Durgapur

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Durgapur, literally means home of Goddess Durga, is a major rice-trading center and an industrial town situated along the banks of Damodar River in West Bengal, India. The topography is highly uneven. There are many industries in the township, making the city very rich and knitting its modern facilities and culture. The well planned out Industrial Township was designed by Joseph Allen Stein and Benjamin Polk. Presently Durgapur attracts lots of tourists and turning out to be quite a hangout place for youngsters, who look for western trends, modern cuisine and entertainment. Tourists who look for shopping Benachity is an ideal place, resembles an olden city having shops all along, an area for shopping with its quaintest presents of charming small merchant setups.

River Shamashwori Durgapur

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim, River

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 713203

STD Code: 343

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit: Oct – Mar

HistoryEdit

Durgapur is a city in the state of West Bengal located about 160 km from Kolkata, in Burdwan District.The city has established itself with big shopping malls, arcades, cine halls and host of eateries. One can purchase things such as steel, carbon black, the Bankura horse available either in terracotta or wood and the Vishnupur Baluchari. Places of tourist interest include the Durgapur Barrage, Kumarmangalam Park, and Troika Park for kids. Adorned with many temples and mosques the city celebrates Durgapuja, Kalipuja, Rath jatra, Id and Muharram with much vigor and color. The biggest gym of Durgapur Mantra is one of the places which one should visit to know the real fun of life to see the exquisite fitness station. Durgapur attracts tourists to see the modern India, enthralled with industrialization. It can be assured that all facilities are there to make your stay as enjoyable and fun filled as possible. Best season to visit Durgapur is between October and February. October to February is ideal for visit to nearby attractions and wandering around the city. April and May are very hot and tourists typically avoid travel during these months. June to August is accompanied with rains and is suitable for short travels only.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Kolkata is the major Airport available nearby, which is about 175 km away from Durgapur. Kolkata is well connected to many foreign cities and to most of the Indian cities. Taxi fare is about Rs 3,000 from Kolkata to Durgapur.

By Train : Durgapur railway station is well connected to all major cities in India, including Howrah (Chambal Express), Delhi (Sdah Rajdhaniex), Guwahati (Dbrt Rajdhani), Amritsar (Amritsar Mail) and Allahabad (Sdah Ajmer Exp). Many daily trains, express and super fast trains, are connecting the various stations in West Bengal and neighboring states.

By Bus : State owned bus services provide transport facilities from Durgapur to most of the cities in and around. Deluxe A/C luxury buses are available from Kolkata (175 km) and Guwahati. It charges about Rs 3 per km.

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By Other : Auto rickshaws are easy to find and they are usually available at all parts of the city. CNG auto rickshaws are pollution free autos that are available from the city center. They are also a good option. Autos generally have special night fare and one has to be prepared for a long negotiation with the drivers during the night. Cycle Rickshaws are available in selected places and they are a good option for short distances. Prices have to be negotiated and this may take a while.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Samrat Hotel ; Nachan Rd, Nabapally, Benachity, Durgapur, West Bengal 713213 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

The Citi Residenci ; Shahid Khudiram Sarani, City Center Durgapur ; Ph – 094 34 755919 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Suvam Hotel ; Layk’s Building, Shahid Khudiram Sarani, City Centre, Durgapur, West Bengal 713216 ; Ph – 0343 254 7540 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Pathik Motel ; Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Gandhi More, Recol Park, Durgapur, West Bengal 713216 ; Ph – 0343 254 6399 ; Facilities – Room Service

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Mehak-e-Punjab ; Recol Park, Durgapur, West Bengal 713216 ; M – 0343 254 7000 ; Food Serve : Indian

Ananya’s. A multicuisine Restaurant ; Shahid Ramchand Murmu Sarani, City Center, Durgapur, West Bengal ; M – 074 07 405555 ; Food Serve : Indian

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High Octane ; Peerless Sarovar Portico Hotel, Basement, Shahid Khudiram Sarani, City Centre, Durgapur, Kolkata, 713216 ; Ph/M: (+91) 343 2546601, (+91) 343 2546602 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Luxor Restaurants & Bar ; Luxor Hotel, City Centre, Durgapur – 713216 ; Ph/M: (0343) 2546047 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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