Peak Season
Kolkata in October
West Bengal, India
October Kolkata during Durga Puja is the single greatest cultural spectacle in India. UNESCO-recognized. 5 days where 15 million people pandal-hop through art installations that redefine temporary architecture. If you visit India once, this is when.
The October story
Durga Puja is non-negotiable bucket list
Why October scores 5/5
Weather
Durga Puja โ the greatest show
Roads & Access
from nearest city: NH-16, NH-19 โ excellent
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: Multiple stations. ambulance: 108 + private ambulances. police station: Multiple stations, Kolkata Police very active, tourist helpline. nearest hospital: SSKM Hospital, AMRI, Apollo Gleneagles, Fortis โ world-class options
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) โ Tram rides โ kids love the vintage trams, Victoria Memorial gardens are huge play areas, Science City is world-class interactive science, Food paradise โ every kid finds something they love, Metro is easy and air-conditioned
Elevation
9m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โeveryone
Who should think twice
- โInsane crowds during Puja week
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter โ city at its best |
| February | 5/5 | February keeps the cultural momentum. The city's theatre season peaks, College Street bookshops spill onto pavements, and Victoria Memorial gardens are picnic-perfect. |
| March | 4/5 | March warms the city but mornings are still gentle. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon + early monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon retreating, Durga Puja prep |
| Octoberviewing | 5/5 | Durga Puja โ the greatest show |
| November | 5/5 | Peak season โ post-Puja calm |
| December | 5/5 | Winter peak โ Christmas on Park Street |
Practical Details
How to reach
NH-16, NH-19 โ excellent
Elevation
9m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Nearby in West Bengal scoring high in October
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