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Best Time to Visit : November to March
Durgapur is the third largest city of West Bengal after Kolkata and Asansol. It is also known as the Steel Capital of East India. Situated on the banks of river Damodar it is almost 170km away from Kolkata. It is a perfect mixture of modern and a small town’s charm. It is the second planned city after Chandigarh. Other than an industrial town it is full of temples, old market, parks and even a barrage. The city has many things to offer other than the authenticated food.
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Bhavani Pathak’s Tilla: Situated at 1km from the city it is one of the famous tourist attraction of Durgapur.
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Deul Park: It is a famous resort and park situated at 17km from the city center and is a famous tourist spot for nature lovers.
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Kumarmangalam Park: Situated at 5km from the city center this place is famous for musical fountains and boating faccilities
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Troinka Park: Situated at 3km from the city centre this is another place famous for family outing.
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Benachity: Situated at 6km from the city centre this is a traditional market place where one can purchase small merchandise, handicrafts and whole sale items.
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Garh Jungle: Situated at 13km from the city centre this place is a great tourist spot for nature lover. It is also known as Dharma Garh of Raja Surath.
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Durgapur Barrage: Situated at 5km from the city centre this is one of the famous tourist attraction of Durgapur. It was built to control the overflowing water of Damodar during monsoons and connects Durgapur with Bankura.
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Junction Mall
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Suhatta Shopping Mall
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Dreamplex Mall
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Fortune Plaza
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Spencer’s Bidhannagar
Places of Worship:
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ISKCON Temple, Durgapur
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Durgapur Hari Sabha, Durgapur
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Peyala Kali Mandir, Durgapur
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Kaliganj Shib Mandir, Durgapur
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St. Michael’s and All Angels Cathedral, Durgapur
Places of Entertainment:
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Anand Amusement Park, Durgapur
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Mohan Kumarmangalam Park, Durgapur
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Carnival Cinemas, Durgapur
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Arti Cinemas, Durgapur
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By Air – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport situated in Dumdum at a distance of 170km.
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By Railway – Durgapur is the main railway station.
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By Road – Durgapur is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of West Bengal.
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