Heritage Hotels In Bengal For A Festive Durga Puja Escape

Durga Puja is as much about where you stay as it is about where you go. In Bengal, the festival turns neighbourhoods, old homes and royal estates into places of celebration, making it a particularly good time to trade a standard hotel for a heritage address. From a restored zamindari palace on the outskirts of Kolkata to a colonial-era hotel in the heart of the city, these properties offer a different way to experience the season. Some put you close to the city’s famous pandals and markets, while others take you into Bengal’s smaller towns, where old traditions and local celebrations have their own rhythm. If your Puja plans involve good food, old-world architecture and a stay with a story to tell, these five heritage hotels make a compelling shortlist.