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Purulia is a land of natural beauty. The lush green landscape, verdant hills and dense forests make it a perfect tourist destination that gives peaceful surroundings to weary city dwellers. This westernmost district of West Bengal is part of the Chotonagpur plateau which unravels her untapped mystery and wondrous beauty. The landscape is rocky and undulating. The tourism of Purulia attractions center around its hills, forests as well as its archaeological excavations and the relics of ancient buildings and temples. Tribal ethos enriches the mystic charm and natural beauty of this land of red soil and red blooms of Palash. The region is home to different tribal communities like Santhals, Kurmis, Kherias-Sabars to name a few. Song and dance are an intrinsic part in the lives of the tribal people. Jhumur songs and dance known for its lyrical and literary significance because of the use of ancient language. Different Jhumur songs are sung at different times of the year. The Chau dance is another inseparable part of the rituals and the festivities of Purulia. This folk dance Chau is popular among Santhals, Kumars, Mahatos, Kalindis and Sahish communities are the rare, masked dancers of chau represents the essentially local culture. The use of beautiful masks and the exclusive style of dance, make-up and colourful costumes have made this dance popular all over the world. Many consider this form to be a kind of martial art because of the physical strength and agility involved in dancing.

Destinations

Ayodhya Hills

Ayodhya Hills

Ayodhya Hills is a hill located in the Purulia district, which is an undulating land with scattered hills. It is a part of the Dalma Hills and an extended part of Eastern Ghats range. This is a popular place for young mountaineers to learn the basic course in rock climbing. There are two routes available to reach Ajodhya Hills. One is via Jhalda and the other one is via Sirkabad.

Garh Panchakot

Garh Panchakot

Situated at the foothill of Panchakot panchet hill in the northeast corner of the Purulia district, close to the boundary with district Burdwan and Jharkhand. The hilltop offers picturesque and panoramic view of the command area of the Panchet dam on Damodar River and its reservoir. Another popular activity amongst tourists is bird watching on the Panchet dam, which is a treat to the eye.

Baranti

Baranti

Baranti is a small, quiet and scenic place, but a visit to this place will rejuvenate your mind and soul. A 2 km long irrigation project dam, located between two hillocks, Muradi Hill and Baranti Hill is present here. Baranti is in the vicinity of Ramchandrapur Irrigation Project. You can get a grand view of the reservoir from Baranti, where apart from enjoying the beautiful view you can also go for a picnic as it is a popular spot amongst locals.

Baghmundi

Baghmundi

Baghmundi is a small community development block located in the administrative division of Purulia. Every year thousands of tourists visit this place to witness the natural beauty of the magnificent Ayodhya Hills and the many dams. The picturesque landscape here consists of undulating hills, cascading waterfalls, lush green forests with rich variety of flora and fauna.