Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge
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- Agni1Munich, Germany210 contributionsDer Anblick ist genialI just love this bridge. It is worth a visit, without a doubt. The bridge was commissioned in 1943 and opened for use in 1945. It carries six lanes of traffic and you really hear it. It's a hell of a noise, nice that you don't have to sleep down there. But the sight is overwhelming.Visited January 2023Written February 7, 2023
- Elijah JSpain4 contributionshowrah bridge kolkataThe Howrah Bridge is an iconic landmark of Kolkata and a must-see attraction for visitors to the city. The bridge's unique design and historic significance make it a fascinating sight to behold. The view of the Hooghly River from the bridge is breathtaking, especially at sunset. The experience of crossing the bridge on foot or by car is unforgettable, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the bustling city of Kolkata.Visited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 1, 2023
- Ankita152014New Delhi, India49 contributionsIconic bridgeVery beautiful bridge Takes to back in time. One of the main attractions of Kolkata over the Hooghly river. Must take a ferry around to see the bridge And a walk at the bridge is also very coolVisited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 17, 2023
- Sonal AgarwalBengaluru, India47 contributionsAmazing view from the bridgeI loved walking on the bridge. it's the most beautiful attraction of the city and one must spend sunrise and sunset on the bridge. The most important fact about the bridge is that there is no nut or bolt. Also, enjoy the scenic view from the ferry. The view of yellow taxi is fabulous and it is just WOWWWWW...... Book a ticket for Launch to Howrah Junction for 6 Rupees (one side) and go to the other side of the river by the Bridge and then take a walk back over the bridge to the other side again. It will be a great experience for sure as it combines both the view from river and view while waking down the path. Howrah Bridge is a must visit attraction in Kolkata. Built on the river of the Hooghly, it's not only just the medium of transportation, it's more of a heritage.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 9, 2023
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Karishma Tanna
Bengaluru, India72 contributions
Mar 2019
Love the way this bridge just crowns the river. Its definitely the crown jewel of kolkata. The bridge is lit with different colors on different days of the week throughout the night and can be observed from just about any rooftop in the city.
Written January 15, 2020
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Storyteller776317
Kolkata (Calcutta), India18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A magnificent structure built by engineers without using nut and bolts. A tour of Kolkata City or A City of Joy incomplete without visiting Howrah Bridge. This bridge is decorated by colorful lights and beautiful lightening show is displayed after 0630 PM.
Written February 26, 2020
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Sonal Agarwal
Bengaluru, India47 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I loved walking on the bridge. it's the most beautiful attraction of the city and one must spend sunrise and sunset on the bridge. The most important fact about the bridge is that there is no nut or bolt. Also, enjoy the scenic view from the ferry. The view of yellow taxi is fabulous and it is just WOWWWWW......
Book a ticket for Launch to Howrah Junction for 6 Rupees (one side) and go to the other side of the river by the Bridge and then take a walk back over the bridge to the other side again. It will be a great experience for sure as it combines both the view from river and view while waking down the path.
Howrah Bridge is a must visit attraction in Kolkata. Built on the river of the Hooghly, it's not only just the medium of transportation, it's more of a heritage.
Book a ticket for Launch to Howrah Junction for 6 Rupees (one side) and go to the other side of the river by the Bridge and then take a walk back over the bridge to the other side again. It will be a great experience for sure as it combines both the view from river and view while waking down the path.
Howrah Bridge is a must visit attraction in Kolkata. Built on the river of the Hooghly, it's not only just the medium of transportation, it's more of a heritage.
Written November 9, 2023
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Elijah J
Spain4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The Howrah Bridge is an iconic landmark of Kolkata and a must-see attraction for visitors to the city. The bridge's unique design and historic significance make it a fascinating sight to behold. The view of the Hooghly River from the bridge is breathtaking, especially at sunset. The experience of crossing the bridge on foot or by car is unforgettable, providing a glimpse into the daily life of the bustling city of Kolkata.
Written April 1, 2023
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BornGlobeTrotter
New York54 contributions
Nov 2020
If you are visiting India and especially Kolkata, you just cannot miss this timeless beauty and the iconic wonder of the world called Howrah Bridge. Anytime is a good time to visit the ghats or the river banks and enjoy the beauty of this wonder of the world. If you can, try to to take one of the boat rides to witness evening Arati or the magnificent lamp lighting over the Ganges and it's reflections in an offering to the higher reality. As the say in "mono kautha hobe nah" or it's best to just zip your lips when you are here and feel this wondrous structure!
Written July 21, 2021
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NITASH
India378 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The ride through the bridge was tedious and not as exciting as expected. The name of Howrah Bridge conjures up images of a grandiose place with so much of history. But unfortunately the place itself doesn't live up to it. It's crowded ( understatement) and nothing like a must do. I preferred viewing it from the boat ride at Princeps Ghat.
Written February 24, 2020
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Kaushik G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India93 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is one of the oldest cantilever bridge in this part of the world connecting the 2 sides of Hoogly river and the Howrah train station, one of the busiest in India. The bridge is in good shape but too crowded with the approach roads being narrow and dirty due to too many shops encroaching the road. Also, handcarts and other manual transport is making crossing this bridge a nightmare.
Written February 16, 2020
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Curtis K
Wayne, PA21 contributions
Jan 2020
While I have driven across this bridge several times, I have never walked across it to the train station. It was great to be on the bridge and experience the thousands of others who cross it on foot every day. I would highly suggest you do this as part of your Kolkata tour, then take the ferry back across.
Written February 11, 2020
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Greg48
Meriden, CT640 contributions
Feb 2020
The Bridge itself dates to 1943 and has both traffic lanes and pedestrian walkways. Interesting construction.
I found the area near the entrance to be a fascinating chaotic commercial area which was great fun to walk around. You get a glimpse at the way things must have been done for decades with porters carrying haavy loads on their backs, a Flower market at a lower level adjacent to the bridge and a constant stream of cars and pedestrians entering and exiting the bridge.
I found the area near the entrance to be a fascinating chaotic commercial area which was great fun to walk around. You get a glimpse at the way things must have been done for decades with porters carrying haavy loads on their backs, a Flower market at a lower level adjacent to the bridge and a constant stream of cars and pedestrians entering and exiting the bridge.
Written May 2, 2020
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NeerajVic
Melbourne, Australia256 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This bridge is an iconic historical bridge of Kolkata made up of steel and is nearly 80 years old. This bridge has also been named as Rabindra setu. It bears a very heavy amount of traffic day and night.Parallel to this is another bridge called Vidhyasagar setu which is relatively newly built.
Written February 2, 2020
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Please let me know, the date when the foundation stone of HOWRAH BRIDGE was kept.
Devendra Nath Chaudhary
Dhanbad, India
Date of foundation stone of howrah bridge
Ross K
Boston, MA114 contributions
Tough to answer my question brother
Sujit Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, India3 contributions
how to book a boat ride near Howrah bridge.
Santhosh K
Chennai (Madras), India92 contributions
No need of pre booking. Just go around 9am- 12pm or in the evening,buy the ticket ( Rs.5 from millennia park to howrah), hop on it and enjoy the view of Howrah.Ferry is the another transport to locals just like bus and tram. So it is available most of the time. Have a nice journey...
how much far its from howrah railway station.
jaybulani
86 contributions
howrah Bridge from howrah railway station is at walking distance.
Diane G
Phoenix, AZ27 contributions
What ferry should I take to see the bridge?
Arghya Ghosh
Kolkata (Calcutta), India70 contributions
To see Howrah bridge from ferry, one has to take Bagbazar bound ferry surely at evening 6:30-7:30 approx.
Priyanka15
Bengaluru, India1 contribution
How much time shall I budget for visiting bridge
Vikram1971
Kolkata (Calcutta), India40 contributions
Take a launch ride starting from Fairlie (ghat) up to Bag Bazar (ghat) with stopover in between should be worth the total time. for a two way trip should be max 45 minutes. One can get a nice glimpse of the bridge from within the river and of course the Kolkata river side from the other side. However, one should add commuting time up to Fairlie from last point.
Ajit B
Kolhapur, India2 contributions
how long it will take from domestic airport to bridge
Sankha G
24 contributions
Reach time is depend on traffic.From airport to Howrah bride is approx 26 km,My suggestion book a ola or uber cab & tell the driver go from shortcut root.They will do it because of rating.
jean c
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada
Who was the engineer of the Howrah Bridge?
rohitmaini1969
Bhilai, India48 contributions
The Howrah Bridge was not the out come of single engineer. Several steps and policies and planning with some groups & teams this was possible. In 1862, the Government of Bengal asked George Turnbull, Chief Engineer of the East India Railway Company to study the feasibility of bridging the Hooghly River . In 1921 a committee of engineers named the 'Mukherjee Committee' was formed, headed by Sir R.N. Mukherjee, Sir Clement Hindley, Chairman of Calcutta Port Trus,t and J. McGlashan, Chief Engineer. They referred the matter to Sir Basil Mott, who proposed a single span arch bridge. In 1930 the Goode Committee was formed, comprising S.W. Goode as President, S.N. Mallick, and W.H. Thompson, to investigate and report on the advisability of constructing a pier bridge between Calcutta and Howrah. Based on their recommendation, M/s. Rendel, Palmer and Tritton were asked to consider the construction of a suspension bridge of a particular design prepared by their chief draftsman Mr. Walton. The Braithwaite Burn and Jessop Construction Company Limited was awarded the construction contract.
jean c
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada
who was the engineer?
Asif Hussain
Kolkata (Calcutta), India18 contributions
The bridge was designed by one Mr.Walton of M/s Rendel, Palmer & Triton.
Engineers were from the local howrah company "The Braithwaite Burn & Jessop Construction Company"
Howrah bridge was a replacement of Pontoon Bridge in order to resolv the issue heavy traffic.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Howrah Bridge:
- Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata (From $64.00)
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- Restaurants near Howrah Bridge:
- (0.00 mi) Just Baked
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- Attractions near Howrah Bridge:
- (0.00 mi) Prinsep Ghat
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- (0.08 mi) Maghen David synagogue
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