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6 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Kolkata For A Quick Independence Day Break
From Mousuni Island to Jhargram, discover 6 lesser-known places near Kolkata for an easy Independence Day weekend escape
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How Marble Palace Keeps Kolkata's Intimate Rath Yatra Tradition Alive
Discover the Marble Palace Rath Yatra in Kolkata, where heritage, Lord Jagannath, tradition and community come together each July
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Your Ultimate Weekend Guide 2026: Top Events In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bengaluru
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting weekend events across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru—featuring concerts, food festivals, cultural shows, workshops, and more to plan the perfect outing
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The Kolkata Night Drive That Is Rewriting The Story Of Heritage Tourism
How one man's 'lane walking' habit — and 200 generous strangers — gave Kolkata's forgotten buildings their most radiant chapter yet
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Hyatt Spotlights Experiential Hospitality With 'Together by Hyatt' Event In Kolkata
Hyatt Regency Kolkata hosted Together By Hyatt 2026, bringing together hospitality leaders, corporate planners and industry partners to discuss experiential travel trends
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Your Ultimate Weekend Guide 2026: Top Events In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bengaluru
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting weekend events across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru—featuring concerts, food festivals, cultural shows, workshops and more to plan the perfect outing
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Your Ultimate Weekend Guide 2026: Top Events In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bengaluru
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting April weekend events across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru—featuring concerts, food festivals, cultural shows, workshops and more to plan the perfect outing
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Your Ultimate February Weekend Guide 2026: Top Events In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bengaluru
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting February weekend events across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru—featuring concerts, food festivals, cultural shows, workshops and more to plan the perfect outing
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Dragon Dances, Lanterns And Festive Feasts: A Guide To Chinese New Year Celebrations In Kolkata
This February, Kolkata celebrates the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities in its historic Chinatown. Dragon dances, red lanterns, traditional rituals and authentic Chinese cuisine promise a spectacular start to the Year of the Fire Horse
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Life Matters: Kolkata Metro Launches Anti-Suicide Audio Message On The Blue Line
Kolkata Metro has begun broadcasting an audio message across stations on the North–South (Blue Line) corridor, urging commuters in distress not to attempt suicide and directing them to 24x7 counselling services
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10 Unique Museums In Kolkata Worth Visiting
From India’s only Boat Museum to Tagore’s ancestral home and rare folk art collections, these unique museums reveal Kolkata’s layered history, river culture and intellectual legacy
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Your Ultimate January Weekend Guide 2026: Top Events In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai & Bengaluru
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting January weekend events across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru—featuring concerts, food festivals, cultural shows, workshops and more to plan the perfect outing
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Kolkata Metro To Run Additional Trains On New Year’s Eve With Extended Blue Line Services
Kolkata Metro will operate eight extra Blue Line services on December 31 to handle the New Year’s Eve rush, with late-night timings and key departure points from Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram stations to ease travel for revelers across the city
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Christmas 2025: Kolkata Metro To Run Late-Night Blue Line Services To Ease Festive Travel
Kolkata Metro Railway will operate late-night services on the Blue Line on Christmas Day, December 25, extending last train timings till around 10.30 pm. Here is everything commuters need to know about routes, stations and schedules
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World’s Tallest Messi Statue Ready For Unveiling In Kolkata
Football fever has taken over Kolkata with Lionel Messi set to touch down on December 13. With Suárez and De Paul by his side, Messi will unveil a massive 70-foot statue and take part in a series of high-profile events across the city
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Last Long Weekend Of 2025: Best Offbeat Getaways Near Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Bangalore
Make the most of the last long weekend of 2025 with India’s hidden getaways! From Himalayan retreats and serene hill stations to secluded beaches and waterfalls, discover offbeat destinations near Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and beyond
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Weekend Events In Kolkata: 5 Things To Do In The 'City Of Joy'
Dive into Kolkata’s vibrant culture with theatre, live music, heritage walks, immersive film screenings, and culinary experiences. From exploring historic neighbourhoods to buzzing cafe pop-ups, there’s something for every explorer in the City of Joy
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Kali Puja 2025: How Kolkata Celebrates The Goddess Of Power And Protection
In Kolkata, the City of Kali, Diwali takes a different form. Kali Puja 2025 celebrates the fierce yet nurturing goddess in midnight rituals, glowing pandals, ancient chants, and temple offerings that embody Bengal’s devotion to divine feminine power
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Kolkata Traffic Restrictions Announced Ahead of Kali Puja Celebrations From October 20–21
Kolkata Traffic Police have announced road closures and traffic restrictions ahead of Kali Puja on October 20. Several key roads will be closed, and vehicle movement regulated to ensure public safety and smooth flow during the festival celebrations
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Diwali 2025: Weekend Road Trips To Take From Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, And Kolkata
Make the most of the long Diwali weekend with these short road trips from India’s biggest cities – from misty hill escapes to beach towns
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Experiencing Durga Puja In Kolkata With My Friends: Rituals, Biryani & A City That Never Sleeps
More than a festival, Durga Puja in Kolkata is a living story of inclusivity, friendship, and unforgettable memories
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Where Kolkata Shops For Durga Puja: A Local’s Guide To The Best Bazaars And Boutiques
From the shop lanes of New Market to the book-strewn alleys of College Street and the handloom havens of Dakshinapan, Kolkata’s shopping districts come alive during Durga Puja. Here’s where to go, plan, and what to pick up for your festive haul
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Delhi’s Mini Kolkata: Inside CR Park’s Spectacular Durga Puja Celebrations
From dhak beats to mishti and bhog, CR Park brings the magic of Kolkata’s Durga Puja right to Delhi streets
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10 Best Durga Puja Pandals To See In Kolkata This Year
From Kumartuli’s artistry to Sreebhumi’s grandeur, Durga Puja 2025 in Kolkata dazzles with creativity and tradition. Here are the 10 best pandals you must see this festive season
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From Mumbai To Kolkata: Where To Celebrate Navratri 2025 Outside Gujarat
From Mumbai’s glitzy Garba to Kolkata’s Durga Puja, discover the vibrant Navratri spirit across India’s cities
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Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis Get A Festive Makeover For Durga Puja 2025
This Durga Puja, Kolkata’s beloved yellow taxis return to the spotlight as rolling artworks. Forty cabs, each designed by contemporary artists, capture four decades of festive creativity and give new life to an icon of the streets
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Durga Puja 2025 In Kolkata: A Celebration Of Culture, Craft, And Community
Kolkata’s Durga Puja is a vibrant showcase of creativity, where the city’s streets become living galleries of spectacular art. This collective effort of thousands of artisans is why UNESCO honoured it as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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Durga Puja 2025: Inside This Year’s Most Creative Durga Puja Pandals In Kolkata
Kolkata comes alive with Durga Puja, a UNESCO-recognised festival that turns the city into a vast open-air gallery. This year’s pandals explore themes from folk traditions and food security to inflation and the world of detective Byomkesh Bakshi
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Kolkata Reels Under Torrential Rainfall Just Days Before Durga Puja
Relentless overnight rainfall has submerged large parts of Kolkata, bringing the city to a standstill. Roads are flooded, traffic is stalled, and many homes are waterlogged, disrupting life and threatening preparations for Durga Puja, just days away
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Kolkata Metro Launches Tourist Smart Card For Unlimited Travel During Durga Puja
Kolkata Metro has launched a Tourist Smart Card for Durga Puja 2025, offering unlimited rides for 3 or 5 days. With daily footfall set to rise, the initiative aims to ease travel. Extra trains will also run on Mahalaya to manage early morning crowds
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Heritage Homes To Riverside Retreats: Best Places To Stay In Kolkata During Durga Puja
If you’re in Kolkata during Durga Puja, choose a stay that adds to the magic—a riverside hotel or a heritage mansion. Polo Floatel, Glenburn penthouse, Red Bari, and Calcutta Bungalow offer characterful, memorable experiences for your festive visit
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Forts To Farmhouses: 8 Hotels In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Bengaluru For A Post-Durga Puja Staycation
After the lights, sounds, and celebrations of Durga Puja, it’s time to slow down. From royal rajbaris to riverside villas and container homes, here are 8 weekend getaways to help you recharge in style
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