travel itinerary
A detailed, culturally rich, and food-focused travel itinerary for exploring the famous Durga Puja pandals, Bengali cuisine, and festive atmosphere in Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), South Delhi.
Experience the vibrant spirit of Mini Kolkata in Delhi with traditional pandals, authentic Bengali sweets, and evening festivities.
Accommodation Base
Connaught Place (CP), New Delhi
Travel Style
Metro, walking, auto/e-rickshaw
Travel Dates
17 to 19 October 2026
Main Destination
CR Park, South Delhi
Detailed day-by-day plan for exploring CR Park pandals and food spots.
Travel from CP to CR Park, explore Kali Mandir, Mela Ground, Cooperative Ground, and Market 1.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
09:00 – 10:00 (1 hour)
Start from Connaught Place. Take the Delhi Metro from Rajiv Chowk via Yellow Line, change at Hauz Khas to Magenta Line towards Nehru Enclave. From Nehru Enclave, take an auto/e-rickshaw or walk to CR Park market area.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
10:30 – 13:00 (2 hours 30 minutes)
Start around Kali Bari / Kali Mandir. Explore the surrounding neighbourhood and Bengali cultural atmosphere. Visit Mela Ground and see the main Durga idol, pandal decorations, and artwork.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
14:00 – 17:00 (3 hours)
Visit Cooperative Ground, continue towards B Block Puja Ground, and add Nabapalli Ground and other nearby community pandals.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
17:30 – 20:00 (2 hours 30 minutes)
Explore Bengali sweets, phuchka, jhalmuri, egg rolls, fish fry, and local street food. Street photography and festive crowd experience.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
20:00 – 22:30 (2 hours 30 minutes)
Revisit major pandals after sunset for illuminated decorations, dhak performances, aarti, and cultural programmes. Dinner in CR Park, returning to CP around 10-10:30 PM via Metro or cab.
Breakfast at Market 2, pandal exploration, traditional Bengali lunch, food trail across Market 1 and 2, evening festivities.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
09:00 – 11:00 (2 hours)
Travel from CP to CR Park. Have breakfast at Market 2: try luchi and aloo dum, kochuri, tea, and Bengali sweets.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
11:00 – 13:30 (2 hours 30 minutes)
Visit pandals missed on Day 1, explore B Block, Nabapalli, and other grounds for photography and traditional rituals.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
13:30 – 15:30 (2 hours)
Enjoy fish and rice, a Bengali thali, luchi, cholar dal, or local specialties. Check community bhog availability and tokens.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
16:00 – 19:00 (3 hours)
Explore Market 1 and Market 2 food stops: Dadu Cutlet Shop, Maa Tara Restaurant, Amar Shonar Bangla, or Pritibhoj following a sensible tasting route.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
19:00 – 22:30 (3 hours 30 minutes)
Revisit Mela Ground and Cooperative Ground during main evening rush for lights, dhak, cultural performances, dinner, and return to CP.
Final breakfast, sweets shopping, and departure by noon.
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
09:00 – 12:00 (3 hours)
Pick up authentic Bengali sweets (mishti doi, roshogolla) from CR Park markets before checking out and returning by noon.
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