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By Train |
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Asansol is an
important junction on the Howrah-Delhi track and most of the
trains stop here. For travel from Kolkata, 200 km, the short
distance trains are ideal - Ranchi Shatabdi Express, Agniveena
Express, Coalfield Express and Black Diamond Express from
Howrah, and Inter City Express from Sealdah. Be sure to book a
reserved seat in advance because the trains are generally
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By Road |
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Asansol is on
Grand Trunk Road (NH 2) and so travel is straight. The road is
superb with four lanes and a divider in place. Those
travelling from Kolkata should take the Durgapur Expressway
from Dankuni and then Grand Trunk Road (bypassing Bardhaman
town)from Shaktigarh. |
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By Air |
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Kolkata is
the nearest commercial airport. There is a private airstrip at
Burnpur, suitable for small planes. |
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Places to Visit |
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Nehru Park ::
on the bank of the Damodar river in Burnpur.
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Churulia
:: Here the famous poet - Kazi Nazrul Islam was born. He is
considered the national poet of Bangladesh. The village is
about 17 km from Asansol, and contains a museum with his works
and a memorial for him. A fair with high standard cultural
programmes are organised on the occasion of the poet's
birthday in the Bengali month of Jaistha (May-June). |
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Kalyaneswari
Temple :: The temple of the Lady of Fulfilment, about 20 km
from Asansol has been a place of pilgrimage, particularly for
barren women, for about five centuries. It is near Maithon.
Normally one makes it a part of a visit to Maithon Dam. |
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Maithon Dam
:: About 20 km from Asansol. It is approachable via Neamatpur
or Asansol Bypass, or one can take a little circuitous route
via Chirkunda. Those travelling in a car often take one route
for going out and return by the other. |
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Panchet Dam
:: About 20 km from Asansol. It is approachable by Chirkunda.
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Joychandi
Pahar :: Popular picnic spot and centre for rock climbing
training, is about 30 km from Asansol. One has to take a train
on the Asansol-Adra line to get there. There is a station of
that name. |
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Joydeb ::
Joydeb is the birth place of the famous Bengali Vaishnava poet
Jaidev. Annual fair held during the first half of
January and lasts for 15 days. |
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Chittaranjan
:: India's biggest locomotive factory situated at
Chittaranjan. Workshops are open to visitors and tourists on
weekdays but permission has to be obtained from the
Administrative office. |
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Accommodation in Asansol |
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Name of
Hotels |
Address |
Phone No. |
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Hotel Ambassador
Retreat |
35, G.T. Road,
Asansol-1 |
0341-6980016 |
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Hotel Arti |
7/162, G.T.
Road, Asansol-1 |
0341-2206455-58 |
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Hotel Asansol
Intr'l |
66, G.T. Road,
Asansol-3 |
0341-2204875-77/20 |
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Hotel Asansol
Inn |
Burnpur Road,
Asansol-4 |
0341-2254778/79 |
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Burnpur Hotel |
Riverside,
Burnpur |
0341-2236282 |
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Hotel Maithon |
Kalyanseswari |
0341-2521405 |
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Hotel R.K.
Continental |
N.S.B. Road,
Raniganj 713358 |
0341-2445292 |
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Hotel Geetanjali |
Station Road,
114, G.T. Road |
0341-2220044 |
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Hotel Asansol
Taj |
B. B. Road.
Bakar Ali Lane |
0341-2212075 |
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Hotel Durga |
Apcar Garden,
Senrailey Road |
0341-2253340 |
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Hotel Classic |
B.B. Road,
Asansol |
0341-2206373 |
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Hotel Glossy |
Bastin Bazar,
Asansol Market |
0341-2202208 |
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Hotel Gloster |
Bastin Bazar.
Asansol Market |
0341-2203730 |
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Hotel Maharaja |
163/8, G.T. Road |
0341-2203119 |
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Hotel Paramount |
Bastin Bazar,
Asansol Market |
0341-2202340 |
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Hotel Plaza |
Plaza Market
Bastin Bazar |
0341-2203830 |
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Hotel Rajshree |
46, Siv Mandir
Road |
0341-2205637 |
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Hotel Sarita |
17, G.T. Road
Asansol |
0341-2207686/3152 |
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Hotel Sadab |
20 & 22, G.T.
Road |
0341-2206599 |
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Tourist Hotel |
169, G.T. Road |
0341-2202270 |
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Hotel Akbar |
Leignton Place,
B.B. Road |
0341-2204758 |
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Evergreen
Hotel |
Abdul
Latif Lane |
0341-2204927 |
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