SOME SCENIC WONDERS OF CALCUTTA

 

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Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu)

It is the world's third largest cantilever bridge, opened in 1943.  It connects
the Calcutta and Howrah across the River Hooghly which connects to the Ganges.

 

 

 

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Belbur Math (Howra)

Head quarters of Ramkrishna Mission, the relics of Swami Vivekananda
are preserved here since 1899.

 

 

 

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Jain Temple

Built in 1867, by its founder Rai Badridas Bahadur, dedicated to
Sri Shitainathjee. He was appointed Mookim to the Govt. of India
in 1871.

 

 

 

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G.P.O.

The First General Post Office in India

 

 

 

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Birla Temple of Calcutta

 

 

This way, folks, for more attractions of this fabulously exotic city!