Howrah Bridge

The most talked about place in Kolkata, the Howrah Bridge is rich in its own legacy. Most interesting fact of this bridge is that it is devoid of nuts and bolts. It is actually a suspension bridge supported by two pillars. Its construction was a tough job and cost around 25 million rupees. This bridge is one of its own kinds and has found its place in many Bengali and Hindi movies like Love Aaj Kal, Kahani, Barfi, Gunday, Detective Byomkesh Bakshi. It is perhaps the busiest road in the city connecting the city with Howrah Station. Howrah Bridge looks beautiful in the evening and a walk over this bridge is a must for any one in Kolkata. We also have the Botanical Gardens, Eco Park, Dakshineshwar Temple, Alipur Zoo, famed Kalighat Temple and many other countless spots. This list is not exhaustive yet it tells you about the top 7 places that I have visited in my one-year stay in Kolkata. As described in the song of Kahaani - ‘Aami Shotti Bolchi' - "Kolkata dekho toh baaki duniya bekaar hai". There is lot to explore here and lot to add to this list. It's just a guide to the new ones flocking to this  ‘City of Joy'.