Purulia travel guide

Places to visit in Purulia

15 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

1. Purulia (district headquarters) Two sources

   Location: Purulia · district headquarters

   Headquarters of Purulia district, Medinipur division (Wikipedia).

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Temples, mosques and churches 1

1. Deulghata Official source

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   Deulghat, a place near Boram in Arsha PS. It has the ruins of 15 temples near the Kansai River. The stucco decoration is the notable architecture made on the temple. (district portal)

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Palaces, forts and monuments 2

1. Garh Panchakot Official source

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   It’s a famous historical place located within Neturia Block, and is 60 kms away from Purulia town. It has the ruins of some forts built by the kings of Panchakot in 1600 A.D. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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2. Telkupi Official source

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   A village at Raghunathpur P.S., and about 8 kms. (district portal)

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Hills, forests and wildlife 10

1. Bamni Falls Official source

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   The scene indicates the unblemished purity of nature when not ravaged by human habitation. It represents the vitality, spirit and enjoyment of nature. The air is damp and moist. (district portal)

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2. Durga Bera Official source

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   Durge Bera is 40 feet deep artificially made water body. It gives a amazing color under a clear sky. The water turns blues and looks fresh pure and transparent. Therefore this place is also known as “Nil Jal “too. (district portal)

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3. Jaichandi Pahar Official source

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   Jaichandipahar is located very close to the Municipal town Raghunathpur. It is about 44 kms from Purulia. This is a very popular trekking spot. It is also an important picnic spot. (district portal)

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4. Khairabera Official source

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   This is an Irrigation Dam amidst hills and forest at Baghmundi. It is a beautiful and pleasant place with high potentiality to be developed as an attractive tourist spot. (district portal)

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5. Muradi Dam & Boronti Official source

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   Muradih Dam About 15 Km. from Panchyet Hill , a big water body surrounded by hillocks. A famous picnic spot during winter season tourist parties come to the spot for picnic and enjoying scenic beauty. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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6. Murguma Official source

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   It is located in the north of Begunkodar within Jhalda Block and is about 55 kms from Purulia town. The dam is on the tributary of Kangsabati river. This is a very good picnic spot. (district portal)

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7. Panchet Hill & Dam Official source

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   Panchyet Hill is situated at the North – East corner of Purulia District near the border line between West Bengal and Jharkand close to North-West end of Burdwan District of West Bengal and South-West to Panchyet Dam on. (district portal)

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8. Rakab Forest Official source

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   Keshargarh is famous for Rakab Forest which was known to be the Forest of 16 cross and which was the Hunting place of Kashipur. Maharaja Keshgarh is famous for his fight against British Rulers and looted the Purulia Treasury. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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9. Sita Kund Official source

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   a is located in Bagandi village under Ajodhya Gram Panchyat at Baghmundi Block of Purulia district of West Bengal. It’s a beautiful place surrounded by small water bodies with lotus floating on them. (district portal)

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10. Turga Falls Official source

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    It’s a cascading water fall. Its water is the very clear. One can see through it as if it were a piece of glass. The water slid down smoothly as it fell, having no problems with the giant drop. (district portal)

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Museums and culture 1

1. Charidah Official source

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   Masks of Charidah village in Baghmundi block of Purulia (WB) used in the martial dance “Chhau” which is internationally famous. Around 250 artisans of Charidah village are involved in this craft. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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How to reach Purulia

By train

See the sources for the nearest station.

By air

Kolkata (CCU) or Bagdogra (IXB) (estimate).

By road

National and state highways; route details to confirm.

Headquarters

Purulia

Coast

Inland

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Best time to visit Purulia

Best time

October to March; April-June in the hills (estimate).

Climate

Hot, humid summers and a heavy June-September monsoon; cool hills in the north (estimate).

Dates to plan around in West Bengal

• Durga Puja — Kolkata and statewide: September-October; 2027 dates to confirm
• Gangasagar Mela — Sagar Island, South 24 Parganas: Makar Sankranti, mid-January; 2027 dates to confirm
• Poush Mela — Santiniketan, Birbhum: December; dates to confirm
• Rath Yatra — Mahesh (Hooghly) and statewide: June-July; date to confirm
• Rash Utsav — Nabadwip and Shantipur, Nadia: November; dates to confirm

Where to stay in Purulia