Belgachhia
Nalin Sarkar Street	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Hatibagan Sarbojanin	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Hatibagan Nabinpally	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Kashi Bose Lane	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Md. Ali Park	Central	Mahatma Gandhi Road
College Square	College Street	Mahatma Gandhi Road
Sovabazar Beniatola	Sovabazar	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Shyampukur	Shyambazar	Shyambazar
Beadon Street	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Laltala / Chalta Bagan	Girish Park area	Girish Park
Sikdar Bagan	Hatibagan	Sovabazar-Sutanuti
Simla Byayam Samity	Central North	Girish Park
Pathuriaghata	Central North	Girish Park
Darjipara	Central North	Girish Park

The Best Walking Order

Here is a list of routes from North to South:

Sovabazar-Sutanuti Metro- walk to Ahiritola Sarbojanin (15-20 min)
Sovabazar Beniatola (5-10 min)
Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin via Abhay Mitra Street (10 min)
Bagbazar Sarbojanin via Rabindra Sarani (15-20 min)
Jagat Mukherjee Park and Shyampukur near Shyambazar (10-15 min)
the Hatibagan cluster via Bidhan Sarani, Hatibagan Sarbojanin, Hatibagan Nabinpally, Nalin Sarkar Street, Kashi Bose Lane, Sikdar Bagan, Beadon Street (20-25 min combined)
Girish Park cluster- Simla Byayam Samity, Pathuriaghata, Chalta Bagan, Laltala, Darjipara (15-20 min)
finish at MG Road Metro- Md. Ali Park and College Square (15-20 min)

Now Tala Prattoy can be a little tricky as it is in Belgachhia which is altogether a different route. You need to get a separate auto/taxi trip for this. Total time is going to be roughly around 3-4 hours of walking alone, longer with queues.

Pandal-by-Pandal

This route is the best way to visit most of the pandals without wasting any extra time and energy.

Bagbazar Sarbojanin

This is one of Kolkata’s oldest sarbojanin pujas, more institution than spectacle. There are huge crowds by the evening so make sure you visit before 7 PM or late night.

Kumartuli Park Sarbojanin

This idol is kept at the house of the man who made it by his own hands, which makes us not only appreciate the Goddess but also the craftsmanship. You can witness very Moderate crowds, if you arrive early evening then you can walk the workshop lanes.

Ahiritola Sarbojanin

This pandal has been running since the 1940s, the best part is that this place changes its full theme every year. You will get a moderate crowd here.

Jagat Mukherjee Park

This pandal is basically a community-run puja near Shyambazar, easy to visit during the time you visit the Bagbazar.

Tala Prattoy

This one is known throughout the city for large-scale, theatrical work. Expect serious queues; you should either visit this place very early or very late.

Nalin Sarkar Street

Repeatedly recognized for craftsmanship, including past Sharad Samman honors. Moderate to heavy weekend crowds.

Hatibagan Sarbojanin

Dating to 1914, grand and traditionally styled rather than installation-heavy. Heavy footfall given its long history.

Hatibagan Nabinpally

This place attracts the biggest crowds in the whole cluster; the best time to visit this place is around late morning as they are much calmer.

Kashi Bose Lane

This place has one the best theme execution year to year consistently, in the gorgeous yet narrow lanes of Hatibagan.

Md. Ali Park

This pandal is larger than life and contemporary when it comes to its theme which is very different from all the pandals around it. You’ll find huge crowds as its location is central so people from all over Kolkata gather here.

College Square

This pandal has one of the city’s most photographed places. It is so beautiful as it is built around the historic lakeside. It definitely has an Iconic status which means that this place attracts a genuinely large crowd.

Sovabazar Beniatola

This place is understated and old-school, it stays more traditional over making a huge spectacle. The crowds are mostly decent and you can easily navigate your way around.

Shyampukur

This has a quiet neighborhood puja near Shyambazar, honestly a breath of fresh air amongst the huge theme and absolutely bonkers crowd on a long evening.

Beadon Street

This place is easily walkable, within the Hatibagan, you can easily add this pandal without much extra time.

Laltala & Chalta Bagan

This is much smaller, community-focused pujas near Girish Park. You can expect less crowded than the bigger names nearby.

Sikdar Bagan

This place attracts a good amount of local following within the Hatibagan cluster; you can find moderate to ridiculous crowds depending on the day and the time.

Simla Byayam Samity

This one is organized by a historic gymnasium club, which in itself is a unique experience.

Pathuriaghata

This pandal is related to the aristocratic family, giving it a heritage feel distinct from most pujas.

Darjipara

This one is small and traditional, easy to miss but honestly calmness will make you want to stay here more.

North Kolkata’s Sabeki Character

North Kolkata isn’t competing on scale, and that’s the point. These are sabeki pujas, old-school, tradition-first celebrations run by clubs and families doing this for 80, sometimes over 100 years. Idols lean classical rather than installation-art-heavy, the lanes are narrow and genuinely built for foot traffic, and the density means you can cover four or five pandals here in the time it takes to walk between two in South Kolkata. It’s less about one jaw-dropping theme and more about the accumulated weight of walking through a part of the city that hasn’t changed much in spirit for generations.

Combine With Kumartuli & Bonedi Baris

This circuit pairs naturally with a visit to Kumartuli’s idol-making workshops and North Kolkata’s bonedi bari old aristocratic family homes running their own private-style Puja celebrations, distinct from the sarbojanin pujas above. Worth its own dedicated piece.

Practical Notes

Metro stations:

Shyambazar, Sovabazar-Sutanuti, Girish Park, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Belgachhia, and Dum Dum cover this entire circuit of Sovabazar-Sutanuti and Shyambazar carry the heaviest load.

One-way lanes:

Interior lanes around Hatibagan and Kumartuli often close to vehicles in the evening, walking beats trying to get an auto through.

Where to eat:

Street stalls along Bagbazar Street and near Hatibagan crossing for rolls, fish fry, and cutlets, quicker than sit-down spots during Puja volume.

Toilets:

Genuinely limited on this stretch; use facilities near the bigger pandals (Md. Ali Park, College Square) when you pass them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best pandal in North Kolkata?

The best pandal in North Kolkata is the Bagbazar Sarbojanin and Hatibagan Sarbojanin is for history. The Tala Prattoy for scale and spectacle.

How many pandals can I cover in North Kolkata in one day?

You can easily cover 10-14 pandals in a single evening if you plan accordingly or follow the routes above.

Which metro station is best for North Kolkata pandal hopping?

Sovabazar-Sutanuti and Shyambazar together cover a lot of the pandals including Bagbazar, Kumartuli, and Ahiritola.

Is North Kolkata or South Kolkata better for pandal hopping?

North Kolkata wins if you’re focused on tradition; and South wins on larger than life installation themes. So you can visit according to your preference.

Which is the oldest puja in North Kolkata?

The oldest puja in North Kolkata is the Bagbazar Sarbojanin.

Can I walk between North Kolkata pandals?

Yes, that’s the defining feature of this circuit, unlike South Kolkata where distances often require transport.