The Hooghly River

The Hooghly River is the life line of Calcutta. One of the tributaries of the Ganges, it serves as a religious and economic base for the city. The protection of its curved course initially attracted the British in from the Bay of Bengal and led to the decision to make Calcutta their permanent power base.

The Howrah Bridge that connects Howrah with Calcutta. It is said that it is the busiest bridge in the world.

Earning a living on the river.

Bathers at one of the ghats lining the river.