Bankura and Purulia

Radhashyam Temple, Bishnupur

Bankura and Purulia are two westernmost districts of West Bengal, lying on the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

Cities

• 1 Amarkanan — Koro Hill and Gangdua Dam

• 2 Bankura — headquarters of Bankura district

• 3 Baranti —

• 4 Bishnupur (Vishnupur) — home to numerous terracotta temples

• 5 Jayrambati — birthplace of Sarada Devi, wife of Sri Ramakrishna

• 6 Mukutmanipur — a tourist spot with the dam across the river and the hilly landscape

• 7 Purulia — headquarters of Purulia district

Other destinations

• 1 Ajodhya Hill and Forest Reserve Area — a low-lying hill region in Purulia district

• 2 Biharinath — the tallest hill in the region

• 3 Panchet Dam — a popular picnic spot

• 4 Susunia — archaeological and rock climbing centre

Understand

Ajodhya Hills

See and do

Major landmarks include the terracotta temples in Bishnupur. Hills like Ajodhya, Biharinath, Joychandi and Susunia are also notable attractions and you can also trek these hills.