Budget trip to the verdant Purulia hills in spring

Looking for a quiet weekend with friends or family? Purulia is the perfect place to visit during spring. It is also manageable with much less budget than any trip to Himalayan mountains.
Purulia can be reached by roads or rail. The main attraction here is the Ajodhya hill and forest area. Multiple lakes, waterfalls, nature trails, hills are there to be visited. Khairabera dam, Muruguma dam, Bamni falls, Ajodhya upper dam, Mayur pahar, Marble dam are must visits. The lush green of fresh leaves after winter, the burning red Palash flowers, red soil and clear blue sky gives you a magical rural bengal experience. Many hotels and lodges are available at pocket friendly charges.

Purulia not only offers natural solace, culturally also this place need to be explored. The masks for famous Chou dance are crafted in a village called Mukhosh gram. One can find artists doing intricate decorations on these colorful masks. It is a perfect place to buy handmade crafts and shutterbugs to capture a part of Indian culture.