Garpanchkot, Panchet Dam , Joychandi Hill , Maithon Dam - The Tranquilizing Purulia

Being the point of Maratha invasion in mid of 18th century , Garpanchkot is a ruined fort at the foothill of Panchet Hill in the district of Purulia in West Bengal. The ruins of Panchkot fort is a silent witness of Bargi attacks in Bengal during 1740 – 1751.

Garpanchkot will refresh your soul with its picturesque landscape. Through the foothill of Panchet Hill flows the river Damodar. Natural splendor of woods and hills with fresh air makes it an ideal destination for a weekend trip. Walk through the forest of Saal, Tamal , Sonajhuri & Palas – the aroma of flowers and leaves will just intoxicate you. Pachet dam,  Baranti Lake , Maithon dam, and a shotgun trip to Joychandi hill where the great auteur Mr. Satyajit Roy shot his famous films – Gupi Gayen Bagha Bayen & Hirak Rajar Deshe are bound to rejuvenate you with their panoramic view. Being just 3 hours away from the city of Kolkata Garpanchkot is a fantastic ramble out destination for nature lovers. We recommend you a 3 days 2 nights trip to Garpanchkot to cover the entire landscape with a short visit to a nearby tribal village. 

Ajodhya Hill - The Pristine Landscape of Purulia

Located at around 332 kms away from the city of Kolkata and 42 kms away from Purulia town, Ajodhya Hill is a part of Dalma Hills and an extended part of Eastern Ghat range. The altitude of Ajodhya is around 2500 ft. and the highest peak is Gorgaburu. The landscape of Ajodhya comprises of a mix of hills with mid to dense forests that are habitat of Pangoline, leopard and wild elephants along with hundreds of species of snakes and birds. The  There are 9 dams and water reservoirs and 3 water falls in and around the hill region. The pristine natural beauty of Ajodhya is bound to mesmerize you and refresh you thoroughly. 3 days 2 nights stay at Ajodhya Hill top is a perfect week end holiday trip to explore this part of the Planet East.  

Places you must not miss to visit while at Ajodhya, are – 

• Bamni Falls

• Tunga Dam

• Matha Forest

• Pakhi Pahar

• Charida Village

• Khairabera Dam

• Lohoria Dam

• Murugama Dam