Ajodhya Hills
অযোধ্যা পাহাড়
A spur of the Eastern Ghats in West Bengal, ringed by red-soil hills, forests and reservoirs, and the hub and base for travel in Purulia.
The hills have an average elevation of about 600 metres, and the highest peak, Gorgabru, reaches about 855 metres. The hilltop town has government rest houses and guesthouses. Around it lie the Mayur Pahar viewpoint, the Upper and Lower Dams, Marble Lake, Bamni and Turga waterfalls, and the Bird Hill rock carvings, making it ideal for a one-day loop by hired car. Every March the palash (flame of the forest) trees bloom, and the red soil and red flowers make a striking contrast, so it is a popular spring destination for people from Kolkata. The hills are remote at night, so it's best to do your sightseeing during the day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Marble Lake
- Purulia Pumped Storage Upper & Lower Dam
- Bamni Falls
- Turga Falls & Dam
- Charida Chhau Mask Village
- Pakhi Pahar
- Murguma Dam
- Deulghata