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Purulia (Ajodhya Hills) travel guide

Palash hills, waterfalls and Chhau masks

Purulia (Ajodhya Hills)
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Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
2 days
Stay a night
₹900–4,500
Food a day
₹200–900
Nearest railhead
50 km away
Nearest airport
120 km away

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About Purulia (Ajodhya Hills)

Bengal’s red-earth plateau — the Ajodhya hills ablaze with palash in spring, Turga and Bamni falls, the reservoir lakes, and Charida village where Chhau dance masks are made.

Things to do in Purulia (Ajodhya Hills)

  1. Marble Lake

    45 min · Free

    A quarry lake with clear water.

  2. Turga Falls

    1 h · Free

    Falls below the Turga dam.

  3. Bamni Falls

    1 h · Free

    Steps down to a fall in the forest.

  4. Charida Mask Village

    1 h · Free

    Workshops making Chhau dance masks.

  5. Mayur Pahar

    45 min · Free

    Hilltop view over the plateau.

Where to stay in Purulia (Ajodhya Hills)

  • Ajodhya hilltop

    ₹1,500–4,000

    Resorts and WBFDC cottages.

What to eat

  • Bengali thali

    local dish · veg

    Rice, dal and posto at local eateries.

Good to know

  • Visit in March for the palash bloom and the Chhau festival.
  • Purulia station is 50 km away.

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