Purulia is a district which is different from the rest of the state of West Bengal. It is situated almost entirely in the Chhotanagpur plateau. The land is not fertile and in many places barren. There are hills all around but the natural beauty is exquisite. It has always been the favorite tourist spot for Bengalis. For the adventurous Purulia is an ideal place to visit. Equipped with a tent, sturdy shoes and other trekking equipments, Purulia can be the ameteur trekkers's paradise.
A major tourist attraction is the Ayodhya Hill (700 m) which is loacted 42 kms from the town of Purulia. It is popular among trekkers and mountaineers. Sitakund is a small lake at the foot of the mountain. Legend has it that during theeir 14 year exile, Lord Rama and Sita had come here and when Sita was thirsty, Rama stabbed an arrow into the ground and water sprung from the ground to form this lake.
Kairabera is a place where there is a reservoir and a hill. The beautiful lake Murguma is the prime attraction of this place. Around six hours by foot from Murguma are the tribal villages of Jering sering, Mamudi and Loya. Purulia has the second highest tribal population in the state after Jalpaiguri, the main tribes being Santhals, Bhumji, Kheria and Shabar.
Joychandipahar, 45 kms from Purulia town is a major rock climbing destination. Mayur pahar, Bamni Falls, Matha Falls and Gorpanchokot are other places of interest.
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