Asansol , West Bengal
About Asansol
Asansol in West Bengal is the second largest city in the state after its capital Kolkatta. It has hot and dry summers and cold chilly winters so travelers are advised to stay prepared for the extremes. The Kalyaneshwari temple dedicated to the Lady of Fulfilment, near Maithon, about 20 km from Asansol has been a place of pilgrimage, particularly famous among barren women, for centuries. For anyone interested in nature and wildlife you are in for a surprise as Asansol has places like the Satabdi Park, Gunjan Ecological Park, Joychandi Pahar with local flora and fauna. However, most of these places lack maintenance and hygiene often tends to be an issue. In terms of shopping, Asansol has the Galaxy mall that is fully functional with air conditioning but lacks indigenousness that the local street shops will deliver you with.
The city of Asansol is also known as the coal hub of the country. It is an industrial capital and one of the busiest commercial centers in India. Asansol is ranked as the 10th fastest-growing city in the country and one of the largest cities in the state of West Bengal, India. The city has a number of sightseeing options for different age groups such as parks, religious places, historical monuments, dams, wildlife sanctuary, etc. Folklore says that the last Tirthankar of Jains Mahavira Vardaman used to live here, and thus the district came to be known as Bardhaman. Apart from being a sightseeing destination, the place is pollution free and serene environment attracts few tourists.
Asansol is not everyone's dream vacation but if you are someone with a keen interest in photography or a simply a nature enthusiast then the city's thriving wilderness is sure to delight you.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Asansol
Satabdi Park, West Bengal
3.2 km from Asansol - 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
5.1 km from Asansol - 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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Ghagar Buri Chandi Temple, West Bengal
9.4 km from Asansol - 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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Kalyaneshwari Temple, West Bengal
21.9 km from Asansol - See map
The Kalyaneshwari Temple is known as the “temple of the goddess of fulfillment”. It is visited by childless women who are seeking blessings...
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Churulia, West Bengal
22.6 km from Asansol - 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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Panchet Dam, West Bengal
29.9 km from Asansol - See map
Panchet Dam is situated at a distance of 17 KMs from the city of Asansol. The place is a picnic spot and offers a large number of adventure...
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Anand Park, West Bengal
41.1 km from Asansol - 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
41.2 km from Asansol - 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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Biharinath, West Bengal
42.4 km from Asansol - 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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Joychandi Pahar, West Bengal
44.6 km from Asansol - See map
Situated in West Bengal State, Joychandi Pahar is much famous among the rock climbers. Joychandi Pahar is the starting point of Chota Nagpur...
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Rahreswar Shibtola, West Bengal
47 km from Asansol - 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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Susunia Hills, West Bengal
52.7 km from Asansol - See map
Susunia Hills is situated at 1442 feet, runs 2 miles in length from east to west. The Susania Hill is a famous spot for trekking and rock...
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