Howrah travel guide

Places to visit in Howrah

15 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

1. Howrah (district headquarters) Two sources

   Location: Howrah · district headquarters

   Headquarters of Howrah district, Presidency division (Wikipedia).

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Temples, mosques and churches 4

1. Belur Math Official source

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   founded in 1897 by Swami Vivekananda , is the global headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission , on the Hooghly’s west bank in Belur, Howrah. (district portal)

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2. Bangeshwar Mahadev Temple Official source

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   in Salkia is one of the most popular and religious temples of Lord Shiva in this region. This place is very famous among the locals. People from different places come here to visit. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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3. Bhot Bagan Math, Ghusuri Official source

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   The famous Bhot Bagan Math is Tibetan Buddhist Temple or Monastery is located at Ghusuri , Howrah. Bhot Bagan Math was the first Tibetan Buddhist Temple in the plains of India. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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4. Narayan (Sridhar) Mandir Official source

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   The Narayan (Sridhar) temple is situated at Patihal village in Jagatballavpur of Howrah district. The temple is dedicated to Narayan Sridhar Jiu. It was established by the Majumder family – the zamindars of the village. (district portal)

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Palaces, forts and monuments 4

1. Andul Rajbari Official source

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   The Andul Rajbari is a palace or Rajbari near Kolkata in Andul, Howrah district, West Bengal, India. The rajbari is now a heritage site of Andul and is a popular destination. (district portal)

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2. Howrah Bridge Official source

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   An iconic landmark in Kolkata, the Howrah Bridge is a huge steel bridge over the Hooghly River. It is considered to be one of the longest cantilever bridges in the world. Also known as Rabindra Setu, it connects Howrah and Kolkata. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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3. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Kuthi Official source

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   Saratchandra Kuthi, also known as Sarat Smriti Mandir, is a house museum located at Samata Bera village in Howrah district of West Bengal, India on the banks of the river Rupnarayan. (district portal)

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4. Vidyasagar Setu Official source

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   is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. It is also popularly known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, as it was the second bridge across this river. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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Hills, forests and wildlife 4

1. Gadiara Official source

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   is a small town in Howrah district and a favorite picnic spot in the city. It belongs to Shaympur –I, Block, Howrah city, where three rivers meet – Hughli river, Rupnarayan river and Damodar river. (district portal)

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2. Garchumuk Official source

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   h Deer Park is located near 58 no gate in Howrah District of WB, under Shyampur-1 block. Picnic can be done inside the park. Damodor River is flowing beside the park. It is well connected through road. (district portal)

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3. Indian Botanical Garden Official source

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   Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden is located at Shivpur, Howrah. Commonly known as Calcutta Botanical Garden .The park exhibits a variety of rare plants and a total collection of more than 12,000 specimens. (district portal)

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4. Santragachi Jheel Official source

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   Santragachhi Jheel is a large lake, located next to the Santragachhi railway station. This lake attracts large number of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January. (district portal)

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Museums and culture 2

1. Mullick Ghat Flower Market Official source

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   The flower market has been an integral part of Howrah since 1855. This is the only place where different types of flower are sold every day. Normally, the market is open all day and sometimes even at night. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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2. The Railway Museum Official source

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   Howrah was established in 2006 to display the history of railways in the eastern part of India adjacent to the Howrah Railway Station. (district portal)

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How to reach Howrah

By train

See the sources for the nearest station.

By air

Kolkata (CCU) or Bagdogra (IXB) (estimate).

By road

National and state highways; route details to confirm.

Headquarters

Howrah

Coast

Inland

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Best time to visit Howrah

Best time

October to March; April-June in the hills (estimate).

Climate

Hot, humid summers and a heavy June-September monsoon; cool hills in the north (estimate).

Dates to plan around in West Bengal

• Durga Puja — Kolkata and statewide: September-October; 2027 dates to confirm
• Gangasagar Mela — Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas: Makar Sankranti, mid-January; 2027 dates to confirm
• Poush Mela — Santiniketan, Birbhum: December; dates to confirm
• Rath Yatra — Mahesh (Hooghly) and statewide: June-July; date to confirm
• Rash Utsav — Nabadwip and Shantipur, Nadia: November; dates to confirm

Where to stay in Howrah