West Bengal
Outram Ghat is one of the most preferred, silent and sober riverside entertainment spots in the Kolkata. With its strategic location, near the Howrah Bridge and Babu Ghat, Outram Ghat makes a perfect destination for an early morning and evening walk. Apart from being a popular hangout spot, this place is also a center of several religious rituals. From holy baths, birth and death rituals to idol immersions, lots of religious activities are performed here. On Durga Puja, the place is overcrowded with enthusiastic devotees. Cruise Cuisine is the recent waterfront hangout attraction of Outram Ghat, which is anchored at Ghat Pier from 10 am to 8 pm every day. On Sunday, the cruise takes off for an enthralling trip from Shutanuti Ghat to Baghbazaar to Belur Math and vice versa.
By Air: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is ~16 kms from the site.
By Train: Howrah is the nearest railway station located just 5 kms from the Outram Ghat. Maidan is the nearest metro station to reach Outram ghat.
By Road:- Local buses, minibuses and metered taxis are readily available from various parts of the city.