Ayodhya Pahar Location and Accommodation Facilities

Ayodhya Pahar is a hill district located in the district of Purulia. Ajodhya hills which are associated with the Dalma Hills and spread out to the Eastern Ghats. Ajodhya Pahar is the place where Sri Ram and Devi Sita stayed during their exile during the Ramayana period, according to the Hindu Epic. When Mata Sita was very thirsty, Sri Rama used an arrow to dig out water from the earth's crust. The spring rushed out from which Devi Sita could quench her thirst. Since then the place has become famous and named Sita-Kunda.





Ajadha Pahar Guest House

The Guest House at Ajadha Pahar is located at Ayodhya hilltop which is close to the Forest Department. Covered all around by large tree tops, this guest house provides spectacular views and natural scenarios of the hilly region from the top part of the roof. One can command a good sight of sunrise from Usuldungri and nature's lovely views from Upper Dam, Charida Village, Lower Dam, Muruguma Lake, Turga Falls, and some others. This Ajodhya Pahar tour could be accomplished through day traveling from the guest house itself.

Various Facilities available from the Guest House

• The rooms have air conditioning with double bedding. The non-AC rooms also facilitate dual bed systems with bathrooms attached that are designed according to the western style.
• The rooms which have triple bedding also follow the same pattern.
• The rooms support Grid Electricity System on a regular basis. In case of power cuts, there are generators installed for power supply.
• There is a large space where you can place your vehicles.
• Transportation is available for sight trips with picks and drops.
• During emergencies, you can dial the doctors and health officers.
• Cultural programs are held where tourists can visit.
• There is also an arrangement where the fire is kindled in the camps.
• There are facilities for heating water so you can enjoy your cup of tea and coffee.

Ajodhya Hill Tour

Purulia which is situated in the western part of West Bengal is the red soil area, where Chau Dance and red Palash flowers are very prominent. This part of the country is full of greenery, rocky mountains, the natural beauty of the countryside, and tribal villages making Purulia one of the best Ajodhya hill tour spots. Ayodhya Hills which is L in shape with rocking mountains and dense forests is one of the favorite tourist attractions. Earlier this was a remote village inhabited by few people. But these days this has turned into your favorite destination. Ayodhya Pahar hotels have been established. There are also excellent accommodation facilities in Ayodhya Pahar. One can arrange for reservations through Ayodhya Pahar hotel booking.

Some Clues about Ayodhya Hills

These mountainous regions are an extension of Dalma Hills and are based on the end part of the eastern side of the Chotanagpur Plateau. This covers a landscape of 320 sq. Km covers four villages Arsha, Jhalda, Baghmundi, and Balarampur respectively in the district of Purulia.

These hilly areas are densely surrounded by Sal and Segun forest where plants like Mahua, Palash, Kusum, Neem, Bel, and many other trees grow largely. Animal kingdom reindeer, wild hogs, sly foxes, and roaring elephants habituate these dense forests. The local tribes like Santhal, Birhor, Munda, and Bhumji hunt these creatures for flesh and meat. But nowadays agriculture has become their main occupation. The hills almost kiss the skies ranging up to 2800 ft, where the highest peak Gorgaburu is about 855 meters.

The distance range of Purulia from The City Areas

Purulia, the main district area with headquarters, is 40 km from the hills. As this is placed at the border region of Jharkhand, the hilly region is 84 and 110 km from Jamshedpur and Ranchi. From Kolkata, this is about 320 km away.

Tour to Purulia

An ideal tour to Purulia would take around two nights and three consecutive days. The whole trip would cover all the best sights and beautiful attractions. But if you wish to travel further then the journey could be fulfilled within five days, which would visit all the hot spots and surrounding regions.

How to arrive at the Ayodhya Hills?

Ayodhya hills are about 40 km away from headquarters in the Purulia district. First, you have to catch a taxi which would reach the bus terminus within two hours. From there you have to board a bus to reach Purulia station. This journey would be completed within two and a half hours. The easiest means of communication is a very short road leading to Sirkabad, which is at the bottom of the Ayodhya hills.

Your trip would comprise another two roadways. One would be through Baghmundi and the other would be across Jhalda. During your entire journey, you would come across plenty of scenic beauties and a number of places to view. You would find the Sita Kund, which is very famous in the Indian mythology Ramayan. The Mayur Pahar is a dense forest with plenty of living creatures.

The famous Tarpani Lake is another major attraction. There is a vast network of PPSP Dams where huge gallons of water are harnessed. The Charidah and Sonakupi villages are inhabited by the tribal classes. When you pass by Usuldungri, you can witness the rising sun during dawn. The famous Bamni and Turga Falls are other natural sights to speculate about. In the end, you can drop by and say your prayers at the Deulghata Temple.

Sight Seeing

Sita Kund

This shallow lake in Bagandi village is where you discover water bubbles evolving from the sandy base. There is a very small temple depicting Lord Rama. This temple had been built by the communal people which is 500 meters distant from the spot.

Mayur Pahar

This Peacock Hill which is 605 meters in altitude delivers a splendorous look at the whole area of Ayodhya hills. One can choose this place to enjoy a picnic. There is another small temple at the top of the hill.

Tarpania Lake

This lake has been created by granite rocks that were used to construct the PPSP Dam. You would find rocks and huge boulders spread all around this lake. Here you can seat beside and drink tea while chatting with the local people.

PPSP DAMS

This hydel power station is considered to be one of the largest pumping centers all over India, which started to work in 2008. There are two large networks full of boulders stored in cold water. They have been identified as Upper and Lower Dams. They are placed on the Baghmundi block and lead to Baghmundi from Ayodhya Pahar.

Turga Falls

This beautiful waterfall eventually joins the Turga Dam. You have traveled all the way to the main road to view this awesome sight. The water which falls from the hills is highly pure and distilled as it flows through the hard rocks and thick mosses. It then meets a small pool.

Deulghata Temples

This mysterious destination is related to Jainism in Bengal during the Sena period during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. During that time at least 15 temples were constructed from bricks in the "Rekha Deul" traditional pattern of architecture. This tall temple has been shaped into a sugarloaf, resembling a Shikhara, which firmly secures the sanctum of Garbhagriha. Out of these, there are two temples remaining on the banks of the river Kansai. But presently they are in a wretched stage and require renovations.

The Matha hills attract those who are fond of trekking and climbing mountain rocks. The "Dowry Khal" is another main attraction for rock climbers, which takes about five to six hours to accomplish your entire journey in the Ayodhya hills. The river Shobha which is the origin of this region is a tributary of Subarnarekha. Khairabera and Tarpania are two basic lakes ideal for fishing. There is a large resort where a huge pond is found within the premises. Here you can rod your favorite catches. If you visit Matha, then you can set your camps during the cool season and spend time with your kiddies and enjoy nature. The tribal village Charida is prominent for Chau mask making. While traveling you can halt at small villages and enjoy the beautiful sunrise at Usul Dungri village while relaxing.

After completing your big journey, you can enjoy the famous Chhau Dance which is an old tradition performed with martial arts, and a gymnasium which belongs to the eastern part of the Indian continent. This dance is categorized into three forms and performed in three parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The dance program is based on themes collected from Ramayana, Mahabharata, and folklore. While this dance is practiced, big colorful masks and gorgeous dresses are used. This is an exclusive characteristic of the Purulia Chhau Dance. And above all the most notable factor is that this entire journey could be accepted by all classes of people as the budget is within reach.