Howrah Bridge

Spanning the Hooghly River, this cantilever bridge connects the town of Kolkata with its twin metropolis, Howrah. Constructed between 1939 and 1943, the bridge is renowned for its extraordinary engineering and its crucial function inside the city's infrastructure.

In addition to its realistic function, the Howrah Bridge is a crucial cultural image of West Bengal. It regularly seems in photos and images, to capture the essence of Kolkata’s bustling life and historical importance.

It is grand and historic, with day-by-day visitors of nearly 100,000 vehicles and innumerable human beings. But at night time, whilst it's all lit up, the bridge's splendour involves life giving a beautiful picture of the bridge. From the launch ghat, you may additionally capture the ferry that travels between Kolkata and Howrah.

To place it mildly, the view of the metropolis from the ferry is unequalled, specifically at night site visitors love to capture pics this time. When it was first constructed, the Howrah Bridge became the third-longest cantilever bridge; however, as of right now, it's far the sixth longest of its kind. 

On June 14, 1965, it was renamed Rabindra Setu, after Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. It is 71 feet extensive and extends throughout the Hooghly River for about 1500 feet. Eight lanes are to be had for bicycles, pedestrians, and strand road visitors. This bridge is one of a kind because it was built absolutely out of rivets and now not a single bolt or nut. If you’re planning to visit this bridge so you can visit it with Kolkata Holiday Packages of Kiomoi.

Points to Remember 

Opening Time: All Day.

Time Required: 30 minutes to 1 Hour.

Entry Fees: No Entry Fees.

Best Time to Visit: October and March.

How to Reach

There are three ways to get to Howard Bridge in Karnataka: by car, by train, or by air. By car: Bangalore is around 280 km away; the NH75 route takes about 6 hours to complete. If you'd rather travel by train, Hassan, which is around 30 kilometres from the bridge, is the closest train station. You can take a local bus or a taxi from Hassan. The closest airport for air travel is Mangalore International Airport, which is located about 150 kilometres from the bridge. Howard Bridge can be reached from the airport via bus or cab. The ride is enjoyable because of the breathtaking vistas along the scenic road.