Durgapur Travel Guide

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Barrage River Damodar

Barrage River Damodar, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Durgapur Barrage is on Damodar river and is place to visit with family friends and kids.On one side there is huge volume of water reservoir and on the other side, its a vast expanse of sand with a streams of water coming out of the reservoir.Its thrilling to see when the... 

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Ram Mandir or Lord Ram's Temple - A well maintained temple, owned by the Goenka business family and in the Graphite India's premise in Durgapur.It has a statue of Lord Ram, Laxman, Sita and Hanumaan. The hanumaan statue is small, places in front of other three, worshipping... 

Kumar Mangalam Park

Kumar Mangalam Park, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  A lush green park to be enjoyed during evenings with friends, families or kids.During Summer, late evenings are the best time when the temperature is low. The park has a musical fountain which runs in eveing hours around 7pm.Just in front of the park gate, you can enjoy... 

Movie hall

Movie hall, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  There are two Movie Theatres in Durgapur, "Durgapur Cinema" and "Anuradha"."Durgapur Cinema" or DC as it it popularly known as is a decent theatre and is located at the heart of Durgapur, it is easily accessible by ST buses, private buses.The main Movie hall shows the latest... 

Shivtala

Shivtala, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Shivtala - Its a very old Shiv temple and is a protected site by Archealogical Survey of India. Its a very old temple (dont remeber when it was built). You can visit this place by Bus / Auto. The ST buses are available from Muchipara towards Shivtala. If you have to come... 

Hotels  

The Peerless Inn - Durgapur

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Hotels  

Hotel Ginger: Hotel with Smart Basics, Help Yourself:

Hotel Ginger: Hotel with Smart Basics, Help Yourself:, Durgapur

 goutammitra Says:  This is part of India's only hotel chain with smart Basics. It is run by the famous Indian Industrial house, Tata Group and they are having hotels in various Indian cities ( They are also the owners of Taj Group of Hotels). The basics include Comfort, Convenience with... 

Restaurants  

Peerless Inn: Food if you have Money

Peerless Inn: Food if you have Money, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  If you have money and want to enjoy food in a airconditioned ambience Peerless Inn could be the right place. The food is not so great but ambience is better compared to other places. It has a bar too.The amount of food you get is not what you expect for the money you spent.... 

Nightlife  

City centre: Nightlife

City centre: Nightlife, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Dhabas in Durgapur - The few I know are near Muchipara where you get booze and the Dhaba food like Chicken / Fish / Daal / Chapati / Rice / Vegetables. The one I like is very near to the Petrol Pump (towards Burdhamaan) and on the highway. If you go further ahead on the... 

Transportation  

Trains for & from Durgapur

Trains for & from Durgapur, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Most of the long distance trains stops in Durgapur. To check details visit the Indian Railways website.DGR has a Computerised reservation system available.Apart from the Railways station, the other place to book ticket on the counter is available at Durgapur City Centre. 

Autorickshaws

Autorickshaws, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  Autorickshaws (3-wheelers) are also available from Durgapur railway station. To take the AutoRicks, come towards the baazar side of the railway station. Most of the Autoricks are queued up there. Mostly the fares are fixed but its better to ask few Ricks about the price... 

Bus service in Durgapur

Bus service in Durgapur, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  The Main bus station is near Durgapur train station. Two kinds of bus servies are available, viz, Local & Long distance. For local buses, State Transport (ST) buses and Private buses are available. ST buses have irregular times to leave. Though ST have a inquiry office near... 

Shopping  

All: Shopping Experience

All: Shopping Experience, Durgapur

 sanjay2808 Says:  There are very few standard high quality shops in Durgapur. The main shopping market is located in Benachity and near Durgapur station. You can get most of the stuffs like clothes, vegetables and household items. There are hardly any branded shops available.There is "Big... 

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 Durgapur - A cocoony township - I was born in Calcutta but brought up in Durgapur. Its a steamy little steel township which is an oddity in the coal belt with its magnificent greenery and great amenities. 

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 I was born in Calcutta but brought up in Durgapur. Its a steamy little steel township which is an oddity in the coal belt with its magnificent greenery and great amenities. 

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