Howrah, Kolkata

Name: Howrah
Address: Kolkata, India

#89 among attractions in Kolkata

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Howrah is the second-largest city after Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River opposite its twin city of Kolkata. Administratively it lies within Howrah district, and is the headquarters of the Howrah Sadar subdivision. It is a part of the area covered by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Howrah is an important transportation hub and gateway to Kolkata and West Bengal. ()

Local name: हावड़ा Area: 95 km²Coordinates: 22°35'23"N, 88°19'23"E

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Nearby attractions include: Eden Gardens, Howrah Bridge, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Mohammedan Sporting Ground.

3.5 kmSE
Large-scale, 19th-century cricket ground
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
55 min walk • Eden Gardens is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India. Renowned as one of the most prestigious cricket grounds in the world, it is the oldest and second-largest cricket stadium in India, with a seating capacity of over 66,000 spectators.
2.5 kmE
Rabindranath Tagore, Bridge
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
40 min walk • Howrah Bridge, an iconic landmark of Kolkata, India, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and historical significance of the region. Officially known as the Rabindra Setu, after the revered Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, this bridge is a massive steel...
3.2 kmSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
52 min walk • Netaji Indoor Stadium stands as a prominent sports venue nestled in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This multi-purpose arena, named in honor of the revered freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, serves as a regular host for various sporting events, political...
3.8 kmSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mohammedan Sporting Ground, Kolkata
61 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Kolkata, the Mohammedan Sporting Ground stands as a testament to the rich sporting heritage of the region. This historic sport venue is not just a mere playground; it is a crucible where athletic prowess and cultural...
3.1 kmE
Church
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata
50 min walk • The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and culture in Kolkata, India. This architectural gem, nestled in the bustling bylanes of Burrabazar, is the oldest Christian church in the city, having been established in...
1.4 kmSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sailen Manna Stadium, Kolkata
22 min walk • Sailen Manna Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is mainly used for football matches and hosted some matches during the AFC Youth Championship 2006. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000 people. Howrah Rugby Crows and several football clubs use the venue for home games.
2.8 kmSE
Park
Millennium Park, Kolkata
45 min walk • Millennium Park is a private park in Kolkata, situated along the Strand Road on eastern shore of Hooghly River for a stretch of 2.5 km near Fairlie Ghat and opposite to Railway Club. The park consists of landscaped gardens and children's amusement rides.
3.2 kmSE
Historic church with artwork and memorials
St. John's Church, Kolkata
52 min walk • St. John's Church, originally a cathedral, was among the first public buildings erected by the East India Company after Kolkata became the effective capital of British India.
3.1 kmSE
Architecture, Historical place
General Post Office, Kolkata
50 min walk • The General Post Office, Kolkata is the central post office of the city of Kolkata, India, and the chief post office of West Bengal. The post office handles most of the city's inbound and outbound mail and parcels. Situated in the B. B. D. Bagh area, the imposing structure of the GPO is one of the landmarks in the city.
3.1 kmSE
Swimming, Swimming pool
The Calcutta Swimming Club, Kolkata
50 min walk • The Calcutta Swimming Club, is a social club in Kolkata, India. The club is located on the Strand Road near Babughat. The club is the oldest swimming club in India.
3.1 kmSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Calcutta High Court, Kolkata
50 min walk • The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It is located in B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal. It has jurisdiction over the state of West Bengal and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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How to get to Howrah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Howrah:

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Tikiapara (16 min walk)
Howrah Goods (19 min walk)