If you’re in culture filled, literature oozing West Bengal, Asansol is certainly one place you ought to inspect for a more integrated tourist experience. Because honestly, this place has something for each tourist that ever was. It has traditional temples, and modern day recreational parks. There are multiplexes, and also water conservation dams-it is that diverse. It is a preferred holiday destination of families and couples alike, and also much liked for educational tourism from institutions as well.

This is perhaps the singular most famed tourist destination Asansol has to offer- or not, as we will find out later on. This is situated on the line that marks the divide between West Bengal and Jharkhand, and is easily accessible by virtue of being located near to national highways. Kalyaneswari Temple is located also close to another major tourist attraction, the Maithon dam. It professes Shakti worship, and is believed to be empathetic to unfertile mothers. It is sprawled side to the Barakar River.

This also is one of the major tourist destinations of Asansol. It is one member of a family of churches located everywhere India, indeed, everywhere the planet to believe it. It is inherently British in terms of mechanical construction; all the materials were British in origin. The characteristic reddish orange colour gives a burnt brick look, and the white crosses atop the spires add to an overall polished within rustic look. Sacred Heart Church is for the devout Christians also because the tourist in search of beauty. It is well accessible by roadway too. There are shopping districts nearby.

This third entrant on the list is attractive while being ecofriendly at an equivalent time. Nehru Park has beautiful greenery in the form of trees, and a picturesque lake or two. It is well connected by road, and has changed etymologically once in history. It was formerly called after an IISCO man the name of Lahmeyer, after which it became Nehru as time progressed. It is sprawled alongside the majestic Damodar River.

This is a definitive must visit by testimony of the various tourists who’ve loved being here. Built on the Kali Pahadi in Asansol, it pays homage to the life and times of the Mother Ghagar, believed to be Goddess Chandi in incarnation. The temple has waterbodies nearby, also as shopping districts you’ll indulge at. Ghagar Buri Chandi temple is colourfully built in shades of orange and white, and as the year progresses, there is a myriad of festivals, carnivals and celebrations conducted on the premises which you’ll partake of the enjoyment of and feel optimistic about life.

Satabdi Park is a park arena and recreational zone around town in Asansol known for providing replenishing quality time to families. Well connected through proximity to the GT road, this park has entertainment facilities within the sort of funfair rides like carousels for youngsters. Sometimes, makeshift shrines and structures are built temporarily for festival purposes, which beautify the park all the more. People spend quite a few of hours here, and it’s generally well liked by tourists who continue to multiplexes, movie halls or shopping sites nearby afterwards.