Best Durga Puja Pandals Near Central & Chandni Chowk Metro Stations (2026 Guide)

Curator's Editorial Overview

Central and Chandni Chowk Metro Stations (Blue Line) sit squarely in the institutional and commercial core of Kolkata. Together, these two adjacent stations unlock access to Kolkata's most photographed waterfront illuminations and crowd-pulling multimedia architectural wonders.

Transit & Exit Strategy: For College Square, exit Central Metro Station via Gate 3 towards College Street and Bowbazar. For Santosh Mitra Square (Lebutala Park), exit Central via Gate 5 or Chandni Chowk via Gate 1 towards Nirmal Chunder Street. Both stations are located within 500 meters of each other.

The Hopping Circuit: Start at College Square to witness the jaw-dropping illuminated palace reflecting over the lake. Walk east across Nirmal Chunder Street to Santosh Mitra Square, famous for hyper-realistic replicas and laser light shows, then head south towards Janbazar Rajbari and Taltala.