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Weekend Drive to Ayodhya Hills

If you want to visit a place other than the beach and Himalayas you are left with the midlands. There isn't anything called "midlands" in West Bengal, I came up with the name because the area I want to refer to sits in the middle. So Purulia, Bankura, and Burdwan are midlands according to me. There are various small hills, forests, and water reserves in Purulia which can be perfect weekend destinations for Bengalis. I have already been to Garpanchkot last time so this time we decided to go to Ayodhya hills. Ajodhya Hills is located in the Purulia district of the state West Bengal, India. It is a part of the Dalma Hills and an extended part of the Eastern Ghats range. The highest peak of Ajodhya Hills is Gorgaburu. The nearby populated town area is Bagmundi. There is a myth that is related to Ramayana, but that is not the reason why its name is Ayodhya. According to Hindu mythology, Rama and Sita had come to Ayodhya Hills and stayed during their exile. Sita was thirsty an...