The rail terminus for the east Indian railway is at Howrah. An estimated two million people (yes! you heard right!) pour into/out of Howrah station each day. To get to Calcutta, they walk or drive through the Howrah bridge, or take local ferries. For millions of people, Howrah bridge represents the quintessential image of Calcutta, the first thing they see when they arrive here. The area around Howrah station has grown into a self-contained mini-universe, catering to the needs of a huge floating population.
At the base of the Howrah bridge, on the Calcutta side, is the city’s bustling wholesale flower market. Flowers are an essential part of life in the city, they are bought not just for temple prayers but also for wedding decorations, events and festivals. Each god or goddess has their own favourite flowers and leaves. Walking through the flower market is a colourful, fragrant experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation to and from the hotel in AC vehicle
✔ Two bottles (250 ml) of water per person
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Ferry tickets
✔ All applicable taxes
✖ Gratuities
✖ Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
✖ Any service not listed in the inclusions
✖ US$ 20 extra fee for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center.
Pickup Locations
1. Stay Hub Hotel
2. Hotel Hiland Inn
3. OYO 16616 Springwoods Residency
4. OYO 72312 Hotel Utsav Plaza
5. Hotel Geetanjali
6. The Kei Inn & Suites
7. OYO Saga Guest House Near City Centre Salt Lake
8. Capital O 12071 Aafreen International
9. Treebo Trend Orion Sapphire
10. The Lake Land Country Club Residency
11. Mark Hotel
12. The Soni' Otel
13. Hotel Saket
14. Hotel Meghdoot
15. OYO 13481 Hotel Shalimar
16. Siesta DL 68
17. Hotel Walson
18. Hotel Aston
19. The Golden Parkk Hotel
20. OYO Townhouse 011 Esplanade
Additional Info: Please contact 48 hours before the excursion to confirm exact time and pick up location.
Itinerary
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Howrah Bridge
Howrah station and Howrah bridge are a “real life spectacle” not to be missed by any visitor to Calcutta. And what better way to experience this spectacle it than by ferry and foot, joining the throng of daily commuters, vacationing families, railway porters, tea vendors, fruit sellers, et al. It doesn’t get more real than this!
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children below age 10 years are not allowed
• Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers
• If you have limited mobility, please let us know in advance
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time
• Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
• This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather
• Guided Language tours are available at a supplement
• You must contact Le Passage to India at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Use the contact and email details on the voucher/ticket.
• Upon pickup, please present your printed voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Le Passage to India will respond within 24 hours to confirm your pickup time
