Things to do in Murulia, West Bengal

Murulia is a census town in the Santuri CD block in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the state of West Bengal, India.

11 places to visit in and around Murulia, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Garh Panchkot
Garh Panchkot, meaning "Fort of the Five Clans", is a ruined fort located in the eastern part of India at the foothills of Panchet Hill in the district of Purulia, West Bengal.
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Biharinath
Biharinath is the tallest hill of Bankura District, in the Indian state of West Bengal., and one of the dense forest areas of the district. It is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
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Panchet Dam
Panchet Dam was the last of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Damodar River at Panchet in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, and opened in 1959.
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Telkupi
Telkupi is a submerged location of archaeological interest in Purulia district of West Bengal, India.
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Kalyaneshwari Temple
Kalyaneshwari temple at Kalyaneshwari in Asansol Sadar subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Panchet Hill
Panchet Hill, referred to in Bengali as Panchakot Pahar, is located in Neturia at the north-eastern end of Purulia district, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Maithon Dam
The Maithon Dam is located at Maithon, 48 km from Dhanbad, in the state of Jharkhand India.It is just 24 km from Asansol city and one of the topmost visited place in Asansol region. 15,712 ft long and 165 ft high.
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Joychandi Pahar
Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in the Indian state of West Bengal in Purulia district. It is 2 kilometres from the subdivisional town of Raghunathpur and 4 kilometres from Adra town.
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Ghaghar Burhi · in Asansol
Ghaghar Buri, is a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali Mata. It is located in Asansol city, by the side of the National Highway in West Bengal, India.
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Nehru Park, Burnpur · in Burnpur
Nehru Park is located on the banks of the Damodar River at Burnpur, a neighbourhood in Asansol in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Sacred Heart Church, Asansol · in Asansol
Sacred Heart Church is a heritage Christian church situated in Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman district, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the oldest church building of Asansol.
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Murulia by interest

Temples and places of worship: Kalyaneshwari Temple, Ghaghar Burhi, Sacred Heart Church, Asansol
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Garh Panchkot, Telkupi
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Biharinath, Panchet Dam, Panchet Hill, Maithon Dam, Joychandi Pahar
Lesser-known places: Panchet Hill, Nehru Park, Burnpur, Sacred Heart Church, Asansol

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Murulia

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	16°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	21°C	14 mm
Mar	Pleasant	26°C	22 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	48 mm
May	Hot	33°C	118 mm
Jun	Rainy	31°C	219 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	329 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	291 mm
Sep	Rainy	27°C	237 mm
Oct	Pleasant	25°C	99 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	9 mm
Dec	Pleasant	17°C	9 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Murulia

Nearest railway station: Ramkanali Junction (RKI), 9 km away.
Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 41 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Murulia 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 Murulia is not included.

Compare Murulia with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Murulia	–	Oct–Mar	11	₹7,000–₹13,800
Parbeliya	2 km	Oct–Mar	10	₹7,000–₹13,800
Baranti	4 km	Oct–Mar	11	₹7,000–₹13,800
Garh Panchkot	8 km	Oct–Mar	9	₹7,000–₹13,800
Saltore	8 km	Oct–Mar	11	₹7,000–₹13,800

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What are the best places to visit in Murulia?

The best known are Garh Panchkot, Biharinath, Panchet Dam, Telkupi, Kalyaneshwari Temple.

When is the best time to visit Murulia?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Murulia?

Nearest railway station: Ramkanali Junction (RKI), 9 km away. Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 41 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Murulia 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 Murulia is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.