Bankura and Purulia

Bankura and Purulia are two westernmost districts of West Bengal, lying on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Cities

Map of Bankura and Purulia

23.39730687.1088891 Amarkanan — Koro Hill and Gangdua Dam

23.2587.0666672 Bankura — headquarters of Bankura district

23.5886.843 Baranti —

23.07388987.324 Bishnupur (Vishnupur) — home to numerous terracotta temples

22.92387.615 Jayrambati — birthplace of Sarada Devi, wife of Sri Ramakrishna

22.9664386.780846 Mukutmanipur — a tourist spot with the dam across the river and the hilly landscape

23.33333386.3666677 Purulia — headquarters of Purulia district

Other destinations

23.2866786.115561 Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area — a low-lying hill region in Purulia district

23.583786.94912 Biharinath — the tallest hill in the region

23.67805686.7469443 Panchet Dam — a popular picnic spot

23.486.98334 Susunia — archaeological and rock climbing centre

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Major landmarks include the terracotta temples in Bishnupur. Hills like Ajodhya, Biharinath, Joychandi and Susunia are also notable attractions and you can also trek these hills.

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