Howrah Tourism - West-Bengal

The bustling historic city of Howrah is located in the Howrah district in West Bengal. It is surrounded by Arambagh and Serampore of Hoogly district on the north, Kolkata, Alipore and Diamond Harbour of 24 Parganas on the east, Tamluk of Midnapur district on the south while on the west are a few sub divisions of the Hoogly districts. As the twin city of Kolkata and the second largest city in West Bengal, Howrah is scenically located on the banks of the River Hoogly. The famous Howrah bridge joins the twin cities Kolkata and Howrah. The history of Howrah can be traced back at least for the past 500 years, when the Venetian traveler and explorer, Ceasare Federici writes about in his journal about a place known as Bator in 1578 A.D. The region is identified with a place very close to the current city of Howrah. The city has been named after an ancient hamlet, Harirah known to be located at or around the modern day Howrah city. Modernization of Howrah began with the coming of the East Indian Company in 1713, when Aurangzebs grandson, Emperor Farrukshiyar ruled and granted port access and settlement of a few villages to the British. Today a part of Howrah is a hub of industrial development; while the suburbs remain steeped in agrarian activities. Thus Howrah has been able to maintain its natural scenic views and allure tourists coming to West Bengal. Verdant paddy fields, fast flowing rivers and picturesque sunsets, Howrah is more than heritage and history. Proximity to Kolkata helps the tourists stay in Howrah and enjoy the slower paced lifestyle while enjoying true hospitality and lip smacking cuisine. Innumerable accommodations ranging from luxury hotels to small guesthouses are available all through the year.