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Howrah is a municipal corporation located in the Howrah District in the state of West Bengal. In fact, it is the headquarters of the Howrah District as well as the Howrah Sadar subdivision of the district.
Situated on the west bank of the Hooghly River, Howrah is the twin city of Kolkata and is connected over the Ganges by four bridges – the Vivekananda Setu, Rabindra Setu (Howrah Bridge), the Vidyasagar Setu and the Nivedita Setu. Moreover, the Howrah Station also serves as the terminal for both the South Eastern Railway and the Eastern Railway.
Tourists visiting Howrah have a lot of attractions to look out for. A trip to the city would be incomplete without a visit to the Great Indian Banyan Tree at the Indian Botanical Gardens. This banyan tree is famous for having the biggest canopy in the world. The botanical garden is also the oldest in the country and was established in 1786.
Near the Botanical Garden is the technical institute of the Bengal Engineering College. The temple of Madangopaljiu Bagnan at the Mellak village was constructed in the year 1651 and is popular for its unique display of terracotta art. Besides, the city has a big temple of Lord Rama which also hosts a grand fair during the festival time. The Santragachhi Jheel is an equally popular attraction that sees good number of migratory birds in winter.
The village of Gadiara, located at the meeting point of the Rupnarayan, the Damodar and the Hooghly River is popular as a weekend destination. The village also has a lighthouse and Fort Mornington Point which attract tourists. Belur Math is another important destination to visit. It is a monastery devoted to Ramakrishna Order and was founded by the followers of Sri Ramakrishna after he passed away.
Howrah is known for the Howrah Bridge and the Howrah station. The Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu, was opened to the public in 1943 and is one of the biggest cantilever truss bridges in the world. The bridge was given the name of Rabindra Setu in 1965 and is presently used by over 400,000 pedestrians and 150,000 vehicles every day.
The Howrah Station was made operational in 1854 and has one of the largest railway platforms in the world. Tourists visiting the station will find the old charm of the colonial era still looming large.
Howrah can be reached easily by air from the Kolkata Airport, by rail from any corner of India and by road from the neighbouring states and most of West Bengal. Transportation within the city is well served by buses and taxis.
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Howrah is dotted by a number of sightseeing destinations. The major religious destination of Howrah is Belur Math, a monastery devoted to Sri Ramakrishna. Formerly known as Baranagar Math, the monastery was shifted in 1899 to Belur by Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna.
The Howrah Bridge, a cantilever truss bridge is a major landmark of Howrah city. The bridge interlinks the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah. The Second Hooghly Bridge or the Vidyasagar Setu is another bridge built over the River Hooghly. It also connects the two cities of Howrah and Kolkata. With a length of 822.96 m, the Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge across India.
Tourists can also visit the small town of Gadiara in the Howrah District, which is marked as the convergence of River Damodar, River Hooghly and River Rupnarayan. The main attraction here is the ruined site of an 18th century fort, located at the converging point of River Rupnarayan and River Hooghly in Gadiara.
Tours are also made to Garchumuk, located at the meeting point of River Damodar and River Hooghly. Travellers mainly visit the place to view the barrage, known as Atanna Gate or Gate No. 58 which features 58 lock gates.
Tourists also travel to Howrah for nature sightseeing, which include the Indian Botanical Garden. The garden is primarily known for the 250 years old great Banyan Tree, which spans an area of around 257 feet in diameter.
Santragachi Jheel (lake), located in the central part of Howrah City is another major site for nature lovers. The lake is located close to the Santragachhi railway station. Spanning an area of about 32 acres, the lake is the nesting site of thousands of migratory winter birds, which stay at the site from September to March.
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