Asansol, a major coal-mining city in West Bengal, is well-connected to Raipur by rail. The journey takes you through the heart of the industrial belt of Eastern India. Train travel is the most convenient, while road travel is long and tiring. The city is known for its coal mines and industrial heritage.
Total Distance: 780 km by road, 680 km straight-line.
Asansol is a major junction on the Howrah-Mumbai line.
October to March for pleasant weather.