Top Five Places to Visit in Purulia

Planning a small weekend getaway? The westernmost district of Bengal can be your ideal destination if you are a seeker of peace amidst nature away from the urban congestions. Purulia, with its eccentric beauty of red soil and rich natural resources is a breather to the eyes and the mind. You can easily explore this plateau full of hills surrounded by clear-streamed rivers and a lush green belt all across. Purulia is accessible from the surrounding main cities like Kolkata, Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Bokaro. There are plenty of bus and trains available from these places so the travel to and from here is smooth and hassle-free. If you are on the adventurous side, you can also opt for a road trip by car.

Here is a comprehensive list of five places that you should not give a miss while you are in Purulia -

• Ajodhya Hills - Unquestionably the most visited tourist attraction of Chotonagpur plateau, the mesmerising vista of Ajodhya Hills is something that you are bound to fall in love with. It is also a paradise for the trekkers and photographers who want to capture the essence of nature up, close and personal.

 

• Duarsini - Explore the lives of the local tribes in Purulia by paying a visit to this place. It is an immaculately beautiful place dotted with greeneries and the stream of river Satgurang flowing by the sides. It is also a paradise for the birdwatchers.
• Murardi Lake - The enthralling beauty of this lake can be best described as the mirror of the azure sky guarded by the colossal mountains with a green belt at the horizon followed by the chirps of migratory birds.

• Jaychandi Hills - If mystic romanticism with the thrills of rock climbing attract you, do not miss the visit to Jaychandi Hills. It is a steep hill with a temple on top where deity ‘Chandi’ is worshipped. This hill is also very famous as the shooting spot of the popular Bengali cult film ‘Hirak Rajar Deshe’.
• Doldanga - A historic place, it carries the remains of the Singh Deo administration. The rich greenery guarded by the towering Panchet Hill and the extensive Panchet Lake would make your weekend noteworthy if you are planning to include this place in your itinerary.

You can also visit Surulia, Rekab Forest, Khairabera and Panchet Hills during your tour. There are plenty of accommodation options available in Purulia including hotels and Government guest houses. You might choose any as per your budget, but is advisable that you pick a hotel like PearlTree Hotels and Resorts among the others which is very close to the Purulia railway station and the main town.