Asansol
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Asansol (Bengali: আসানসোল Āsānsol, Hindi: आसनसोल Āsansol) is the headquarters of the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It is at the centre of a major industrial area and the second largest urban agglomeration in the state. Asansol (Bengali: AH-shahn-shohl) is an important mining and industrial centre in Eastern India. Over the years, Asansol grew considerably with the growth of coal mining, development of railways and growth of the steel plant of IISCO (Indian Iron and Steel Company) in Burnpur.
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe nearest commercial airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) in Durgapur (around 35 km (22 mi) by road). Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata is the nearest international airport. There's also a general aviation airport at Burnpur. Air-conditioned Volvo and SBSTC buses along with non-air-conditioned buses leave daily from Esplanade, Kolkata for Asansol via Durgapur. The tickets can be booked in either advance, online or at the spot before the departure of the buses. The bus journey is comfortable and relaxing in comparison to the journey by SBSTC AC buses. Bookings can be made online through portals like Redbus. Asansol is on the historic Grand Trunk Road. Durgapur Expressway (NH 19) is another option from Kolkata. Hired cars, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. Nobody goes by meters and so be sure to check about the hire charges before boarding. Just like the taxis in Kolkata, the Ambassador taxis in Asansol are painted yellow and blue....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Hired cars, auto-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. Nobody goes by meters and so be sure to check about the hire charges before boarding. Just like the taxis in Kolkata, the Ambassador taxis in Asansol are painted yellow and blue. They are readily available at the railway station and certain other fixed points. Asansol is one of the big markets in West Bengal. There are many shops for buying clothes, electronic goods, sports accessories etc. Many of the larger hotels have bars and restaurants. Most of clubs in the area have the colonial old world charm but entry is restricted to members and their guests.
Money & Budget
Asansol is one of the big markets in West Bengal. There are many shops for buying clothes, electronic goods, sports accessories etc. Many of the larger hotels have bars and restaurants. Most of clubs in the area have the colonial old world charm but entry is restricted to members and their guests.
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Tasty Butter Garlic Broccoli
Tasty Butter Garlic Broccoli
Crispy Golden Indian Chicken Pakora
Spicy Fried Masala Pomfret Fish
Crispy Golden Chicken Pakora Bites
Spicy Fried Masala Pomfret Fish
Hearty & Healthy Broccoli Salad: A Wholesome Side with Carrot, Red Pepper, and Potatoes.
brown leaf on persons hand
a group of buildings
Tasty Butter Garlic Broccoli
Tasty Butter Garlic Broccoli