One of the most well planned and well maintained city of West Bengal, Durgapur is blessed with the gift of River Damodar. Situated at a distance of 168 kilometer from Kolkata in the Burdwan district of West Bengal, Durgapur is famous for its Steel Industries.
Fondly referred to as the Steel City of West Bengal, Durgapur boasts of many places of tourist interest. As an industrially developed city, Durgapur is always thronged by visitors who are overwhelmed at the natural scenic beauty of the place. Some of the notable tourist spots of Durgapur are:
- Durgapur City- The well designed and architecturally planned city of Durgapur reflects the engineering skills of the people of the state. The city has many gardens and parks that adds to its greenery. Durgapur is divided into several residential blocks, industrial zones and shopping and marketing areas for the convenience of the citizens and tourists as well
- Durgapur Barrage- The Durgapur Barrage across the River Damodar offers the tourist with a picturesque view of the beautiful landscape of the Steel City. The over flowing banks of River Damodar during the rainy seasons draws many visitors who are thrilled with the natural scenic beauty of the place
- Kumarmangalam Park- One of the most sought after tourist spot of Durgapur, the Kumarmangalam Park with the artificial lakes and the small hills adds to the charm of the Steel City. Far from the hustle bustle of the city life, the Kumarmangalam Park offers the visitors to spend their leisure time with family and friends
