DEPERTMENT OF TOURISM GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
KOLKATA
Kolkata the City of Joy of West Bengal is the most apt place for the eager visitants as places of interest in Kolkata are numerous. This eventful city with its many marvels has truly a lot to offer. It is one the most sought after destinations for the tourists from all over the globe. The British Raj-era architectural gems, sprawling gardens and historical colleges, universities, with museums, National Library, Auditoriums, Theater Halls, Art galleries, markets, The Festivals, sports stadium, Gangar ghats are of great attractions. It has many places of great pilgrimage.
Destinations
- Howrah Bridge
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- The M. P. Birla Planetarium
- The Eden Gardens
Destinations:
Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge is a balanced cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. Commissioned in 1943, the bridge was originally named the New Howrah Bridge, because it replaced a pontoon bridge at the same location linking the cities of Howrah and Kolkata. The bridge is one of four on the Hooghly River and is an iconic landmark of Kolkata and West Bengal. It carries a daily traffic of approximately 100,000 vehicles and possibly more than 150,000 pedestrians, easily making it one of busiest cantilever bridge in the world. The bridge has an over-all length of 2150 feet with a single span of 1500 feet. The new Howrah Bridge was designed by M/s. Rendell, Palmer and Tritton, consulting Engineers.
Vidyasagar Setu
Popularly also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge , Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India built over the Hooghly River in West Bengal. With a length of 458 m and 115 m wide, this was originally built to reduce the traffic on Howrah Bridge. This bridge was named after Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar who was an educationist reformer and a key contributor to the Bengal Renaissance. The bridge carries the Kona Expressway or NH 117 and connects Howrah to Kolkata. The mesmerizing view of this bridge from the Hooghly River has resulted in a lot of movie shootings with the bridge as a backdrop.
Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens, India's oldest and one of its largest cricket stadiums in Kolkata, started as the Auckland Circus Garden, opened in 1840, named for Lord Auckland's sisters, Emily and Fanny; it officially became a cricket ground in 1864, overcoming initial hurdles, and is renowned for its passionate crowds and historic matches, including World Cup finals, hosting legendary performances like VVS Laxman's 281.
Kalighat Temple
Kalighat Temple's history centers on its origin as a powerful Shakti Peetha, where Sati's right toes are believed to have fallen, making it a sacred pilgrimage site. The current structure dates to 1809, built by the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family on an older site, with the name "Kolkata" possibly derived from the temple's ancient name, Kalikata. Its unique idol features a long golden tongue, and it's a major spiritual hub for Kali worship in India, drawing huge crowds for festivals.
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227/G, Mahatma Gandhi Evenew, Kolkata - 700-082
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