Ferry Terminal on Hooghly River with Howrah Bridge in Background, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
A passenger ferry docks at a busy ghat on the Hooghly River in Kolkata, with the iconic Howrah Bridge visible in the distance. The scene captures daily river transport that serves millions of commuters in the metropolitan area.
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The Hooghly River pulses with life as passenger ferries shuttle commuters across its muddy waters. This vital waterway has served Kolkata for centuries, connecting communities and sustaining livelihoods.
In the distance, the steel lattice of Howrah Bridge stands as an engineering monument. Built in 1943, this cantilever bridge remains one of the longest of its type in the world and an unmistakable symbol of the city.
At the ghat, passengers board in steady streams. The ferry system remains the most affordable transport option for workers traveling between Howrah and Kolkata, carrying over 100,000 passengers daily.
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