Durgapur , West Bengal
About Durgapur
Durgapur is named after Goddess Durga, situated in the state of West Bengal on the banks of river Damodar. The city is both a commercial center and a tourist destination. The city of Durgapur is called the steel city of India as it has a large number of steel manufacturing units. It is not only the home for the steel industry, but a number of other industries such as the brick, tile and coal industry.
The climate and topography of the place make it a major rice-growing center. The river Damodar runs along the city wherein the tourists can enjoy the fishing and boating activities. For a tourist who loves to shop, Benachity is the utopian spot it looks like an ancient market having small shops. The city is a perfect destination for shoppers looking forward to buying steel utensils and jewelry. Tourists will find a number of parks, temples, mosques and historical architecture in the city.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Durgapur
Anand Park, West Bengal
7.2 km from Durgapur - See map
Troika Park or Anand Park is an amusement park which is now known as the Anand Park. The park is the best place to spend quality leisure time...
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Kumaramangalam Park, West Bengal
10.3 km from Durgapur - See map
The Mohan Kumar Mangalam park is named after the first steel minister of India. The park is spread over acres and acres of land and has a...
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Rahreswar Shibtola, West Bengal
14.2 km from Durgapur - See map
According to the archeological society of India, Rahreswar Shibtola is believed to be more than 800 years old. The temple is built in the form of...
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Garh Jungle, West Bengal
21.9 km from Durgapur - See map
The Garh jungle is one of the oldest places in the country. As believed by Historians the place is as named as Dharam Garh because the King surath...
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Deul Park, West Bengal
28.7 km from Durgapur - See map
The Deul Park is situated near the Garh jungle, on the banks of river Ajoy. Deul Park has been developed in the of "Ichhai Tomb" named after...
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Amarkanan and Koro Hill, West Bengal
36.7 km from Durgapur - See map
Koro hill along with Amarkanan at its base is a beautiful tourist destination located at a distance of 19 KMs from Bankura. The altitude of the...
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Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple, West Bengal
41 km from Durgapur - See map
Ghagar Buri Chandi or Ma Ghagurburi Temple is located close to the National Highway 2; it is at a distance of 3 KMs from the heart of the city. The...
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Satabdi Park, West Bengal
45.9 km from Durgapur - See map
Satabdi Park is 2km away from the Asansol Railway station. The park is maintained by the Indian Railways and named after its fast train service...
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Nehru Park (Asansol), West Bengal
51.7 km from Durgapur - See map
Looking for an evening outing, Nehru Park in Asansol is the ideal spot. The park is situated on the banks of river Damodar. A small pond with big...
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Churulia, West Bengal
52 km from Durgapur - See map
Churulia is a small district situated 15km away from the city of Asansol. The city is named after the freedom fighter and poet Kazi Nazrul Islam,...
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Biharinath, West Bengal
53.2 km from Durgapur - See map
Biharinath with an altitude of 1469 m is the tallest hill of the Bankura region. Biharinath is located at a distance of 57 KMs from the city of...
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Siddeshwar Temple - Bahulara, West Bengal
54.4 km from Durgapur - See map
Siddeshwar temple is believed to be more than a thousand years old and was built before the Mughal Empire came into power. The temple is situated...
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