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Purulia: the Ayodhya Hills
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Purulia: the Ayodhya Hills

West through Bishnupur and Bankura to red earth, low forested hills and dams. Go in March, when the palash trees turn the whole landscape orange.

West through Bishnupur and Bankura to red earth, low forested hills and dams. Go in March, when the palash trees turn the whole landscape orange.

Distance284 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~8 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonNov – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeVia Bankura and Purulia
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Mixed conditions

Mostly two-lane roads through Arambagh, Bishnupur and Bankura, largely good with some broken patches. The hill roads around Ayodhya Pahar are narrow and quiet, with few fuel stops.

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