Ayodhya Hills Purulia Tour from Kolkata | Full Guide

Ayodhya Hills in Purulia is a popular tourist spot in West Bengal and has recently become a testing centre for silk and tea cultivation. Purulia is mainly known for its nature, climate, and demographic peculiarities. Many people go to the Purulia district to regain their health. The place is rich in mineral deposits. Coal and granite are the main minerals found here.

The masked ‘Chhau dance’ and ‘Tusu Parab’ are significant attractions that the tribes organise. This district is the native home of the Santhal tribe of Ayodhya Hills, Jharkhand, Purulia. For Ayodhya Purulia tourism, small-group travel is ideal, and this place is similar to Daringbadi.

Tusu Parab: The Tusu Parab starts on 14 January and ends on 15 January. 

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Purulia Ayodhya Pahar travel Plan

Our Rajgir tour was cancelled due to train delays. Since we could not get a reservation on any other train, we searched for a local tour and found the Purulia Hills.

It is comfortable for us to travel from Kolkata. The main point is that you don’t have to worry about confirming a train ticket for this place. A local train ticket, “Kolkata to Purulia,” can solve your problem. The distance from Kolkata to Ayodhya Hills, Purulia, is 323 km via NH19 by road.

We can visit Purulia at any time, but spring is the best time to visit the Ayodhya Hills in Purulia. The ‘Palash flower’ bloomed over the hilltop and looked excellent.

 Visiting places in Ayodhya, Purulia – A quick tour plan

• Day 1– Sita Kund in Ayodhya Hills Purulia & Ram mandir 2. kali Pahar Purulia 3. Bharat Sevashram Sangha Purulia 4. Ramakrishna Mission Purulia 5. Ajodhya hill tour (local)
• Day 2– Marble Rock Lake, Purulia 2. Bamni Falls 3. Turga Dam 4. Khairabera dam 5. Charida village. 6. Lahoriya Shiva temple in Ayodhya Hills, Purulia 7. Lower dam, Purulia 8. Upper dam, Purulia 9. Mayur Pahar Purulia.
• Day 3 – Murguma Dam in Ayodhya Hills, Purulia 2. Deulghata Purulia.

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How to reach Ajodhya Hills from Kolkata by train – Our Holiday Story

We started our journey from Santragachi station. At 6:25 am, the train whistled. Around 12:30 pm, four people, including my baby, reached Purulia station. Barrabhum station and Purulia station are the nearest stations to Ayodhya Hill.

After that, we took a Toto car to the bus stand and hired an “ambassador car” for Ayodhya Hills in Purulia. Taking an Ambassador car is cost-effective because it runs on diesel, and the rate is also low. You can also book a cab from the station, but it’s much less expensive, and they are only available with the train time.

After the train passed from the station, all these cars were gone. A few buses also go to the Ayodhya hilltop from the bus stand for 35 rupees, but they are few and time-consuming. We reached our hotel around 3:15 p.m. and finished lunch during the journey.

We booked the Government guest house (Malabika) at the Ayodhya hilltop. The place is neat and clean, and the room size is standard. The location is pleasant and safe because a military base camp is beside the hotel. Kolkata to Ajodhya Hill is 323 km.

1. Ayodhya hilltop – First day

We reached the Ayodhya hilltop via the Sirkabad road. The distance from Purulia railway station to Ayodhya Pahar is approximately 40 km. On the way, we visited the Khairabera Dam.

We booked a car for the next day’s Purulia Ajodhya hill sightseeing in the evening. We met a few local people in the evening who were humble and hardworking. Around 8:00 pm, we returned to the hotel, finished dinner, and went to sleep.

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2. Sita Kund and Burburidham – Second day

The next day, we decided to explore the local areas on foot. In the morning, we visited Sita Kund, also known as Burburidham. It is 1 km from our lodge.

The legend here is that Sree Ramchandra came to Ayodhya hill with Sita Devi to ‘Dandak ‘during the year of exile. Sree Ram shot an arrow through the earth to quench Sita Devi’s thirst and extracted the water. 

In time, it converted into a well. ‘Disum Sendra‘, the hunting festival of Purulia tribals, involves drinking the holy water from the Sita Kund and starting hunting in the jungle.

In the evening, we went to ‘Kalipahar‘, another hill beside the Ayodhya Hills. It is far higher than Ayodhya Hill. The view is also good, but the accommodation is significantly less over there; after spending a few moments there, we went to the market, bought some snacks, and returned to the hotel.

The next day, we went sightseeing in Purulia Ajodhya Pahar. We left Ajodhya Hills in the morning, finishing our lunch at the roadside around 10 O’clock. Our first destination was Marble Lake.

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3. Marble Lake Purulia Tour – 3rd day

Marble Lake is the prime tourist attraction in Purulia. When I went, I noticed that the road conditions were terrible, so it’s good to hire a big car. However, I felt adventurous on this trip. The Marble Lake area is exquisite, and the lake is in the middle of several hills.

The lake was created by cutting stones when constructing the upper and lower dams. This cultivation stopped when the water came out of the mountains. The lake’s water colour is black. We climbed a little up the mountain very carefully. From there, the view of the lake was excellent.

4. Bamni Falls

Second, we visited Bamni Falls. This place is also very classy for nature lovers, but all the waterfalls can be seen only from the bottom of the lake. 

The stairs are very long and rough to get down. Please reserve extra time whenever you visit Bamni Falls. The waterfall can be seen slightly when getting down at least 250 stairs, and I do not recommend it for senior citizens.

I stepped down roughly 500 steps in approximately 800 steps. Below the Bamni Falls, a lake flowed from the waterfall. Hills surround the lake, and it looks great.

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5. Turga Dam

From here, we go to Turag Falls. A faraway Turag dam is there. We see these falls from above the mountain. You can have a pleasant time in the dam area.

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6. Khairabera Dam Purulia

Another attraction is the Khairabera dam in Purulia, on the Khaira River. The blue water of Khairabera Lake and the dam, surrounded by the hills of Ayodhya and shaded by trees, are fantastic.

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7. Charida village

After the Khairabera dam, we went to the Purulia Chaw mask-making village, also known as the Village of Masks. Here, the mask of the Chow dance is made, and various kinds of masks are made.

You can watch the mask-making process and buy stuff from them. The famous artist Padmashree Gambhir Shing was born in Charida village.

Bengal’s Chhau dance is very famous. This year, the Chhau dance mask will be performed in this village along with a fair in December.

The nearest railway station is Balarampur. Bus and car service is available from Balarampur (45 minutes).

Cheap shopping place in Purulia

‘Charida‘ village is the prime shopping attraction. All are the famous handmade products made here. We bought four masks from there, and the souvenirs start at Rs 10 only.

8. Lahoria Shiva Temple, Purulia

After that, we went to a temple called Lahoria. Lahoria Shiva Temple is right next to the Lower Dam. The temple is very ancient and has historical value.

One day before the ‘Chaitra Sankranti ‘(a Hindu festival), a two-day fair-Laharia Baba’s ‘Gajan Mela’ takes place a few km from Ayodhya crossing. It’s also a popular tourist spot in Purulia.

9. Lower Dam and Upper Dam, Purulia

After visiting the temple, we saw the Lower and Upper Dams. It’s a pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant. Water flows from the upper dam to the lower dam, creating hydroelectricity.

A huge hydroelectric plant is also there. It’s Purulia’s central power plant and a vital pump storage project.

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10. Mayur Pahar

While returning, we attend Mayur Pahar. The resonant sounds of the wind whistling through the pine, sal, and silk-cotton trees, the resonance of beating ‘Madal’ floating from afar, and the beauty of the moonlit night enchant lovers of nature. 

We stay a little while until sunset. The romance of the dim light is dazzling, and it is in my memory till now.

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11. Murguma dam

We decided to visit Murguma and Deulghata when we returned. So we completed breakfast earlier and left for Murguma. Purulia to Murguma is 45 km by car, and it’s a one-and-a-half-hour journey. 

We passed through different tribal villages and hills before reaching Murguma. Three hills surround the lake, and a dam covers the water.

We walked a long way along the road to the dam. The chirping of the birds makes this hilly forest charming. You can feel Mahua’s intoxicating smell in the forest. A dam has been constructed for the Murguma River, and a water reservoir has also been developed.

From a distance, Murguma looked like a photo. Palash Bitan Eco Resort or Bon Polashi Eco Hut are excellent choices for Murguma hotels. Both are near the dam. After spending one hour in Murguma, we went towards Deulghata.

12. Deulghata

It takes half an hour to travel from Murguma to Deulghata, which is 15 km away. Purulia to Deulghata 27 km. Deulghata Temple is on the bank of the Kanshvati River. In the past, this temple complex was erected on the temple premises to promote Jainism. However, most temples have been destroyed.

There are only two temples, and the terracotta work still exists in the temples. The idols here are found; they are ancient and made of black basalt stone. A fair is held here during the winter. However, the temples and the idols need to be preserved.

On returning, I saw the sunset from the train, and I got upset, and my Ayodhya hills finished the Purulia tour.

Note

Pakhi Pahar is Matha’s main attraction. It is carved out of a 1000-foot-high hill about 1 km from Bhuchungdih crossing, which is 3 km away from Matha on the way to Barabhum. 

The entire hill seems to fly with spread wings. Different species of birds have their nests here. A group of sculptors is carving the mountain to discover something new.

This project, “Flight to Harmony”, was started by the individual effort of Kolkata artist Chitta Dey in 1992. It could be an additional point of interest with the Ayodhya Hills Purulia tour.

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Ayodhya Hill hotels

In a short time, we searched for many hotels near Ayodhya hills and found Niharika and Malabika Lodge, a Govt guest house under West Bengal tourism. Both lodges are in an excellent location on the Ayodhya hilltop.

Govt guest house

Purulia Youth Hostel
Phone – 03252224742
You can book online.

Yuba abas Purulia

2248-0626/3744/22109206

Purulia Deer Park
Phone – 03252-222604

Forest Banglo

Ayodhya Forest Guest House
Matha forest bungalow
Balrampur Forest Guest House
Matha Tree House

Phone – 03252-222329

Comprehensive Development Area Corporation (WBCADC guest house booking)
Guesthouse Name :
Niharika, Malabika, Manasi, Malancha, Anamika, Balaka, Bibhabari, Upekhita.

Phone – 033-22377041-43 office in charge Mr Sujay Babu 8001934058 and Mr
Gour babu 7501524345

Kumari Kanan Guest house

Contact: WB CADC, Nilkuthidanga, Purulia.
Phone – 03252-225726

Private Hotels at Purulia

1) Aranyak Lodge
(Hazaria, Bagmundi)
(near pump storage project)

Contact: [email protected]
Mobile: 9932725555/9732394115

2) Manvum Tourist Lodge
(Ghodharia, Bagmundi)
Mobile: 9734776894

3) CANKA touristy lodge
(Ayodhya bend)
Mobile: 9732134656

4) Sriduga Lodge
(Ayodhya bend)
Mobile: 9785363833/9933907348

5) Renuka Lodge
(Ayodhya bend)
Mobile: 9647595073/9732089041

6) Star Lodge:
(In front of Bagmudi Police Station)
Mobile: 9002114701

7) Hillview Lodge (8942961501)

8) Family Lodge (8159850044)

9) There are also Day Centres, Shaal-Pial Lodge, Deepshikha (9564169591), Hilot Lodge (8972111906), Bharat Sevashram Sangha (03252-202894 / 9434877570)

10) Abhaya Lodge (Bagmundi)
Contact: 8420935330

You can also stay at the Lions Club’s Guest House.
Ajodhya Guest House
(Implemented by Mandara Lions Club)
(Sahebdi, Ayodhya, Bagmundi)
Mobile: 8348693400
(near the pump storage project)