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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HowrahHowrah - Wikipedia

    Howrah (/ ˈ h aʊ r ə /; Bengali: [ˈɦao̯ɽa]; alternatively spelled as Haora) [12] is an important city [13] [3] of Kolkata Metropolis in the Indian state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River , opposite its twin city of Kolkata . [ 3 ]

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Howrah_BridgeHowrah Bridge - Wikipedia

    The Howrah Bridge is a balanced steel bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. Commissioned in 1943, [9] [11] the bridge was originally named the New Howrah Bridge, because it replaced a pontoon bridge at the same location linking the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata, which are located at the

  4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g304558-dHowrah Bridge - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

    Howrah Bridge was the third longest cantilever bridge at the time of its construction, but now it is the sixth longest one of its types. It was renamed as Rabindra Setu in 1965, after the name of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

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  7. www.tripadvisor.in › Attraction_Review-g304558-dHOWRAH BRIDGE (2024) All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor

    Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu, is an architectural marvel and a vibrant symbol of Kolkata's historical a... Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences. Explore different ways to experience this place. See options. All photos (963) Top ways to experience Howrah Bridge. See all. Recommended.

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  8. howrah.gov.in › tour-guideTour Guide | Howrah District Website | India

    Howrah is most famously known for the iconic namesake bridge that runs across the Hoogly River – The Howrah Bridge. Howrah is the second largest city in West Bengal. The city has a history of more than 500 years, is a busy industrial town, and is the headquarters of the Howrah district.

  9. theculturetrip.com › asia › indiaA Brief History Of Howrah Bridge One Of The Worlds Busiest ...

    Jan 30, 2017 · Often referred to as the “Gateway of Kolkata,” this suspended cantilever bridge connects the bustling metropolis of Howrah with the historic heart of the city. The Howrah Bridge is not just a transportation link, but a testimony to human ingenuity and India’s architecture as an art form.

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  11. indiano.travel › place › howrah-bridgeHowrah bridge, kolkata - Historical Bridge of India | Indiano ...

    Location: Howrah, West Bengal 700001, India Estimated Visiting Time: 1 to 2 hours The beautiful Rabindra Setu which connects Kolkata to Howrah has today become an icon of Bengal’s history, culture, and tourist attractions.