Visitors are arriving mainly from the US, Australia and European countries, according to travel agents.
The public sector, too, has played a key role in promoting the festival and facilitating its growth into a global carnival,” said Bodhisatva Banerjee, a Durga Puja enthusiast who has been promoting the festival abroad since 2019. Tapping into this growing interest, private operators have introduced special tour packages for both domestic and international visitors.
Visitors are arriving mainly from the US, Australia and European countries such as France, Germany, the UK, Italy and Ireland, according to travel agents. The numbers also include non-resident Indians and Bangladeshi nationals, many of whom visit Kolkata throughout the year for business and healthcare. “The city and the state have witnessed a sharp rise in tourist footfall during Durga Puja in recent years. The Indian Chamber of Commerce, too, has been hosting international delegates. Its president, Parthiv Neotia, expressed hope that their experience of the festival would leave a lasting impression and inspire them to share the essence of Kolkata’s celebrations in their home countries. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata