Purulia is a land of natural beauty. The lush green landscape, verdant hills and dense forests make it a perfect tourist destination that gives a rustic ambience and peaceful surroundings to weary city dwellers. This westernmost district of West Bengal unravels her untapped mystery and wondrous beauty. The landscape is rocky and undulating. The tourism of Purulia centres round its hills, forests as well as its archeological excavations and the relics of ancient buildings and temples. Tribal ethos enriches the mystic charm and natural beauty of this land of red soil and red blooms of Palash. The region is home to different tribal communities like Santhals, Kurmis, Kherias-Sabars to name a few. Song and dance are an intrinsic part in the lives of the tribal people.
The city of Kolkata offers you lots of excursion opportunities. Not only does it provides you wonderful raw hills, but also offers you opportunities to explore exotic beaches and wonderful deltas in the vicinity. Apart from exotic natural excursions, there are so many historic places in the vicinity that it would really become difficult for you, as a tourist, to choose between these options. A few of the popular tourist places near Kolkata have been listed below. Go through them and pick the ones that you want to include in this visit.