Outram Ghat

Outram Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River in central Kolkata, West Bengal. Located on Strand Road near Eden Gardens and B.B.D. Bagh, it was built in memory of Sir James Outram. It is notable as a popular public promenade offering views of the river, Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu, and as a leisure spot for boating and evening walks.

Visitors can expect a wide stepped ghat and paved promenade along the Hooghly River with open views of the water, bridges and river traffic. The area includes seating areas, food stalls and boat jetties where country boats and ferries operate. The surroundings are urban and open, adjacent to Eden Gardens and Millennium Park, with sunset views and a relaxed evening atmosphere popular for photography and leisurely walks.

Outram Ghat was constructed in the 19th century and named after Lieutenant General Sir James Outram (1803-1863), a British general who served in India. It was developed as part of the riverfront improvements along Strand Road during the colonial period and has since served as an important landing ghat and public promenade on the Hooghly River.

The ghat is a well-known public leisure and social gathering place for Kolkata residents, associated with evening promenades, river festivals and photography. It forms part of the cultural riverfront landscape of Kolkata along with Prinsep Ghat and other Hooghly ghats, and is valued as a scenic urban open space.