Things to do in Ajodhya Hills, West Bengal
Ajodhya Hills, is a small plateau with hilly surroundings located in the Purulia district of the state West Bengal, India. It is the easternmost part of the Chhotanagpur Plateau and extended part of Eastern Ghats range.
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- 1Bamni Falls Wikidata
- 2Ajodhya Hills
Ajodhya Hills, is a small plateau with hilly surroundings located in the Purulia district of the state West Bengal, India. It is the easternmost part of the Chhotanagpur Plateau and extended part of Eastern Ghats range.
Wikipedia - 3Baghmundi
Baghmundi is a village, with a police station, in the Baghmundi CD block in the Jhalda subdivision of the Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 4Charida
Charida is a village in the Baghmundi CD block in the Jhalda subdivision of the Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 5Murguma Dam
The Murguma Dam is constructed on the Saharajhore River, a tributary of the Kangsabati River in West Bengal, India. The dam is constructed near Murguma, a village in the foothills of the Ajodhya Hills, Purulia District.
Wikipedia - 6Laharia Mandir
- 7Upper Dam
- 8Lower Dam
- 9Gorgaburu
Gorgaburu is the second highest peak of the Ajodhya Hills with a height of 677 metres. It is the second highest point in southern part of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 10Murraburru Hill
Murraburru Hill popularly known as Pakhi Pahar is a hill located near Ajodhya Hills in Purulia district, West Bengal. Rock carvings done since 1995 have transformed the hill and nearby boulders.
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Best time to visit Ajodhya Hills
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 12°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 16°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 22°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 27°C | 39 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 90 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 27°C | 219 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 24°C | 344 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 23°C | 313 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 23°C | 234 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 20°C | 90 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 16°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 12°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (855 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Ajodhya Hills
- Nearest railway station: Kotshila Junction (KSX), 14 km away.
- Nearest airport: Sonari Airport (IXW), 53 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Ajodhya Hills costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ajodhya Hills is not included.
Compare Ajodhya Hills with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajodhya Hills | – | Oct–Apr | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Jhalda | 17 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Purulia | 26 km | Oct–Mar | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Santaldih | 39 km | Oct–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Bokaro Steel City | 43 km | Oct–Mar | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Ajodhya Hills; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Ajodhya Hills?
The best known are Bamni Falls, Ajodhya Hills, Baghmundi, Charida, Murguma Dam.
When is the best time to visit Ajodhya Hills?
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
How do I reach Ajodhya Hills?
Nearest railway station: Kotshila Junction (KSX), 14 km away. Nearest airport: Sonari Airport (IXW), 53 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Ajodhya Hills cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Ajodhya Hills is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.