Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Bengal Announces Puja Parikrama Buses From September 17
West Bengal plans special transport services for people visiting Durga Puja celebrations.
These services will run from September 17 to 21.
People will be able to use buses, trams and boats to visit important Puja locations.
Some routes will show heritage homes, known as bonedi baris, that hold traditional celebrations.
Special routes will connect Kolkata with places such as Barasat, Howrah and Barrackpore.
Some travel packages will include food.
A tram trip with snacks and tea or coffee will cost adults Rs 800.
The department is also planning to add 300 buses before the festival.
Officials are considering night buses, but their timings have not been announced.
Special Puja Parikrama services will operate from September 17 to 21.
Regular, air-conditioned, CNG, tram and waterway services will connect Puja destinations.
Routes will cover heritage and bonedi barir celebrations across Kolkata and nearby areas.
Special services will operate from Barasat, Howrah, Barrackpore and other locations.
The department plans to add 300 buses before the Pujas, while night-service timings remain undecided.
- Who
- The Bengal Transport Department, led in the announcement by Transport Minister Arjun Singh, will operate the services.
- What
- Special Puja Parikrama buses, trams and waterway services will transport festival visitors.
- When
- The main services are scheduled for September 17 to 21; night-bus timings have not yet been decided.
- Where
- Routes will cover North and South Kolkata, surrounding areas, Barasat, Howrah, Barrackpore and other locations.
- Why
- The services are intended to carry Puja visitors and reduce traffic pressure on city roads.
- Main service dates
- September 17-21
- Transport modes
- Regular and AC buses, CNG/AC buses, trams and waterways
- Covered areas
- North and South Kolkata, nearby areas, Barasat, Howrah and Barrackpore
- Planned fleet addition
- 300 buses before the Pujas
- Tram package
- Rs 800 per adult, including snacks and tea or coffee
- Waterway service
- Puja Parikrama services will operate from Millennium Park
- Night buses
- The department is considering continuing them, but timings are undecided