Howrah is the headquarters of Howrah district in West Bengal. It is situated on the western bank of Hoogly River. The Hoogly River separates Kolkata city from Howrah, Kolkata is located on the eastern bank of the river. We know the name of the city by two things: Howrah Station and Howrah Bridge.
These two cities are connected by a number of bridges. Howrah is the headquarters of Eastern and South Eastern Railways of India. The city houses one end point of the GT Road. It is an industrial city. The Belur Mutt, one of the earliest Ramakrishna Mutts founded by Swami Vivekananda is located in this city.
Howrah houses engineering industries, paint manufacturing units and Jute industries. No need to tell that it is well connected to all parts of India by rail way. The railway station was opened in 1854 to connect the coalfields of Bardhaman. Now, the station has become the largest of all Indian railway stations.
Ferry services are available for inter-city travels. Howrah Bridge which is known as Rabindra Setu is one among the many bridges over Hoogly River connecting Kolkata with Howrah.
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Kolkata is the nearest big city providing airport service. The distance between two cities is just about 15 km.
Places of interest:
Belur Mutt: This historical building is a ‘must see’ spot in the city. The structure is located about 4 km from the railway station. The temple lies on the river bank. Auto rickshaws are available to go there.
Botanical Garden: The garden houses a huge banyan tree, don’t forget to see that. You need to pay entry fees. The tree has historical significance. It is the oldest and the widest banyan tree in the world.
Santragachhi Jheel: This is a lake about 7 km away from the city. You can watch migratory birds over there.
