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Kali Puja · 8 November 2026

Kali Puja & Diwali 2026 cabs from Kolkata

In Bengal, Diwali night is Kali Puja. In 2026 it falls on Sunday 8 November, with Bhai Phonta on Wednesday 11 November. The night is spent at temples and at the big Kali Puja pandals of Barasat and Naihati, and many families travel to Tarapith. Safar Kolkata runs temple circuits inside the city, pandal trips to the northern suburbs and outstation cabs to Tarapith.

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Kali Puja & Diwali 2026 dates

Kali Puja / Diwali
Bhai Phonta

Source: Published November 2026 festival calendars (HinduTone, BankBazaar holiday list).

Kali Puja & Diwali 2026 cab packages

AC car with driver. Pickup anywhere in Kolkata, Howrah or Salt Lake. Parking and tolls at actuals.

Kolkata Kali temple circuit

6 hours · Temple darshan on Kali Puja night

  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple
  • Kalighat Temple
  • Thanthania Kalibari
  • Firinghi Kalibari
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Barasat Kali Puja pandals

6 hours · Theme pandals in the northern suburbs

  • Barasat pandal clusters
  • Pickup from Salt Lake, New Town or North Kolkata
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Naihati Boro Maa

6 hours · Devotees visiting Naihati's large Kali idol

  • Naihati Boro Maa
  • Optional stop at Dakshineswar
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Bhai Phonta family visits

4 or 8 hours · Visiting relatives across the city on 11 November

  • Multiple stops
  • Driver waits at each home
  • Pickup and drop at your door
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Kali Puja night in Kolkata

Dakshineswar and Kalighat draw very large crowds from evening until after midnight. Go in the early evening for a shorter queue. Roads around Kalighat narrow quickly, so the driver drops you at the nearest open point and waits.

Barasat is known for large theme pandals on Kali Puja, and Naihati for its tall Boro Maa idol. Both are on the northern side, so a pickup from Salt Lake, New Town, Dum Dum or Barrackpore saves time.

Tarapith on Kali Puja

Tarapith, about 230 km from Kolkata, is one of Bengal's most visited Shakti Peethas and is very busy on Kali Puja night. Plan an overnight trip, leave Kolkata early, and book a hotel in advance. A round-trip cab keeps the car with you for the return.

Diwali travel and Bhai Phonta

Diwali week is also when people travel home or visit relatives. On Bhai Phonta, a 4- or 8-hour car with a driver lets a family cover several homes without booking separate rides. Airport and railway transfers are busy all week, so book them in advance.

  • Kolkata airport transfers
  • Howrah and Sealdah station pickups
  • Outstation one-way and round trips

Outstation cabs for Kali Puja & Diwali 2026

Indicative one-way fares from Kolkata. The final quote is confirmed at booking.

RouteDistanceHatchbackSedanSUV
Kolkata to Tarapith230 km · 5 hrs₹2580₹3050₹3770
Kolkata to Bakreshwar230 km · 5 hrs₹2580₹3050₹3770
Kolkata to Mayapur130 km · 3 hrs₹1480₹1750₹2170
Kolkata to Tarakeswar60 km · 1.5–2 hrs₹710₹840₹1050

Frequently asked questions

When is Kali Puja 2026?

Kali Puja and Diwali fall on Sunday 8 November 2026. Bhai Phonta is on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Can I book a cab to Tarapith for Kali Puja?

Yes. Tarapith is about 230 km from Kolkata, roughly 5 hours by road. A round-trip cab with an overnight stay is the usual plan.

Do you cover Dakshineswar and Kalighat on the same night?

Yes, the Kolkata Kali temple circuit covers Dakshineswar, Kalighat, Thanthania and Firinghi Kalibari in about 6 hours, depending on crowds.

Can I book a car for Bhai Phonta visits?

Yes. Book a 4- or 8-hour car with a driver who waits at each stop.