It is the second larget city of West Bengal.It is situated on the left bank of river Hooghly.It is also known as the twin city The two cities are linked by the famous Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu).

Howrah is not a tourist destination. However it has three important attractions which can be made a part of a Calcutta tour.The first main attraction of the Howrah city is the Indian Botanical Garden it is situated in south Howrah.It is one of the largest garden in the world.The Great Banyan Tree has the world's largest canopy and finds a place in the Guinness Book of records.

The second attraction Howrah Bridge is probably what symbolizes both Howrah and Calcutta. It is the world's busiest bridge. It connects Howrah Station, one of the country's largest railway stations, to Calcutta.

The Howrah Bridge is probably what symbolizes both Howrah and Calcutta. It is the world's busiest bridge. It connects Howrah Station, one of the country's largest railway stations, to Calcutta.

How to Reach Howrah?

By Road: Howrah is connected by national highways to the rest of the country.
By Rail: Howrah is one of the most important railway stations to the country with hundreds of trains connecting it to all parts of the country.