Bankura and Purulia Voyage Tips and guide

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

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

• 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

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.