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INTRODUCTION
The Howrah district is situated on the western bank of the Hoogly River.
Howrah is the twin city of Kolkotta. At Howrah do visit the Belur Math.
The tourist attraction of Belur Math is renowned for the Ramakrishna
temple. The lovely lawns of this headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission
are amazing. Besides the temple there are several educational institutes
also at Belur Math.
TOURISTS
ATTRACTIONS
While at Howrah do check out the Great Indian Banyan Tree at the Indian
Botanical Gardens. The Great Banyan Tree boasts of having the largest
canopy in the world. The botanical garden happens to be the oldest in
India and was founded in 1786. Close to the Botanical Gardens are the
deemed university and the famous technical institute of the Bengal
Engineering College. For the pious as well as the tourists with an
archaeological bend of mind the Temple of Madangopaljiu Bagnan of 1651
at the Mellak village is a must visit. While in the temple, do check out
the awesome pieces of terracotta art. At Howrah do visit the village of
Gadiara, which is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the
Rupnarayan and the Hooghly rivers. Gadiara in the lap of nature is a
popular spot with the localities as well as the tourists. At Gadiara the
Fort Mornington Point and the lighthouse will not fail to catch your
eye.
REACHING THERE
The Howrah district is not just accessible by air, rail and road but by
water transport also. Kolkotta happens to be the nearest airport to
Howrah. The airport caters to the travel needs of the domestic as well
as the foreign tourists. In terms of rail transport the Howrah Railway
Station connects several major towns and cities of India to Howrah. The
excellent road network links Howrah with the other major destinations.
The National Highways number 2 and 6 connect Howrah with the rest of the
country. For the transportation across the Hoogly River there are the
Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu. Besides these means of
transportation the regular ferry services between the east and the west
banks of the Hoogly River navigate the commuters. The Vidyasagr Setu is
often referred to as the Second Hoogly Bridge. The Vidyasagar Setu
Bridge connects south Howrah to Kolkotta's maidan. The renowned Howrah
Bridge is often referred to as the Rabindra Setu. It links Howrah
Station to Kolkotta's Burrabazar and boasts of being the busiest
Cantilever bridge in the world. It was built in the year 1943 and is 295
ft. in height and 2150 ft in length. Indeed the Howrah Bridge is a
wonder of British Engineering.
CLIMATE
Though you may plan your visit to Howrah any time of the year the months
of the famous Durga Puja festival are the best time! The festival is
celebrated in the month of September or October as per the religious
calendar of the Hindus. There are ample accommodation options at Howrah
that will make you stay comfortable. So get your bags packed for the
happy holidays at Howrah. |
