Flower Market and Howrah Walk
Kolkata (Calcutta)
An estimated two million people 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.