An Emblem of Kolkata: HOWRAH BRIDGE

In the days when there were no calculators or computers a bridge on two pillars of 71 feet was built in the city of Kolkata by the britishers. Call it howrah bridge  or a  vintage bridge which has no nuts and bolts (the entire structure is riveted)  and is still standing tall  for the last 70years. It is the  6^th longest bridge in the world. The people of Kolkata are proud of having this bridge built in their city. It is an iconic landmark and symbol of Kolkata.

 The enigma of the structural marvel can be experienced by taking a walking tour of the bridge. It looks dazzling after dusk when the entire city is at its dazzling best. The silence of the river below , the blue sky above,  the cool evening breeze and the majestic sweep of the Hooghly makes for a surreal sight.

From a distance the modern yachts as well as the traditional boats can be seen on the ganga showing different facets of the ancient modern city. The beauty of the bridge could not stop big bollywood directors also from shooting various scenes of their movie on the bridge. From Vidya Balan to Ranbir Kapoor all have been a part of the scene shot on the majestic bridge.

Ria Shah

PGPMC

2nd sem