Cities

Howrah

West Bengal

Kolkata's twin across the Hooghly, with the great bridge, station and Belur Math.

Photo: Apoorva Karlekar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Howrah is being written.

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Must-See
Cities · Food

Kolkata

West Bengal
About 2.5 miles away

India's cultural capital, with the Victoria Memorial and a fantastic Durga Puja.

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If You're Nearby
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Mayapur and Nabadwip

West Bengal
About 58 miles away

Birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and home of the great ISKCON temple across the river.

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Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Sundarbans (India)

West Bengal
About 62 miles away

The world's largest mangrove forest, a UNESCO site explored by boat, home of the swimming tiger.

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