Purulia is a beautiful town
located in the north of West Bengal. It is mostly known for its natural beauty.
Most of the tourists visit the place to witness the dense forests, hills,
peaceful surroundings and enjoy its serene ambience. The main attraction of the
place is its natural beauty and some of archaeological remains. If you intend
to visit Purulia, then do visit the tribal communities which have a mystic
charm of its won.
Some of the other highlights
which are included in almost all the packages of Purulia tourism are as follows:
Garpanchkot
It is located at the foothills of
the Panchet Hill which is situated at the north east of Purulia. It shares its
boundaries with Jharkhand and Burdwan. The hill provides a mesmerising view of
the entire town. If you intend to travel by train, then it is best to get down
at Asansol and travel to the hills by a car via NH 2. Because of the increasing
demand of the tourists, you can find many restaurants built for the comfort of
the tourists.
Cheliama
It is one of the most visited
places of Purulia. It is called to be the paradise of archaeologists and
historians because of its huge historical importance. You can find remains of
the 17th century in this village. This village has many temples
which depict the richness of culture and heritage of the place as well as the
Bengali culture.
Ayodhya Hills
Ayodhya Hills are a part of the
Eastern Ghats range. The most populated town near to this hill is Bagmundi. For
such people who have a desire to learn mountaineering can come and practice
here. It is the lowest range of the Chhota Nagpur plateau. This hill is mainly
engaged in rock climbing and other such activities.
Deulghat
It is called as the ‘land of
temples’. This place consist around 15 temples which are near to the Kansai River.
You can get a true reflection of the culture and heritage of the people who
live here. This place is still an important tourist destination of Purualia.
Conclusion
Hence, these were some of the important places
of Purualia which are a must visit if you intend to visit Purulia in your
vacations. It is one of the easiest and economical places to travel to if you
live in West Bengal. It is best to visit Purulia during the month of February
to April when it experiences a moderate weather.