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Bankura and Purulia Voyage Tips and guide

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    Radhashyam Temple, Bishnupur

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

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    Map of Bankura and Purulia

    • 1 Amarkanan — Koro Hill and Gangdua Dam
    • 2 Bankura — headquarters of Bankura district
    • 4 Bishnupur (Vishnupur) — home to numerous terracotta temples
    • 5 Jayrambati — birthplace of Sarada Devi, wife of Sri Ramakrishna
    • 6 Mukutmanipur — a tourist spot with the dam across the river and the hilly landscape
    • 7 Purulia — headquarters of Purulia district

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    • 2 Biharinath — the tallest hill in the region
    • 3 Panchet Dam Panchet Dam on Wikipedia — a popular picnic spot
    • 4 Susunia — archaeological and rock climbing centre


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    Ajodhya Hills

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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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