Neighbourhoods and Places of Interest
Shibpur is a neighbourhood in south Howrah, near Vidyasagar Setu. Through the centuries it has been synonymous with the Great Banyan tree. The Great Banyan Tree boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. It continues to grow and covers many city blocks and looks like a forest all by itself. The British established the Indian Botanical Gardens in 1786 between the Great Banyan Tree and the Hoogly River. Here there is one end of the Grand Trunk Road.
The Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur is the second oldest engineering university in India.
Don Bosco High & Technical School, Liluah is one of the best schools in India.
There is a famous Rama Temple in Ramrajatala area, where Rama is worshiped for 4 months, starting from Rama Navami to the last Sunday of the month of Shravana. A big fair is held every year on the last day of worship.
Located near Santragachi Railway Station, the Santragachhi Jheel is a large lake that attracts migratory birds during winter. Lesser Whistling Duck is the most dominant species visible here. Forest Ministry of the State Government of West Bengal intends to convert the lake to a 'wildlife conservation centre'.
Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, a chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Calcutta.
Andul,one of the ancient Census townunder the Sadar sub-division in Howrah district,was once acknowledged as one of the most royal and exquisite place in the Howrah district,due to the residences of three zamindar families- Dutta Chaudhury,Kundu Chaudhury and the Rajas (Rai).The total region of Andul including Argori up to Amta belonged to this zamindar family of "Dutta Chaudhury".
It was considered that more than 500 years aged ancestral zamindari house of "Dutta Chaudhury" is totally obliterated now,one cannot even find any fragment of it.But they are celebrating their more than 500 years old Durga Puja still now in their Thakur Dalan.But the magnificent Zamindari House (Bari/Bati) of "Kundu Chaudhury" can still be seen today.They were given the charge of the regions of Daner Sk Lane and few parts of Howrah (main) city along with Mauri.And the palace or "Rajar bari" of the Rajas can also be seen today,which has now become a historical site of Andul.
Gadiara is a village in Howrah District. This place is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the Rupnarayan and the Hoogli rivers.Gadiara is a popular picnic and daytrip spot for locals and tourists alike.
Avani Riverside Mall is the best example of Howrah’s changing skyline. Visible from across the river Hooghly, it is now the only destination for all who are looking to experience the joy of shopping, eating out and entertainment in Howrah.
Spread over a massive 600,000 square feet area, Avani Riverside also hosts multiplex, PVR Cinemas has four Screens with 1186 seats and provides an exceptional digital movie experience to the cine-goers of the city.
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