Susunia

Susunia is a hill (1,200 ft). It is a place of archaeological interest and a rock climbing centre.
It is believed that there earlier was a fort built by King Chandravarman. Some 4th century inscriptions are there, referring to a place called Pushkarana, once the capital of King Chandravarman. Modern-day Pakhanna, a village in Bankura district, is considered to be ancient Pushkarana. Some animal fossils were discovered at Susunia.
There is an ancient carved monolith (Narasingha stone) standing at the point where the spring water is coming out of another curved stone projected spout.
It is a picnic spot for people residing in the surrounding areas.

It is 10 km North-East of Chhatna which is 13 km from Bankura town on the Bankura-Purulia road. Those who are coming from Durgapur or along NH 2 can cross Durgapur Barrage and turn right at Barjora morh to get on to the Bankura-Purulia road. It is about 270 km from Kolkata.

Walk

Area landmarks

• Susunia Pahar

• DharaThe spring water is believed to have medicinal properties

• GandheswariRivulet flowing over the rocks

• Shilalipi4th century stone inscription of King Chandravarman

• Enjoy the beauty of the place.
• Take photographs.
• Observe nature.
• It's a popular birding spot.

Two villages in the vicinity of Susunia have Dhokra craftsmen - Netkamla in the Saltora police station area and Bindhyajam in the Chhatna police station area.

• Jharuda's eatery

• Mineral water can be bought.
• Tea or coffee stalls available.

• Aranyak

  phone: +91 3242 234201, +91 9434651188
  It is maintained by Susunia Gram Panchayat. It has four rooms, one AC, one non AC, one with common bath and a dormitory type with three beds.

• Forest Guest House

• Kole Guest House

Note: The Chhatna-Susunia Road is not properly marked on the map. Aranyak is right on the road. Forest Guest House and Kole Guest House are to the west of the road and not on the east, as shown in the map.

• Suvam Hotel

  phone: +91 7031393409, +91 9832344544, +91 343 2547540
  address: Muruthbaha Eco Park, Susunia
  AC and Non-AC cottages

• Red Rock Resort

  phone: +91 83890 33831
  address: Jamthol, Jhunjhka
  Luxury Resort near Susunia

• Youth HostelBooking: Directorate of Youth Services, 32/1, B.B.D. Bag (South), Standard Building, 2nd floor, Kolkata- 700001. Ph. No. 91 33 2248 0626, 2265 3231, 2210 6767. OR Try online booking through the website given here,

• Susunia Hill Resort - Murut Baha

  address: Susunia-Chhatna Road

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• Baranti
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• Amarkanan
• Bishnupur
• Durgapur