Pause On Pandal-Hopping: Try These 7 Fun Things Instead With Your Fam & Friends

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You've criss-crossed the entire city from Panchami to Saptami, pandal hopping around the popular pujos. But Pujo is still on, and to make the best of the remaining days here's all you can do with your fam and friends.

Paintball With The Squad

So you've waded through the crowds enough these last three days and all you're craving is a relaxed vibe to unwind with your squad. We suggest heading out to The Breakout for a day of fun. Get your buds together and head here for a fab game of paintball. You have to buy individual pellets for your games – you’ll need a lot more than you think (around 85 pellets will get you through a game). So make sure you are well stocked. Remember to make booking before you go, though.

Pujo Bhoj With The Whole Fam

You've been eating out since Panchami, but haven't been around to take your family out for a Pujo bhoj yet? No worries, there's still a few days left before Dashami comes around. Most of the Bengali food joints will be overflowing. Head to Sonar Tori for a sumptuous meal in an atmospheric zamindari setting. But if you are aiming for something more lavish, head to Sonargaon or JW Marriott for an incredible buffet. Another place worth checking out is Flurys that is bringing back the lost gems of Bengali cuisine in their Pujo special spread.

Go Ice Skating With The Gang

Winter is still far away, but if you're up for a fun day out with the girl gang then why not give ice skating a try. Take your pack and head to Swirliskate in Eco Park. Gears are available in the venue itself and with the slots starting as low as INR 170, this one is a good deal.

Golfing With Fam

Want a day out with the fam away from the hustle bustle of the city, but not too far off? We suggest heading to Eco Park in New Town for a lazy morning of golf and relaxation. You can carry your kit if you have one or hire one from the golf course (and a trainer too). Get your sibling and parents for the game, while grandparents can laze it out on the lush green acre sipping on excellent tea. Better yet, while you sweat it out on the course you can also load up on Bangalore's fave Arthur's Food Co.'s finest pork cuts! And all this within INR 500!

Football Match With The Buds

You may know that EPL and Champions League is on in full form, and you and your crew may have been itching for a good game of football. If the crowd and the pandals have been stopping you from having one, then head to Sky Turf or Street Turf to get your game on. Rooftop arenas with astro turf and state-of-the-art equipment, these places are perfect for a quality game.

Take Mom To This Photo Exhibit

Hoping to spend a day out with mom, but not sure which places to head to? Try this exhibition by renowned French philosopher and Indology scholar Mireille Josephine Guezennec. She has been studying the sacred feminine power of Durga through her lens as she saw the goddess take shape in Kumartuli, and has put her photographs up on display at the Indian Museum. 

Tramcar Dineout With The Relatives

Got relatives down for Pujo? You may be wracking your brains about where to take them every day. Take them out for lunch or dinner on the Victoria Tramcar Restaurant. It was launched this week and it's quintessentially Kolkata. They will get served Bengali food while going on a ride across the city from Esplanade to Khidderpore. This one is an experience that every city-goer and visitor would love.