Howrah Bridge
Ward No. 22, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
cantilever bridge in Kolkata, India
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:23
Welcome to Howrah Bridge, the majestic gateway of history connecting the vibrant city of Kolkata in the east with the bustling industrial hub of Howrah in the west. Spanning grandly over the Hooghly River, this massive steel…
Listen in the app2Mullick Ghat Flower Market: A Symphony of Colors beneath the Steel2:30
You are currently standing at the expansive Mullick Ghat Flower Market, situated along the banks of the Hooghly River right beneath the eastern approach of Howrah Bridge. Recognized as one of the largest wholesale flower markets…
Listen in the app3The Eastern Tower and Anchorages: Marvel of Riveted Engineering2:51
Leaving the Mullick Ghat Flower Market behind and approaching the base of the eastern main tower, you are immediately enveloped by the monumental presence and raw engineering brilliance of this steel masterpiece. Construction on…
Listen in the app4Walking the Bridge Deck: The Pulsating Heart of Everyday Commute2:48
Now it is time to step up onto the bridge deck itself and walk along one of the spacious footpaths that line both sides of the roadway. Each side of the Howrah Bridge features an impressive pedestrian walkway measuring four point…
Listen in the app5Western Approach: Howrah Railway Station and the Historic Transit2:18
As you reach the western terminus of the bridge footpath, the vista opens up dramatically to reveal the majestic red terracotta facade of the historic Howrah Railway Station. Preserving the grand colonial architecture of the…
Listen in the app6Hooghly River Ferry Pier: The View from the Water2:10
Having experienced the bridge from land, it is now time to walk down to one of the nearby riverside piers and board a local ferry or traditional wooden boat to venture out onto the waters of the Hooghly River. Viewing Howrah…
Listen in the app7Prinsep Ghat and Waterfront Promenade: Cultural Icon and Maintenance2:37
Continuing further south along the Hooghly River leads you to the picturesque waterfront promenades of Prinsep Ghat and Babu Ghat. Offering unmatched panoramic vantage points to appreciate the full elegant silhouette of Howrah…
Listen in the app8Closing1:43
As we conclude our audio tour along the Howrah Bridge and the Hooghly riverfront, we offer a final reflection on the official historical name of this grand steel giant. On June 14, 1965, the bridge was officially renamed Rabindra…
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What is Howrah Bridge?
Howrah Bridge is a place in Ward No. 22, Kolkata Municipal Corporation with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ward No. 22, Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 19 min 20 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.5853, 88.3469 |
| Last updated |