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Best Time to Visit :
November to March
Asansol is the second largest city of West Bengal after Kolkata. It is 42nd in the world and 11th in India among the top 100 fastest growing cities. It is situated on the Chhota Nagpur Plateau on the banks of Damodar and Ajay rivers. It is believed to be ruled by the Malla dynasty for about thousand years until the British came to rule. It is also famous for coal mines and steel plants.
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Kalyaneswari Temple: It is one of the most prominent religious place of Asansol dedicated to Godess Kali. It is one of the famous temples and is believed to be the haven for dacoits once upon a time where they stayed and offered prayers also.
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The Sacred Heart Church: It is one of the famous tourist places in Asansol. It is a one family owned Church situated on various parts of India.
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Nehru Park: A famous tourist visiting spot for picnic and relaxing. A large number of local as well as tourist visit this place every day.
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Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple: A famous pilgrimage of Asansol. A large number of devotees come and visit this temple.
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Satabdi Park: It is another famous tourist park of Asansol. Asansol is famous for parks and temples.
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Galaxy Mall
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Mohan Family Store
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Sentrum Mall
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Lee Store
Places of Worship:
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Asansol Jagannath Temple, Asansol
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Sacred Heart Church, Asansol
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Asansol Jama Masjid, Asansol
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Catholic Diocese of Asansol
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Zikra Masjid, Asansol
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Ranisati Mandir, Asansol
Places of Entertainment:
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Shatabdi Park, Asansol
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Manoj Cinema, Asansol
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Nehru Park, Asansol
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By Air – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport situated in Dumdum at a distance of 212km.
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By Railway – Asansol is the main railway station.
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By Road – Asansol is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of West Bengal.