Purulia Red Soil Hills & Lakes
Travel from Kolkata to the Ajodhya Hills and Baranti Lake to see waterfalls, a mask-making village, and Palash blooms.
A popular weekend getaway for Kolkata residents. The attractions are split into western and eastern zones, so you will stay on the hills first before moving to Baranti for the sunset. The western zone features reservoirs, waterfalls, and the Charida Chau mask village, while the eastern zone offers lakes and ruins. The roads are gentle, making it ideal for families and rural tourism. February to March is the best time to see the Palash flowers in bloom, but weekend accommodations must be booked well in advance.
Accommodations are tight during the Palash flower season (February–March); April to June is extremely hot.
每日安排
第 1 天 · To Ajodhya Hills
Drive or take a train from Kolkata to Purulia in the morning (approx. 5–6 hours), then drive up the hill (approx. 1 hour).
住宿：阿約提亞山
第 2 天 · Waterfalls & Lakes to Baranti
普魯利亞（圖爾加瀑布與水庫、大理石湖、班姆尼瀑布、德烏爾加塔神廟）
Do a loop tour on the hills in the morning (approx. 2 hours), then drive to Baranti via Deulghata in the afternoon (approx. 2 hours).
Waterfalls may have very little water during the dry season; check the trail conditions before deciding to hike down.
住宿：巴蘭蒂
第 3 天 · Joychandi Pahar & Lakeside Sunset
Drive to Joychandi Pahar (approx. 40 minutes), climb the steps (approx. 1 hour), and return to Baranti for the sunset.
住宿：巴蘭蒂
第 4 天 · Garh Panchkot & Return
Visit Garh Panchkot in the morning (approx. 30-minute drive), then drive back to Kolkata (approx. 250 km, 5–5.5 hours).