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There are a number of tourist places in Howrah. While at Howrah do check out the Great Indian Banyan Tree at the Indian Botanical Gardens. The Great Banyan Tree boasts of having the largest canopy in the world. The botanical garden happens to be the oldest in India and was founded in 1786. Close to the Botanical Gardens are the deemed university and the famous technical institute of the Bengal Engineering College. For the pious as well as the tourists with an archaeological bend of mind the Temple of Madangopaljiu Bagnan of 1651 at the Mellak village is a must visit. While in the temple, do check out the awesome pieces of terracotta art. At Howrah do visit the village of Gadiara, which is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the Rupnarayan and the Hooghly rivers. Gadiara in the lap of nature is a popular spot with the localities as well as the tourists. At Gadiara the Fort Mornington Point and the lighthouse will not fail to catch your eye.
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