Maithan is one of the most popular excursions from Asansol. It is not only visit by tourists, but is also a favorite getaway of the locals, especially on weekends. Situated about 22 km from Asansol, on the border of West Bengal and Jharkhand, Maithan also houses the largest reservoir of the Damodar Valley Corporation.
It is also a wonderful spot to visit it, about 20 km from Asansol.
It is a popular picnic spot and centre for rock climbing training, is about 30 km from Asansol.
Nehru Park is located in Burnpur, very near to Asansol. This beautiful park is sited on the bank of Damodar River and has several amenities, like boating, restaurant and musical fountain.
The famous Kalyaneswari Temple is situated about 20 km from the city of Asansol. It is considered to be an ancient temple is Kalyaneswari, a form of Goddess Shakti or Kali. The temple is situated very close to the famous tourist spot Maithon.
Churulia is a small village, which about 17 km from Asansol. This place is basically known as the birth place of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The village currently houses the Nazrul Academy, where several manuscripts, medallions and other belongings of the poet have been preserved. A week long festival is held here annually, to celebrate the birthday of this legendary national poet of Bangladesh.
It is 2 km from the station. There are facilities for paddle boating and a few rides for children. Nice place to spend the evening.
It is near NH2 Maa Ghagar Buri is one 'roop' of Maa Chandi. You can give puja in the morning time.
The most beautiful temple in Neamatpur, about 8 km from Asansol.Other than this, Bakreswar, which is 70 km from Asansol can be visit to see the hot spring and temple. Tourists can also visit Vishnupur, 100 km from Asansol known for its terrocotta work, and Shantiniketan, which is 90 km from Asansol known for Tagore's University, Viswa Bharati.
