PURULIA

Ayodhya Hill is a popular destination of the region and people come here to practice mountaineering and rock climbing. With a height of 700 mts above sea level, the hill is a blend of unspoiled nature and rich mythological connections. The place is also well known for its fresh water springs and stream.
 

Garh Panchakot was the seat of the Panchakot Raj during the 18th century. The palace now in ruins was destroyed by Maratha army under Bhaskar Pandit. Garh Panchakot is surrounded by Panchakot hill which is situated in the north eastern part of Purulia. It is 2200 ft high and is covered with dense forests of mahua, palash and sal trees. The ruins of the Panchakot Palace are a silent testimony to the Bargi attack during the 18th century. Two temples exist in this area. The one on the western side is in a broken state. The other which is centrally located still stands with its intricate terracotta designs of duck, creepers, dancing lady etc. Garh Panchakot is gaining popularity as a weekend getaway.
 

Deulghat, as its name suggests is the land of temples. It has the ruins of 15 temples near the Kansai River alias as Kanshabati River. The stucco decoration is the notable architecture made on the temple. The entrance of those temples is entangled with the branches of trees, casting an eerie. However these temples are the representations of the age, when they were built. Moreover the temples adorned with the graceful carve, attracts visitors, and hence are important in the tourism of Purulia district. The temples of Purulia District are usually stone-made which indicates that the sculpture on the stones was the traditional culture of the contemporary people. Although the buildings of the temples of Pakbirra have ruined and nothing but the relics is left, it still continued to be an important tourist centre. According to the surviving remnants, those temples are built following the Jaina tradition, once prevalent in Purulia district.
 

Cheliama is considered as one of the most popular destinations in Purulia. It has a rich history and is also known as a paradise for historians and archaeologists. The village has remnants of civilization in the region dating to the 17th century. Temple’s around the village are good example of the architecture, artistry and culture of their eras; and this is seen in the figurines and carvings in these temples. Apart from this, the renowned Radha-Govinda Temple in Cheliama attracts many tourists.
 

Telkupi is an Indian village located in Raghunathpur Ii Tehsil and belongs to Puruliya district of West Bengal. A village at Raghunathpur and about 8 kms north east of Cheliama, it was earlier visited by Beglar who described this place as containing, perhaps, the finest and largest number of temples within a small space that is to be found in the Chutia Nagpur Circle in Bengal. The site was on the south bank of the Damodar the crossing of the former trade route between Bihar and Orissa subject to erosion from floods and has now been permanently submerged after the construction of the Panchet Dam.