Places To See In Ajodhya | Purulia | Part 3 | Know Your Planet | Travel

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We reached the hotel at 11 am. After completing all the formalities we acquired the bed. It was a dormitory and 8 people can stay comfortably. We plugged our phone on charge. After refreshing we waited for lunch. At 1:30 pm they called us for lunch. But you have to order the lunch after reaching there. Hot and smoky food reduced our hunger. At that time rain started, so we thought to take a nap and after that, we will out for the journey. But when we woke up, it was already 4 pm, and then we started our journey.

I will not make you bore, so I’m thinking to give only details about the places you can find in Purulia (Ajodhya Circuit only)

PPSP Upper Dam: 

It is only 6 km from hotel Niharika. When we reached there, we were mesmerized. Barrage is there and it holds the water. And another side of the barrage is covered with dense forest. The rain was about to start. We were noticing a wave of rain was coming. It takes 2-3 mins and we started running and take a shelter in the check post.

The technology came from Japan and it is one of the instant electricity generating units in West Bengal. Two dams are there, Upper and Lower Dam. Upper dam is stretched nearly 9.5 km² area and likely the Lower Dam. When power requires, water flows from upper dam to lower and turbine rotates to generate electricity. Then water is pumped up from Lower Dam to Upper dam for further electricity generation.

Marble Rocks:

It is also known as Durga Bera; located in Ranga village and nearly 7km from hotel Niharika. It is a man made water body. The hard igneous rocks were extracted at the time of dam construction.

The beauty of this place will hold you from leaving the place. The water turns blue and looks fresh and transparent. When you shout loud, the surrounding hills will return your words; echoing your words.

Bamni Falls: 

If someone wants to take the feel of adventure, then it is the best place. 7km from Niharika and from there a short trekking distance takes you to the falls location. Green bushes and large rocks stay in one place. Serenity amidst the place and the purity of nature and the spell of rain like droplets and the sound of flowing water from waterfalls will astonish you.

Murguma Dam: 

It is 19km from hotel Niharika. One can take the view of nature.

Other nearby spots you can visit i.e. Pakhi Hills, Yogini Caves, Chandni Hills, Sunrise Point, Mayur Hills, Charida Village, Ghageshwari Falls, Khairabera Dam.

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Geography: Ajodhya hills located in Purulia district, West Bengal, India. It is extended part of Eastern Ghat range and part of Dalma hills. The highest peak is Gorgaburu.

Culture: Charida village is famous for making the mask. And it is the main cultural center for Chau dance. It is one type of martial dance where men wear those masks. Hunting festival also celebrates during the full moon day in Baisakh every year. You can also enjoy famous Santali Dance.