Howrah Junction (HWH) is a major railway station located in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It serves as the gateway to Kolkata and is one of the busiest railway stations in the country. With 23 platforms, the station boasts various amenities, including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Visitors can also find a bustling market area nearby.
Tourism
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A famous Hindu...
more... temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, situated on the banks of the Ganges.
Kalighat Kali Temple: Another important Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its intricate architecture.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a prominent Hindu monastic order.
Howrah Imambara: A grand Shia mosque known for its intricate carvings and stunning architecture.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Anglican church with beautiful stained glass windows and a serene atmosphere.
Victoria Memorial : A Historic Monument famous for British Architectural Wonder & Museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Nakoda Masjid: A grand mosque known for its intricate carvings and stunning architecture.
Jorashanko Thakurbari: The Residence of Rabindranath Tagore. Even now his ancestors i.e. Present generation are living. Museum dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore is world famous. UNESCO recognized place.
Magic Academy House/Jaadugriha: The residence of World Famous Magician PC Sircar & PC Sircar Jr. Museum of Magic dedicated to PC Sircar Sr. is a must watch.
Salt Lake Stadium: The Largest Stadium of Asia, 120000 at Full Capacity & 85000-90000 average capacity. When at Kolkata, don't miss out Football Match between Mohunbagan & East Bengal.
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Food
Annapurna Restaurant: Popular for its delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Bhojanam: Offers a variety of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, and vadas.
Govinda's: Offers traditional vegetarian cuisine from the Hare Krishna movement.
The Dhaba: Serves flavorful north Indian dishes like dal makhani and paneer butter masala.
Shudh: Offers a selection of pure vegetarian dishes, including chaat and parathas.
Jan Aahaar: Popular for Veg & Non Veg Meals. Fish Thali, Mutton Thali, Chicken Thali, Egg Thali available. In Veg Meals, Veg Thali, Paneer Thali, Veg Punjabi Thali, Veg South Indian Thali are delicious.
Food Court: Offer all types of delicious Vegetarian, Non Vegetarian thalis & snacks. People must try out, Veg Roll, Veg Cutlet, Fish Cutlet, Mutton Cutlet Chicken Cutlet, Egg Rolls, Egg Chicken Roll, Paneer Roll & different delicacies of Bengal. Ice Cream with Nolen Gurer Rasgolla also available.
Not:- Non Veg Food Items & Sweets are more available at Howrah Station than Veg Food Items.
please wait...Translate to EnglishHowrah Junction (HWH) is a super busy train station chillin' in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It's kinda the main entry to Kolkata and one of the craziest train spots in the country. With 23 platforms, it's got all sorts of stuff like waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. There's even a lively market area right nearby.
Tourism
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: This dope Hindu temple is all about Goddess Kali, right by the Ganges.
Kalighat Kali Temple: Another big deal for Goddess Kali, check out its amazing designs.
Belur Math: The main spot for the Ramakrishna Mission, a well-known Hindu monk crew.
Howrah Imambara: A fancy Shia mosque with cool carvings and sick architecture.
St. Paul's Cathedral: An old Anglican church with pretty stained glass and a chill vibe.
Victoria Memorial: A cool historic spot famous for Brit architecture, plus it's a museum for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Nakoda Masjid: A grand mosque with detailed carvings and stunning looks.
Jorashanko Thakurbari: The crib of Rabindranath Tagore. His fam still hangs out there. There's a famous museum about him that's known worldwide, even got UNESCO's stamp of approval.
Magic Academy House/Jaadugriha: Where the famous magicians PC Sircar & PC Sircar Jr. lived, and there's a magic museum dedicated to PC Sircar Sr. that you gotta see.
Salt Lake Stadium: The biggest stadium in Asia, fitting 120,000 when it's full and usually around 85,000-90,000. If you're in Kolkata, don't miss the football match between Mohunbagan and East Bengal.
Food
Annapurna Restaurant: Known for its super tasty vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Bhojanam: Serves up all kinds of South Indian grub, like dosas, idlis, and vadas.
Govinda's: Hits you with traditional veggie food from the Hare Krishna crew.
The Dhaba: Dishes out yummy north Indian food like dal makhani and paneer butter masala.
Shudh: Has a bunch of pure vegetarian options, think chaat and parathas.
Jan Aahaar: A go-to for both Veg & Non-Veg meals. They've got fish thali, mutton thali, chicken thali, and egg thali. For veg, their Veg thali, paneer thali, Veg Punjabi thali, and Veg South Indian thali are bomb.
Food Court: They got all kinds of delicious veggie and non-veggie thalis and snacks. You gotta try the Veg Roll, Veg Cutlet, Fish Cutlet, Mutton Cutlet, Chicken Cutlet, Egg Rolls, Egg Chicken Roll, Paneer Roll, and all the Bengali treats. Ice cream with Nolen Gurer Rasgolla's also there.
Note: There’s way more non-veg food and sweets at Howrah Station than veggie stuff.
