Your stay — DSMS Hostel
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shilpakanan phase 3 park — 469 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Good to know — Durgapur
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Emergency Contacts
DurgapurFor Durgapur-specific help, dial 108 for emergency medical services (EMRI). For local police station, call Durgapur Police at 0343-2546320. For women in distress, dial 1091. All-India emergency number is 112.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Durgapur, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at DSMS Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Durgapur Railway Station → City Centre (stop near Vivekananda Hall of Residence)
💡 Buses are crowded during peak hours; ask the conductor to drop you at 'Vivekananda More'.
Durgapur City Centre (near Vivekananda Hall) → Asansol or Andal
💡 Use the unmanned crossing near the hall for a 10-min walk to Durgapur City Centre station; avoid trains after 9 PM for safety.
Durgapur Railway Station → Vivekananda Hall of Residence
💡 Share with 2–3 others to halve the cost; negotiate before getting in for solo rides.
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) → Vivekananda Hall of Residence
💡 Pre-book through apps like Ola or Uber for fixed rates; airport taxis charge 20% more after 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at DSMS Hostel?
Check-in at DSMS Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Durgapur
💡 Best in early morning before 8 AM when it's uncrowded. If you need a bench near the fountain, arrive before 5 PM on weekends.
💡 Visit just after the morning aarti, around 7:30 AM—the temple is quiet and the light is good for photos. Shoes are not allowed inside, so wear slip-ons.
💡 Go around sunset. The western end gets quietest on weekdays. No entry fee but you'll pay ₹20 for car parking.
💡 Wear decent walking shoes—the climb is short but uneven. No facilities nearby, so carry water. Ask an auto-rickshaw driver near City Centre to take you; they know the spot.
💡 Entry for adults is ₹30. The 3D show costs an extra ₹20 but is worth it. Avoid Mondays—closed. The dinosaur park is free after you buy the entry ticket.