About Purulia
Kolkata to Purulia distnce : 290 km
Estimated travel time : 7 hours
Kolkata to Purulia is one of the popular tourist route filled with greenery and scenic beauty. Purulia is one of the most visited district of the West Bengal state of India. The beauty of the town catches the eyes of the every tourist.
Purulia is one the natural abundant town of the eastern India. The town is known for lush green landscape, verdant hills, dense forests as well as its archaeological excavations and the relics of ancient buildings and temples that make it a perfect tourist destination that gives a rustic ambience and peaceful surroundings to weary city dwellers. Also Tribal ethos enriches the mystic charm and natural beauty of this land of red soil and red blooms of Palash. Apart from enjoying the mesmerizing views and breathtaking beauty of this place, tourists can also indulge in different fun activities including boating, rock climbing, and others. One of the most visited town of the Bengal is visited by the tourist in the season of the winter when the pleasant weather of the town catches the eye and heart of the Tourist.
Taxi from Kolkata to Purulia is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kolkata to Purulia by car is well connected through NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kolkata to Purulia distance is 290 Km and is 7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Dakshineswar - Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Shree Shyam Mandir Alambazar
Dankuni - Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Dankuni, Jama Masjid
Panchghara - Khageshwar Mahadev Temple, Joikishnopur Masjid
Purushottampur - Dakat Kali Mandir, Mallickpur maidan
Khordaapurbapur - Battala Kali Temple, Boro Jagadhatri, Ratanpur Uttarpara Rokha Kali Mondir
Gopalpur - Kali Mata Temple, DVC canal road
Abujhati - Muragachi Child Garden, Monosha Mandir
Ajhapur - Sarada Mahila Sangathan, Swami Vivekananda statue, Naru Para Shiv Mandir
Bardh - Sat Deule, Deulia Jame Masjid
Jotram - Jagannath Mandir (Swastipally), Gangpur shiv mandir
Burdwan - Sadarghat Beach, Sadarghat Park, Bardhamaneswar Temple, Krishna Sayer Park, Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary,
Simnari - Garibdan Baba Mazar, Budbud Eidgah
Birudiha - Baba Dharmaraj mandir, Birudiha Tarun sangha, Paschim Para Smashan Kali Temple
Durgapur - Bidhan Nagar Ram Temple, Anand Amusement Park, Dinosaur park, SBSTC Museum, Agrani Durga Puja Ground
Gopalpur - Mathurachandi Temple, Damodar River, Durga Mandir
Jemua - Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Mandir, Lake, Park
Saltora - Hanuman Mandir, Shiv Mandir, Ma Jamlala Mandir, Lake, Dam View
Raghunathpur - Radha Krishna Mandir, Kunti River, Sitla Mata Temple
Chapari - Anara Baba Baneswar Dham, Durga Mandir, Shankheshwarpuram Tirth
Kotra - Kali Mandir, Shiv Temple, Mosque, Park
Gurguria - Madina Masjid, Hiking Area, Laxmi Mandir, Shiv Mandir