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LandmarkJagganath Ghat
Howrah Bridge
- 4.6137k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River opened in 1943, linking Howrah and Kolkata; busy with traffic and pedestrians.
Quick answers
Howrah Bridge in short
When is Howrah Bridge open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Howrah Bridge?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Howrah Bridge indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Howrah Bridge good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Howrah Bridge cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Howrah Bridge?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Howrah Bridge?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Howrah Bridge?
Kolkata, West Bengal 711101.
Is Howrah Bridge wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
24°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12am
24° - 1am23°
- 2am23°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Howrah Bridge
- 2 Mallick Ghat · 5 min
- 3 Executive Lounge · 8 min
- 4 MADHUBAN GARDEN (A unit of Nirvin Enterprises) · 15 min
- 5 Study247 Library · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 137k reviews
Known for
- Cantilever design
- Hooghly views
- Nearby flower market
What people say
- People like:
- Iconic heritage landmark and engineering marvel
Around Jagganath Ghat
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water until 1 am.
WaterUntil 1 am