Kolkata · India
Best time for Kolkata: October to February; Durga Puja season is spectacular but crowded and expensive. Use this page to choose the right travel month based on weather, crowding, prices and which activities are likely to operate smoothly.
October to February
Durga Puja season is spectacular but crowded and expensive
Conditions vary year to year — check live weather and event calendars before locking dates.
Daily per-person planning bands: budget ₹1,800, mid-range ₹3,500, premium ₹7,000; .
October to February; Durga Puja season is spectacular but crowded and expensive
Park Street for food/nightlife; Esplanade/New Market for central access
Victoria Memorial and Park Street food scene
Durga Puja changes transport, hotel rates and crowd patterns dramatically.
Park Street is the easiest base for food and evening plans.
Use October to March as the seed window, but verify weather, local events and current prices before finalizing dates.
Cheaper windows usually fall outside peak season, but savings can be offset by weather, closures or weaker transport options.
Run a date poll, compare cost bands and pick the option with the best balance of attendance, weather and budget.
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