Places To Visit In Durgapur Sightseeing

Bhabani Pathak’s Tilla is great place to observe the network of tunnels in Durgapur, starting near the city center region and extending right up to the Damodar River. Today a protected monument, it first came to limelight in the novel ‘Durgesh Nandini’, by Bankim Chattopadhyay. As per the legend, unless a person had the map of the tunnel system, navigating inside was completely impossible.

Durgapur Barrage is the perfect place to watch the amalgamation of nature's fury and man's effort to control it. Best visited during monsoon, the barrage is a sight to behold, with water trying to move out of the locked gates. There is also a short bridge over a canal, which is situated a few yards away from the main barrage. Walking over the bridge would surely be a riveting experience for one and all.

One of the most important sites in Durgapur, the steel plant sprawls over a mammoth space and is the one of the awesome sights to watch out for. A SAIL (Steel Authority of India) initiative, the plant is responsible for the economic boom of the place and also played a significant role in the industrial development of the country at large.

Troika Park qualifies as a must-see place. A recreational spot, the park has exciting rides, apart from a toy train and a few other attractions that are sure to make the day for your kids. Adjacent to this recreational zone is a deer park. So, in case you want to have a look at the deer and even touch a few of them, head straight to Troika.

Nestled in the bank of River Ajoy, the Deul Park is highly famed as the treasured asset of the famous Gopraj Ishwar Ghosh, locally called Ichai Ghosh. The site boasts of its scenic landscape, offering the perfect ambience for enjoying a weekend tour beside Ajoy River.

Often considered as one of the most beautiful parks in Durgapur, the Kumar Mangalam Park is the first park in the district to have a musical fountain. But, the park suffered a period of negligence and the result was the destruction of some of the infrastructures Later.