Purulia

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.

Purulia city can be accessed either by bus or by train from any of the major cities like Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Asansol, Ranchi,Durgapur

• Purulia Railway Station

• Purulia Bus Terminus

Purulia is an interesting blend of nature and history. Purulia has lush green mountain ranges with rocky outcrops. It is a place for adventure sports like rock climbing. During the winter rock climbing, camping and nature study courses are held in the outscarts of the Purulia town. Purulia also has a rich heritage several archeological sites of Hindu and Jain origin are found near the town.
Purulia lacks proper public transport to explore the town and the surrounding it is best to hire a car. Hotels can arrange for cars.

• District Science Centre

• SahebbandhGood place for relaxation

• Haripada Sahitya MandirA 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.

• 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.

Budget

• Hotel Akaash

  phone: +91 3252-224535
  address: B.T. Sarkar Road

• Kunal Hotel

  address: B.T. Sirkar Road

• Mayur Hotel

  address: B.T. Sirkar Road

• Pinaki Sadan Hotel

  address: Namopara Station Road

• Rajesh Hotel

  address: Barakar Road

• Shree Hotel

  address: Barakar Road

• Hotel Mans Saravor

  phone: +91 3252 224 475
  address: S Lake Rd

• Aparna Lodge

  phone: +91 89724 23673
  address: Munsefdanga, Ward 2

Mid-range

• Hotel Lake Vue

  address: North Lake Road
  With bar and restaurant

• Hotel Akash Saravor

  phone: +91 8001901901
  address: East Lake Road, Near Surya Mandir, Katin Para
  Next to Sahebbandh in the heart of Purulia town.

• 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