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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
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
Honestly, no matter how much I enjoy exploring the world cuisine, I am proud to be a Bengali when it comes to my Food habits. Our tastebuds are meant for some delicious recipes on earth quintessential to a regular Bengali Home. We Bengalis have big appetite for a platter which typically has 5-7 types of starters to Main course to 5 types of Desserts. The reason why we have more number or occasions than the days in a year, as it is said in Bengali, Baro(12) mashe(months) Tero (13) parbon(rituals). 😂 Now there are two types of Bengalis and we have our own share of kinds of recipes. People from East Bengal, aka Bangladesh who migrated to Indian side of Bengal(West Bengal in India) are called Bangals and I was born in West Bengal, hence I am a Ghoti! There has always existed a Cold War between Bangals and Ghotis as to who makes the best of ‘Chingri Malaikari or Ilish Bhapa. Despite everything , we forget all our inside wars once the food platter is in front.One thing is for sure, if not for the Bangals we wouldn’t have gotten the Chingri Malaikari and Ilish Recipes. This is a platter prepared by my Mother-In-Law during one of the rituals when I was on vacation to Home during the festivities, last month. Isn’t it gorgeous?! 😍 Happy Tummy! 😋#GoodEats

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Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal

5 out of 5
34 B Belvedere Road Alipore Kolkata West Bengal
The price is AU$213 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$213
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (430 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing everyday! Staff was phenomenal and very kind and extremely helpful, such as Sandip The room was always cleaned everyday and the staff was so sweet. It really was an amazing stay. Would return again!

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Taj Bengal
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 AU$181 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$181
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (298 reviews)
I regularly stay at ITC Royal Bengal whenever I visit Kolkata, and since 2022 it has been my preferred hotel for my trips to India. I usually stay for 2–3 weeks each year, and the hotel generally offers a high standard of comfort and hospitality. A special mention to Jay from the Bell Desk, who has ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 AU$82 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$82
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (162 reviews)
Good place

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

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 AU$104 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$104
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (177 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 AU$217 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$217
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (280 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata
Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata

5 out of 5
City Center New Town Barasat West Bengal
The price is AU$117 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$117
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barasat. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
Staff courteous, generally clean. None of the bathroom sliding barn doors close. Np privacy while in the bathroom.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Taj City Centre New Town Kolkata
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Alipur

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
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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
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, pandal

Kalighat

While you're in Kalighat, take in top sights like Nirmal Hriday or Shibananda Dham, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kalighat Station or Jatin Das Park Station.

Kalighat
They are now struggling for survival - the cabin restaurants was the busy with activities till a few decades back. While the footfalls have fallen in recent times, what remains constant is the quality of the food. Truly they innovated certain dishes which has become part of mainstream food. Afghani cutlet is one such dish. While cutlet was more an innovation of colonial people in Indian kitchens, dipping it into a tomato based gravy rich with vegetables is what Afghani Cutlet is all about. #GootEats

Bhowanipore

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

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Behala

While there might not be top attractions in Behala, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alipore Zoo and South City Mall.

Behala
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 Rabindra Sarobar Stadium or South City Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station or Netaji Station.

Tollygunge


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