Ayodhya Hills surrounded by Shal, Pial, Mahua. Her beauty is wonderful. It is located in Purulia district of West Bengal. A small plateau surrounded by mountains. Ayodhya hills are east of Chotanagpur plateau. This mountain is very beautiful. The maximum height is 712 meters. Nature has decorated this Ayodhya. The beauty of our Purulia district of West Bengal cannot be understood without seeing this Ayodhya hill. Being a Bengali, this beauty of Bengal should be enjoyed by us again and again. During the winter season we can visit for two days at the end of the week. Let's start the journey to Ayodhya. After a few bends while climbing the Ayodhya Hills, Loharia Dam is below. After a few meters rise, the lower dam is on the left. Blue water between mountains surrounded by green forest. very beautiful Two dams of PPSP (Purulia Pump Storage Project – PPSP) on the hills. Lower and Upper Dam.


Ayodhya hills are all flat land. Can't understand I'm on top of the mountain. There are about 50 tribal villages on the hill. Shal, Pial forests are there and also important is that various crops are grown on the hills. There is paddy yield and there is cultivation of raw grain. Aharhar dal cultivation is quite prevalent in the hills. Adivasi-designed houses, dug-out courtyards; Very beautiful, very beautiful this Ayodhya hill. I don't know how many more times it will be called beautiful.


Some of the major places of interest in Ayodhya include Bamani Falls, Marble Lake, Ayodhya Hill Top, Mayur Pahar, Turga Falls, Pakhi Pahar, Upper Dam, Lower Dam, Murguma Lake.


Dwarf Fruit

To see, you have to descend about 200-250 feet (500-550 stairs) from the plain. A stone step after going down some narrow stairs. The way down is surrounded by dense green forest on both sides. After crossing the stone steps and going down quite a bit, one can see the wonderful view of the waterfall. Climbing up and down the stone steps is a little difficult but the beauty of Bamni Falls will ease all the difficulties. A small lake is formed from this spring.

Let's go around


Murguma Dam.

I don't know if I can convey its natural beauty through my writing. Surrounded by mountains, Murguma Dam is built on a tributary of the Kangsavati River. This Murguma Dam and Lake is under the 'Saharajo Irrigation Scheme'. The lake, surrounded by mountains, became magical in the soft autumn afternoon sunlight. What a wonderful! At sunset, the sky turned crimson and the mountains reflected crimson in the waters of the Murguma. What a wonderful beauty. Morning murguma big mohamoyi. Calm, soft sunlight, green hills around and chirping of birds in the water of the lake. It seems so peaceful, heaven has descended on earth.


Khayrabera

Dam Ayodhya is a beautiful dam with calm, quiet, gurgling water at the foot of the hills. There are two green hills on either side of the dam and Khayrabera Eco Adventure Camp on its lap. Kayaking is available in the lake. From here, Machkanda Jharna is at a walking distance along the forest path.

Mayur Pahar is about one kilometer from the hilltop of Ayodhya. Mayur Pahar can be reached after a short uphill climb. The scenery around this mountain is very beautiful.


Peacock Hill

Marble Lake can be reached by passing the upper dam on the left side of the road to Baghmundi and passing through Shal, Pial. It is a stone quarry. High high stone hills around, the clear water of the lake in the middle, this scene is very beautiful. Sunset and sunrise on the lap of rocky hills and its crimson reflection in the water of the lake. Very nice view.


Bird Hill

The original name of which was 'Muraburu'. It is not that there are many kinds of bird sanctuary here. There is a history behind the name Pakhi Pahar. It can be said that the rocky canvas in the chest of nature. If you know its history, the bird hill will definitely attract Bengalis. For the past few years, artist Chitta De has been carving birds of different shapes on the rock face of the hill. Artist Chitta Dey started working on government grants from 1997. Trained the local tribal people and started working with them in groups. While hanging from the mountain at the risk of his life, using enamel paint, chisel hammer, Dana Mela is carving the shape of the winged bird. Dense forest around the hill and shal, hill red road full of teak.


Turga Falls

You have to go down quite a bit through the forest chest through rough rocky stairs. The road down is quite difficult. As you go down, you can hear the loud sound of the spring water. Turga Falls is beautiful, very clear water. This fountain can be reached very close.

Burnt mud temple on the bank of river Kangsavati – named Deulghata temple. The temple has an idol of Maa Durga carved in black stone. The Durga Puja of this temple is one of the most interesting pujas in Purulia.


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The costumes and masks of that Chou dance are made in Charida village of Purulia. Charida is a small village. About 100 families work in this industry. Chou art of West Bengal is recognized at international level. A lot of historical information is captured in Chou artworks. Chou's costumes and masks are based on various myths. There are mask shops on both sides of the road in Charida village. The artists are taking the colors and showing the examples of the art. Charida draws me again and again to see the works of these lesser-known artists. Ayodhya has another beautiful form. Ayodhya became colorful with the color of fire with Phagun's Palash flowers. When visiting Ayodhya during Dol, there are various regional festivals in the tribal inhabited villages. The dance of the tribals to the rhythm of Madal is very interesting at this time.


How to go?

By Train – Howrah or Santragachi to Purulia Station or Barabhum Station. Ayodhya by hiring a car from the station.

By Bus – SBSTC, CTC buses are available from Kolkata to Purulia, Baghmundi. Rent a car from there to Ayodhya.