Soon, the 48th Kolkata International Book Fair is going to be held in Boimela Prangan, Salt Lake. Kolkata International Book Fair started in 1976 and has become Asia's largest, world's third largest and most attended book fair. Thousands and thousands of people visit this fair every year from across India and all around the world. This book fair has different stalls from other publishers where you can find books from India and other countries. Apart from all of these above attractions, famous street foods of Kolkata and local artist's performances, as well as international artists' performance, are there in this book fair.
Kolkata International Book Fair 2025 Highlights
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Details |
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Name |
Kolkata International Book Fair |
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Location |
Boimela Prangan, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake, Kolkata |
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State |
West Bengal |
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Date |
28 January 2025 - 9 February 2025 |
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Timing |
12 PM - 8 PM |
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Entry Fees |
Free |
Theme of Kolkata International Book Fair 2025
Every year Kolkata International Book Fair has a focal theme country and for 2025 the focal theme country is going to be Germany. Since the concept of this international book fair started in Germany, an Indian artist is set to design the pavilion that will reflect German architecture. Many German artists will also perform at this book fair.
How to Reach Kolkata International Book Fair 2025
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Mood of Transport |
Nearest Stop |
Distance |
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Air |
Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport to Kolkata International Book Fair |
9.9 km |
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Railway |
If you are visiting from outside of West Bengal then Howrah Station will be the closest rail station. And if you are someone from West Bengal Sealdah Station will be the nearest station |
11.3 km from Howrah And 9 km from Sealdah |
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Road |
West Bengal Transport Corporation provides buses to the Kolkata International Book Fair. Nearest bus stop is Korunamoyee bus stand |
1.2 km |
Places to Visit Near Kolkata International Book Fair 2025
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Place Name |
Distance |
Timing |
Entry Fees (per person) |
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Princep Ghat |
16.1 km |
10 am–7 pm |
free |
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Indian Museum |
11 km |
10 am–6 pm, Monday closed |
Rs. 20 - Rs. 500 |
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Victoria Memorial |
13 km |
10 am–6 pm, Monday closed |
Indian Rs. 50, foreigner Rs. 200 |
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Kalighat Mandir |
15.8 km |
5 am–2 pm, 5 pm–10:30 pm |
Free |
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Science City |
7.6 km |
10 am–7 pm |
Rs. 60 onwards |
Accommodation near Kolkata International Book Fair 2025
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Hotel name |
Distance |
Average Price per Night |
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FabExpress Ullash Residency |
0.79 km |
Rs. 3087 |
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De Sovrani |
1 km |
Rs. 4181 |
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Treebo Sreema |
1.09 km |
Rs. 2528 |
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Monotel |
1.22 km |
Rs. 4624 |
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FabHotel Sapphire Comfort |
1.27 km |
Rs. 1770 |
Accommodation Booking Link
The accommodation booking link is given below. Click on that link and book hotels according to your liking.
FAQs
Ques: What is the venue of the Kolkata International Book Fair?
Ans: The venue of the Kolkata International Book Fair is Boimela Prangan, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake,
Ques: What is the Date of the Kolkata International Book Fair?
Ans: The book fair will start on 28 January 2025 and end on 9 February 2025.
Ques: What is the timing of the Kolkata International Book Fair?
Ans: Every day the Kolkata International Book Fair will start at 12 PM and close at 8 PM.
Ques: What is the theme of the Kolkata International Book Fair 2025?
Ans: The focal theme country of the Kolkata International Book Fair 2025 is going to be Germany.