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Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden also called as Royal Botanical Garden of Kolkata is located in Shibpur Howrah. It is famous for a wide variety of over 1400 plant species it has. The garden spreads over an area of 269 acres of land and is believed to have helped establish the trade of Tea in Assam and the Himalayan regions. The garden is also the Central National Herbarium since 1793 when William Roxburgh, a renowned botanist — developed an elaborate and extensive herbarium with plants sourced from all over the world. As of today, the garden has 2.5 million samples. It is maintained by the Botanical Survey of India and has been one of the hotspots for botanists and students interested in the subject. But, the premise is also open for tourists who wish to absorb the tranquil atmosphere and feel closer to nature. Read More

Babughat is located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and is extremely popular among tourists because of its historical past. The Ghat swarms every evening with local passengers and other visitors who are there to spend some leisure time. The bank of the River has a well-constructed pavement, perfect for long evening strolls. The setting of the Ghat with the holy Ganges flowing mildly and the Two Bridges, Rabindra Setu and Vidyasagar Setu with their reach across the river, is breathtaking. Read More

Belilious Park, situated in Howrah, is the new talk of the town. The Panchwati Group recently renovated the park after they received the tender from Howrah Municipal Corporation. The park which once remained isolated because it lacked maintenance and is averagely crowded on the weekends by visitors today. Along with being an ideal place for adventure, Belilious Park is spacious enough, with an area of 26 acres, to host significant events or concerts. Read More

Lal Dighi commonly known as Tank Square or Dalhousie Lake is situated in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal. The tank is spread out over an area of 25 acres(100,000 sq. m). There are no records as to when the tank was built, but it is said that it was built before the British era. It was named Lal Dighi because of the red colour of water during the festival of Holi or dol in Bengali. Lal Dighi is surrounded by lush green trees which adds to the scenic view of the tank. Lal Dighi offers the magnificent view of Kolkata General Post Office (GPO), the Reserve Bank of India building and the iconic Writers Building. The tank also has the breathtaking view of Kolkata’s skyline. Read More

The Flower Market in Mullick Ghat is one of the few places where tourists can experience a different Howrah so to speak. The lane is lined by vendors who get a wide variety of flowers ranging from Marigold, Jasmine, Roses, Sunflower, Daisies, Lillies, Chrysanthemum, Lotus, Orchids etc., which are sourced from the farms nearby. They are displayed all along the street for the customers interested in buying. The Flower market is an integral part of Howrah since 1855. It is the only place where one can find a wide variety of flowers being sold every single day. Usually, the market remains open the entire day and sometimes well into the night, but it is best when visited early in the morning because huge fresh shipments of all sorts of flowers start coming in just a few hours before sunrise. There are daily auctions through which retailers purchase flowers at wholesale rates and sell them in the market at retail prices for the remaining part of the day. The market is a minute away from the east side of Howrah Bridge and is located on the eastern bank of Hooghly River. It is lined up by temporary shacks where the flowers are sold. Read More

Nivedita Setu, also known as Second Vivekananda Setu, is situated in Howrah, Kolkata. This bridge often that acts as an extension of Belghoria Expressway connects major highways NH 2 and NH 6 to NH 34 and NH35. Nivedita Setu often appreciated for the architectural expertise displayed in its construction, is a cable-stayed bridge. With the purpose of reducing the intensity of daily traffic in the area, the bridge has an impressive average capacity of 48000 vehicles a day. This bridge is likely to be a memorable feature of your travels within the city! After three years of construction, Nivedita Setu, which has a length of 880 meters and a width of 29 metres, was inaugurated on July 2007. The bridge, constructed by Larsen and Toubro is named after Sister Nivedita, a follower of the revered Swami Vivekananda. It has also been recognized with the honour of an Award of Excellence from the American Segmental Bridge Institute, USA. Read More

The Rail Museum is located in Howrah, Kolkata. It is considered as the second rail museum to be constructed after National Rail Museum, Delhi. The museum has evolved into a famous tourist destination in Kolkata. There is a vivid collection of preserved old and rare steam engines, electric locomotives, tracks and signals. These are a perfect medium to showcase the evolution of the railways in India. Tourists visit here to explore the history of Indian Railways as well as to enjoy their time with family and friends. The Howrah Rail Museum is located very close to Howrah railway station. The museum is the second one ever to be constructed after the National Rail Museum, Delhi. It consists of handmade replicas of various trains, locomotives and engines. The museum also consists of preserved old and rare steam engines, electric locomotives, tracks and signals. There is a miniature of Howrah Railway Station inside the museum. People also visit here to ride on the famous toy train which is located near the museum. The museum provides an enriching as well as an informative experience to its visitors and hence has developed as a famous tourist destination. The museum has a notable contribution to the development of the tourism industry in Kolkata. Read More

River Hooghly, also known as the Bhagirathi-Hoogly and Kati-Ganga River, is a stunning waterbody and an important source of water, seafood and the lifeline of Howrah. It is 260 km long, and the channel flows through the city and finally merges with the Bay of Bengal. It's a picnic hotspot for locals and tourists equally where they spend time basking in the morning sun or taking a ferry ride across the river. This enchanting river is also known as Bhagirathi Hooghly which means - created by Bhagiratha - the prince of Sagar dynasty. He was destined to bring the sacred Ganges from heaven to earth; hence, the waters of the Hooghly river is considered as holy as the Ganges. Interestingly, though according to mythology, the Bhagirathi River has been brought down from the heavens by Bhagirath a prince of the Sagar Dynasty, the Bhagirathi-Hoogly River has been influenced by man-made constructions. The Farakka Barrage diverts the waters into the Farakka Feeder Canal which regulates the supply of water sharing between India and Bangladesh. The Hoogly River is also known for some wonderful bridges that are constructed over its entire length facilitating commute and connectivity. Read More

The Santragachi Jheel, located in Santragachi, Howrah, is a lake which attracts different migratory birds over the winter months and is a perfect day-trip destination for birdwatching. However, the number and variety of birds have been declining over the years due to climate change and increasing water pollution, among other reasons. Santragachi is a prominent neighbourhood in Howrah, West Bengal. The district of Howrah is connected to Kolkata by two bridges across the river Hooghly and is quite easy to access from any point of Kolkata due to its proximity as well as an abundance of transportation facilities. Read More

The Smaranika Tram Museum, located in Kolkata, is the first of its kind tram museum cum cafe in India. It was inaugurated in 2014 in the Esplanade area to integrate the tram culture of Kolkata with the masses. A two-coach tram has been converted into a museum and an air-conditioned cafe. The Museum was built to celebrate Kolkata’s Tram culture, and it provides archives of the earliest trams and things associated with them. There is a cafe to enjoy some snacks and coffee with the unique experience of sitting in a tram coach. Read More