drink water. A small trekking experience can be had at Ajodhya Pahar which is famous for mountaineering training in West Bengal. Seeing Chow Dance on the full moon light in the Ajodhya Pahar is another unforgettable experience. The drum bits and the steps of the Santhal females make one spell bound.

The place is well connected by rail and road. There are three good trains for Purulia those ply in the morning, afternoon and night and takes around 6 hours from Kolkata. Bus services can be availed of from the Central Bus Terminus at Kolkata that takes around 8 hours to reach.

Good accommodations including hotels, Private Bungalows and Govt Tourists Lodges are available in Purulia Town , Ajodhya Pahar and Mukutmanipur. There are forest bungalows in the forest. For more details, please contact West Bengal Tourist Office at 3/2 BBD Bag East, Kolkata - 700 001 or phone 91-33-22485917/8217/8272.