Festipal - Pandal Hopping App

Experience the grandeur of Kolkata Durga Puja like never before with Festipal — your ultimate pandal hopping guide, live crowd tracker, and smart route navigator. Whether you are planning an all-night hopping expedition across North and South Kolkata or exploring iconic theme pandals with family, Festipal equips you with real-time crowd telemetry, interactive maps, nearest metro stations, and optimized hopping itineraries — even when mobile networks are congested. 🌟 KEY FEATURES 🗺️ INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL MAP • Browse 200+ Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata, Howrah, Bidhannagar, and Salt Lake. • View pandal locations, award categories, cultural themes, and high-resolution photos. • Filter by heritage pujas, traditional themes, eco-friendly pandals, and crowd levels. • Pinpoint nearby amenities including public restrooms and emergency points. 👥 LIVE CROWD & WEATHER TELEMETRY • Real-time crowd meter (1 to 10 scale) updated by fellow festival-goers on the ground. • Accurate wait-time estimates so you know when to visit or skip the rush. • Live rain and local weather indicators for worry-free outdoor hopping. • Community crowdsource: submit live updates to help fellow pandal hoppers. 🚗 SMART ROUTE PLANNER • Build custom multi-stop hopping routes in seconds. • Optimized itinerary sequencing to minimize travel time and traffic delays. • Compare walking, cycling, and driving travel times for every leg. • Get integrated transit directions to nearest Kolkata Metro stations (Blue Line, Green Line, Orange Line) with exact exit gate numbers. ⚡ OFFLINE-FIRST ARCHITECTURE • Complete offline support: pandal directory, saved bookmarks, and routes remain accessible even in deep crowd zones with zero cellular signal. • Auto-syncs and caches data whenever connectivity is restored. 🎉 GUEST MODE & PRIVACY FIRST • Instant exploration with 1-tap Guest Mode — no mandatory phone numbers, OTPs, or social logins required to use the app. • Sign in optionally with Google to sync saved pandals across your devices and earn festive achievement badges. 🏆 EXPLORER BADGES & MILESTONES • Track your festival journey as you check in to iconic pandals. • Unlock exclusive digital hopping badges and share your achievements with friends. 📍 UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS • Year-round festival support: Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali, Jagaddhatri Puja, and Saraswati Puja. Download Festipal now and make your Kolkata Durga Puja unforgettable! Joy Maa Durga!