PM Modi Howrah Bridge Boat Ride: PM Modi also took a view of Vidyasagar Setu (Howrah Bridge) from the boat and shared the pictures from there on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently seen taking a boat ride along the Hooghly River in Kolkata. He enjoyed the beautiful morning and visited places like Prinsep Ghat and Outram Ghat. During this time, he also took a view of the Vidyasagar Setu (Howrah Bridge) from the boat and shared photos on social media. PM Modi described it as a special experience related to the culture and life of West Bengal. Howrah Bridge and the Hooghly River are considered the hallmarks of Kolkata, making a visit there a special experience for every tourist. If you too want to see the Howrah Bridge by boat like PM Modi, let us tell you today how to reach Howrah Bridge, how much it will cost, and how much it will cost.

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Howrah Bridge (also known as Rabindra Setu) is Kolkata's most famous bridge. It spans the Hooghly River and connects Kolkata to Howrah. It is one of the world's busiest and oldest cantilever bridges. Its beauty is enhanced at night when it glows with lights.

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You can reach Howrah Bridge in several ways: by train (the nearest station is Howrah Junction), by metro (Mahatma Gandhi Road or Howrah Metro Station), by bus or taxi from any part of Kolkata, and as it is close to Howrah Station, it is also accessible on foot.

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If you'd like, you can take a boat ride on the Hooghly River. This experience is truly special, offering a panoramic view of the Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, and Kolkata from the water. Morning and evening are considered the best times to do this.

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Mornings offer a calm and refreshing experience, while evenings offer beautiful sunsets and lighting, and the Howrah Bridge's illumination at night is simply stunning.

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There's no ticket required to visit Howrah Bridge; it's free. Taxis or autos can cost around ₹100 to ₹200. Boat fares vary, typically ranging from ₹50 to ₹300. Buses are the cheapest.

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There are many beautiful places around Howrah Bridge, such as Prinsep Ghat, Outram Ghat, the banks of the Hooghly River, Kolkata's old city and markets, which provide a closer look at Kolkata's culture and history.