Howrah Bridge, Kolkata

Howrah Bridge (officially Rabindra Setu) is a 705-metre cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River, notable for being built without any nuts or bolts. Considered one of the busiest bridges in the world, it's best viewed at sunrise from the nearby Mallick Ghat flower market.

How to reach Howrah Bridge

Howrah and Howrah Maidan are the nearest stations; the bridge is walkable from central Kolkata.

Location

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsOpen 24 hours

🎟 Entry feeFree (pedestrian access)

📅 Best timeSunrise, for the view alongside the flower market

📍 From centreConnects Kolkata to Howrah

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