Howrah Bridge Tours and Tickets

The best time of day to visit Howrah Bridge depends on your goals; arrive after dark if you want to see it illuminated, or aim for early in the morning before the heat and crowds of the day set in.

The Howrah Bridge is easy to get to from different parts of Kolkata, either by taxi, by auto rickshaw, or public transportation. The Barra Bazar railway station sits on one side of the bridge, while the Howrah station is on the other. You can also view the bridge from the water on a boat tour.

Yes, there are guided tours available that make it easy to explore Howrah Bridge. While people don’t typically visit the bridge and nothing else, there are tours of Kolkata that either drive across the bridge or include a cruise on the Howrah River that passes by the bridge.

Yes, visitors can walk across Howrah Bridge. The bridge is open to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. You'll find the flow of car and foot traffic depends on what time of day you visit; the morning sees more people move toward Kolkata, while the evening has more people headed home to Howrah.

Yes, there are lots of spots worth visiting after you see Howrah Bridge. Many of Kolkata's top attractions are just south of the bridge, including the Shaheed Minar, the Raj Bhavan, the Eden Gardens, the Indian Museum, and the Victoria Memorial.

Yes, there are local markets and eateries near Howrah Bridge. The Mullik Ghat Flower Market on the eastern side is an excellent place for photography, if you're willing to visit early in the morning when it’s at its most bustling. The Bara Bazar nearby has plenty of restaurants.