Susunia Hill
শুশুনিয়া পাহাড়
An isolated small hill on the Bankura plain, with 4th-century Gupta-period rock inscriptions and a natural spring.
Susunia Hill rises about 440 meters and is one of the few hilly areas in Bankura, often visited by hikers and climbers training for rock climbing. On the northern slope at the foot of the hill are rock inscriptions and a dharma-wheel relief left by King Chandravarman in the 4th century, among the oldest inscriptions in West Bengal, and beside them the Vishnu Spring flows year-round. The round trip to the summit takes about 2–3 hours and offers views over the plain and forest. The village at the foot of the hill is known for its stone carving crafts. It is about 50 km from Bishnupur and requires a hired car.
Opening hours
All day (visit during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Madan Gopal Temple
- Malleswar Temple
- Madan Mohan Temple
- Panchmura Terracotta Village
- Shyam Rai Temple
- Mrinmoyee Temple
- Lalji Temple
- Rasmancha