Half Day Tour to the Flower Market and Howrah Bridge in Kolkata
Description
The rail terminus for the east Indian railway is at Howrah. An estimated two million people (yes! you heard right!) pour into/out of Howrah station each day. To get to Calcutta, they walk or drive through the Howrah bridge, or take local ferries. For millions of people, Howrah bridge represents the quintessential image of Calcutta, the first thing they see when they arrive here. The area around Howrah station has grown into a self-contained mini-universe, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. At the base of the Howrah bridge, on the Calcutta side, is the city’s bustling wholesale flower market. Flowers are an essential part of life in the city, they are bought not just for temple prayers but also for wedding decorations, events and festivals. Each god or goddess has their own favourite flowers and leaves. Walking through the flower market is a colourful, fragrant experience.
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Itinerary
Howrah station and Howrah bridge are a “real life spectacle” not to be missed by any visitor to Calcutta. And what better way to experience this spectacle it than by ferry and foot, joining the throng of daily commuters, vacationing families, railway porters, tea vendors, fruit sellers, et al. It doesn’t get more real than this!
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please contact 48 hours before the excursion to confirm exact time and pick up location.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children below age 10 years are not allowed
- Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers
- If you have limited mobility, please let us know in advance
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time
- Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather
- Guided Language tours are available at a supplement
- You must contact Le Passage to India at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Use the contact and email details on the voucher/ticket.
- Upon pickup, please present your printed voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Le Passage to India will respond within 24 hours to confirm your pickup time
Reviews(1)
I obviously misread the description of this activity and was expecting something very different. Out guide was very knowledgeable and kind, he quickly understood the situation and offered alternatives. The fact I was overwhelmed by the crowd, the closed alleys and the odour of the Flower market and I felt like fainting, because of my health problems. There were not any toilets available for women in the Flower market, however, I managed to reach the toilets of the Central train Station on time when needed. The bridge walk and the boar trip were fine.
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