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Radhashyam Temple, Bishnupur

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

Cities

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Map of Bankura and Purulia

  • 1 Amarkanan — Koro Hill and Gangdua Dam
  • 2 Bankura — headquarters of Bankura district
  • 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

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  • 2 Biharinath — the tallest hill in the region
  • 3 Panchet Dam   — a popular picnic spot
  • 4 Susunia — archaeological and rock climbing centre


Understand

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Ajodhya Hills

Get in

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Get around

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See and do

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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.

Drink

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Stay safe

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