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Travel Tips Of Vidyasagar Setu
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Vidyasagar Setu, popularly known as the Second Hooghly Bridge, is a monumental cable-stayed bridge that links the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah. Named after the legendary 19th-century social reformer and polymath Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, it is one of the longest bridges of its kind in Asia. The bridge was commissioned in 1992 to ease the heavy traffic congestion on the historic Howrah Bridge. Built at a staggering cost of INR 3.88 billion, it is an engineering marvel that has become a defining part of Kolkata's skyline. The bridge carries the Kona Expressway and serves as a vital link to the national highways leading to Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Unlike the cantilever design of the old Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu utilizes a modern cable-stayed design with high-tension steel wires supporting the deck from massive pylons. The view from the bridge is breath-taking, offering a panoramic vista of the Hooghly River, the Prinsep Ghat, and the lush greenery of the Maidan. At night, the bridge is beautifully illuminated, making it a favorite spot for photographers and evening commuters. It spans a total length of 823 meters and has the capacity to handle over 85,000 vehicles daily. The bridge is under the maintenance of the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC). For the people of Kolkata, it is not just a transport link but a symbol of the city’s modernization and architectural progress. Walking on the pedestrian path of the bridge allows one to feel the vibration of the heavy traffic and the cool breeze from the river below, providing a unique sensory experience.
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Health & Safety: Be careful of high-speed traffic if you are walking on the footpath; stay within the railings.

Packing: A good camera with a wide-angle lens is a must for this location.

Accommodation: Stay in the Hastings or Alipore area for easy access to the bridge.

Other: Try the local 'Jhalmuri' sold at the Prinsep Ghat entrance after your bridge walk.

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