Purulia

India

Purulia is a city in West Bengal.

Purulia is the district headquarters and administrative centre of the district of the same name. Purulia district is the western most district of the state of West Bengal.

  • District Science Centre.
  • Sahebbandh. Good place for relaxation
  • Haripada Sahitya Mandir. A research centre and library. It was inaugurated in 1960 by central minister Humayun Kabir in 1960. It displays exhibits collected from different areas of Purulia District. Entry Free.

District Science Centre.

Sahebbandh. Good place for relaxation

Haripada Sahitya Mandir. A research centre and library. It was inaugurated in 1960 by central minister Humayun Kabir in 1960. It displays exhibits collected from different areas of Purulia District. Entry Free.

  • Boating in Saheb Bandh
  • Bath at Ajodhya Pahar upper dam
  • Visiting Subhas Park on the bank of Saheb Bandh
  • Learn about culture of Purulia (Chhou Dance, Karam, Tusu, Bhadu, Jhumur Songs,Nachni Nach, etc.)
  • Spend time on the bank of Kansai River

Hotel Aakash-In BT Sarkar Road, which also provides good quality accommodation.

Tripti Restaurant-A roadside eatery just opp to Aakash Hotel.Very good Indian/Chinese food.Try Chilli Chicken(Dry) and the Chicken Roll.

Mondira Snacks-At Post Office More.For Rolls/Noodles Etc.

Ruchira Snacks-For Rolls/Cutlets/Noodles etc.

Shree Hotel-For Bengali lunch and dinner.

Although drinking in Purulia is thought to be evil but yet people are merrymaking in this town. One can find numbers of pubs and restaurant offering liquors with food.

  • Ajodhya Pahar - There are a few buses which run to Ayodhya Pahar. There is a guest house on the top of the hill where you can enjoy a night of a jungle life.
  • Baranti
  • Biharinath
  • Duarsini
  • Garh Panchakot / Panchet Dam
  • Raghunathpur / Joychandi Pahar
  • Durgapur