AYODHYA HILLS OVERVIEW:

Ayodhya ills is an augmentation of the dolma hills of Jharkhand. It is an incredibly beautiful escape with slopes, dales, tall trees, springs, serene lakes, a stream and clear blue skies. A visit to delightful cascades, profound timberlands, ancestral towns, gorshabru and mayur slope make certain to enthrall your faculties. The presence of an assortment of wild creatures in the backwoods makes this spot more brave. Visiting covered up cascades, journeying around purplish blue lakes monitored by slopes, encountering neighborhood ancestral culture, bird watching and going for town strolls make Ayodhya hills a secret stash for picture takers and nature-sweethearts.

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Best an ideal opportunity to visit:

During September to February Ayodhya hills get a chill in the breeze and clear skies. Uniquely, February and March puts an energetic demonstration of palash blossoms and early October gives a demonstration of kash phool. In any case, the storms cover the spot in interminable greenery and the coasting foreboding shadows over the green slopes and spouting cascades make an exhibition commendable for deep rooted explorers.

The most effective method to reach:

There are a few trains from Howrah to Purulia. Transport administrations are additionally accessible from Sahid Minar. You can pass via vehicle, as well.

Spots of interest:

Murguma Dam :      

It is located in the north of Begunkodar within Jhalda Block and is about 55 kms from Purulia town. The dam is on the tributary of Kangsabati river. This is a very good picnic spot. The natural beauty of Ajodhya hill is visible from this point.

Murguma Dam

Bamni Falls :

 

The scene indicates the unblemished purity of nature when not ravaged by human habitation. It represents the vitality, spirit and enjoyment of nature. The air is damp and moist. The smell is of spruce trees that surround the waterfall and stream and of the soggy, wet air. The sound of flowing water is all that can be heard. The water, making its way around, over and through the rocks, makes a beautiful noise. Green bushes cover the hill where large rocks are not exposing themselves. Below the bushes are signs of erosion where the flowing water has carried the dirt down the hill. The erosion is barely noticeable; the many beautiful aspects of the scene conceal this minuscule flaw of perfection. Moss, drenched in water, covers the rocks and huge logs which lay on the bank of the stream. The moss is light yellow in some areas and dark green in others. Small plants and algae are on the rocks as well. The whole area brings an uplifting feeling. It is an area to connect with one’s inner soul and to raise one’s spirits. A place to sit, daydream and simply enjoy the uniqueness of the peaceful, serene nature which is becoming rare.

Bamni Falls

 

Location: It’s on the way to Baghmundi from Ajodhya. It comes under Ajodhya Gram Panchyat in Baghmundi Block. It is 52 Km from Purulia district town via Sirkabad.

 

Attraction: After adventures exertion to reach the panorama one would enjoy the astounding stepping down of water and the spell of rain-like droplets on an individual Full view of the creek and the the beauty of the scene from the watch tower gives an enchanting experience to an individual. Away from strident city life the charming songs of colorful birds and chattering noise of squirrels make the environment a pleasant place to be in.

Marble Lake:

Locals call it Blue Dam or Patal Dam because of the blue waters of the Lake. A slice of Mediterranean appeal in our very very own Bengal? But how did this herbal lake arise? It is said that whilst the 4th biggest hydroelectric power assignment turned into being built and the encircling hills had been blasted for the cause, one all at once observed this lake within the center of nowhere. Maybe, water gushing from underground because of rock blasting gave upward thrust to this lake. Thanks to local government and Purulia district administration, the lake is getting a facelift to attract extra travelers. A cafeteria and watch tower will quickly arise beside the lake in order that travelers can stretch their tired legs after a stroll up to the hill pinnacle and just laze with a cuppa of warm steaming tea or espresso.

Marbel Lake

Turga Falls:

 

It’s a cascading waterfall. Its water is very clear. One can see through it as if it were a piece of glass. The water slid down smoothly as it fell, having no problems with the giant drop. The sleek sapphire descent was simply staggering to observe. Each drop of water fell with its own clarity, making a vast splash upon the level surface below. This Turga waterfall seems downpour from clear sky. The giant spray from below was reaching up towards the sky in order to touch it. It’s really magnificent watching. The onslaught of water was like a cascade of never-ending rain. The drop downward was drenching, dripping, and dousing to those daring enough to look at it. Though it can seem a bit overwhelming, the view is one of the most breathtaking ever seen. Every rock protruding out made the water grasp for something in the distance as it fell out of the sky. The splashes emerging out of the water was steam coming off the ground on a cold day. The clouds covered the clean cobalt color soaking the sky. The clouds were small puffs of cotton floating in the sky. They floated in the sky, making the picture that much better than it was before. The air was vacant of birds as the noise ear-shattering. Every glimpse of the sky was like a pathway to another land in the way that it shone through. It glowed with an amazingly bright light that couldn’t be compared to anything else. The horizon was a never-ending line that followed the water in unison. The sky and the water met along the edge of nothingness. The simplest thing in the picture has become like the most superb stroke on a painting.

 

Location: It’s on the way to Baghmundi from Ajodhya. It comes under Ajodhya Gram Panchyat in Baghmundi Block .It is 57 Km from Purulia district town via Sirkabad.

 

Attraction:

 

1.      Flowing water from the hill in all directions. In some areas, it falls in thick sheets from ridges high above. The water is clean, clear, pure and unpolluted. It flows swiftly over weathered rocks and thick moss. Below a bed of rocks lies a small pool. Water bugs walk on the surface of the pool, aimlessly wandering - as if vagabonds - in all directions.

2.      Away from strident city life the charming songs of colorful birds and chattering noise of squirrels make the environment a pleasant place to be in.

  

Sita Kunda: 

Sita Kunda is located in Bagandi village under Ajodhya Gram Panchyat at Baghmundi Block of Purulia district of West Bengal. It’s a beautiful place surrounded by small water bodies with lotus floating on them. The mesmeric medium dense natural forest with peaceful surrounding makes it a perfect tourist destination that gives a rustic ambience and for whole hearted prayer.

Location: At Bagandi village of Ajodhya Gram Panchyat in Baghmundi Block. It is 47 Km from Purulia district town via Sirkabad. 

Attraction:
The cold water bubbles from beneath invading the white fine sand at Sita Kund are mystical and astonishing pristine freshwater springs and streams. Other than this traveler can see different kind’s colorful birds which come especially in winter. The most interesting thing is the visibility of existing hairs of Sita as the locals say, on different Sal trees. A 20-year-old Ram Mandir is also very famous at this place. 

Mythology:
Sita Kund is a place which is associated with the classic Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Rama and Sita had come to Ayodhya Hills and stayed during their exile. Sita was thirsty and Ram pierced an arrow through the Earth's soil crust and through that pristine fresh water springs and streams gushed out. Sita quenched her thirst. The place is known as Sita-kunda. 

Sita Kunda

People belong to Tundra community drink water from Sita kundu before going for Shikar (Hunting) because they think Sita kund is a holy place for them. The local people have constructed a beautiful Ram Mandir or temple just 500 meters away from the Sita Kund. The common people offer prayer to both places consecutively. 

Fairs and Festivals: Local tribal people of the Ajodhya hill join in the hunting of wild animal in the full moon (Purnima) day of Baisakha in this place. 

Tarapaniya lake :

A visit to this hypnotizing lake encompassed by mountains is a must.

Mayur Hills and Pakhi Pahar :

An outing to the mayur hill gives a terrific all encompassing perspective on the whole scope of Ayodhya hills. You can likewise visit the murra buru hill (pakhi pahar), which has some excellent stone artistic creations of birds. Unexpectedly, pakhi pahar is an incredible spot for bird watching and is the normal territory of peacocks. Intensely forested, these slopes are home to panthers, deer, wild pigs and various birds.

Pakhi Pahar

Khairabera:

This is an Irrigation Dam amidst hills and forest at Baghmundi. It is a beautiful and pleasant place with the high potentiality to be developed as an attractive tourist spot. It is situated at the Baghmundi block some 70 Km away from Purulia town, this place has a vast water body at the foot hills of Chemto and Barra Hills (Ajodhya –range).During the spring ( Holi season ) the Palash trees add a new spectrum to the scenic beauty of the area with their red-flowers. The place has ample scenic beauty and resources to be developed as a prime tourist spot.

 Charidah:

Masks of Charida village in Baghmundi block of Purulia (WB) used in the martial dance “Chhau” which is internationally famous. Around 250 artisans of Charida village are involved in this craft. RAM KRISHNA HASTA SHILPA SAMITY - a SHG of 13 members from Charida village are professionally engaged in this mask manufacturing and they have been awarded at the national level for their effort too.

Where to stay:

Ayodhya hills forest guest house complex which houses niharika, malabika, manasi, malancha, anamika, balaka, bibhabari, upekhita and numerous different suites.

Booking address:

Bengal forest development corporation limited

Kb 19. Area 3. Saltlake. Kolkata – 700108

Telephone : 033-23350064