Howrah
Bridge or Rabindra Setu, is a massive steel structure extends across
the Hooghly River and connects Howrah and Kolkata also it is one of
the longest cantilever bridges in the world. Also, this is a spot for
people who love a happening place, carries a daily traffic of over
100,000 vehicles and countless pedestrians. Take an excellent ride in
the between Kolkata and Howrah, offered from Launch Ghat on this
Majestic and grandeur bridge. The view of the city, especially in the
night, is awesome. There is a total of 8 lanes of strand road,
bicycles, and pedestrians. What makes this bridge unique is the fact
that it was built without a single nut or bolt and is held together
by rivets.
The
Howrah Bridge has been shown in numerous movies since the 1950s like
Do Bigha Zameen, China Town, Amar Prem, Parineeta, The Namesake, Love
Aaj Kal, Barfi, Gunday and many others. You can walk across the
bridge and admire the hulking construction or sail underneath on a
boat ride on the Hooghly River.
Whether you live in Kolkata or are just visiting, these astounding facts should give you a greater appreciation of this marvel of human engineering.
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