For the people of Kolkata, Durga Puja is more of a carnival than a religious occasion. People from all around the world come together to celebrate the four days of Durga Puja with their loved ones. Durga Puja has its significance and pandal hopping is an integral part of it for those who are fond of it. If you are visiting Kolkata for the first time or after many years of staying abroad, it is time to plan your puja holidays. On that note, you can read things to do in Kolkata during Durga puja to get a comprehensive idea of how to plan your itinerary. There are several famous Puja pandals all around the city and they are known for their extraordinary display of artwork. The famous puja pandals are known for either their tradition or for their theme-related pandals. But before you plan the route, there are certain tips you would like to keep in mind for pandal hopping:
- Wearing comfortable shoes and clothes is a must especially to make it easy for you to travel. It will help you to stand in the long queues amidst the heat and crowd. Since it is mandatory to walk for long hours, wearing something comfortable is always helpful.
- Staying hydrated is certainly important to not get excessively tired. So it is suggested to drink regular normal water rather than stopping by to drink any carbonated beverage. It not only harms the body but also causes discomfort.
- It is also suggested to avoid eating street food because of its poor quality. Eating healthy can give a good experience of enjoying all four days of Pujo. Munching on some snacks is alright but it is better to be avoided.
- Planning before time always works. It doesn’t end up rushing you and one can ideally plan which part of the city they want to explore. As there are plenty of pandals, it might not be possible to cover it all so deciding beforehand can always help.
- Keep medicines handy as you will be out the entire day, there are chances of falling sick or feeling nauseous. It is advisable to carry your medicines so that you don’t have to depend on anyone.
